The Chase Freedom Q4 2013 bonus categories include Amazon.com and department stores. Between October and December you can earn 5% cash back on all purchases made with your Chase Freedom Card at Amazon and most department stores. Earning 5% at Amazon is pretty straightforward, but the question remains “What count toward the bonus?” Chase has…
Amex Gift Card Purchases Coded as Cash Advance With Chase
A excellent way to meet minimum credit card spend requirements is by purchasing gift cards from American Express. The gift cards can either be used yourself, or can be given as a gift with the holidays approaching. Either way, the gift cards come with a low fee (typically $3.95 per card) and you can often…
How to Extend Southwest Travel Funds
To extend your Southwest Travel Funds you must call Southwest customer relations at (855) 234-4654 extension 4. You cannot request an extension online. Southwest is one of the most customer friendly airlines when it comes to tickets changes and cancellations, especially considering other airlines like United, American and Delta that will charge you $250 to change your flight….
Banana Republic Luxe Credit Card Review
The Banana Republic Luxe Card has become one of the most rewarding retail store credit cards. Despite the fact that Gap has not changed the card benefits in quite a while, the card remains a must have if you shop at Banana Republic or any of the Gap family of stores (Gap, Old Navy, Piperlime,…
Amex Platinum Business Card Review
One of American Express’ best products is the Amex Platinum Card. It’s a great card for both small businesses and people who travel often. Although the card is not great for earning points or miles, it comes with generous benefits that are worthwhile for anyone having to travel for business or personal reasons. In the…
Marriott Premier Card Review
If you are at all interested in earning Marriott elite status, then the Marriott Premier Visa Card is an absolute must credit card to apply for. The strength of this credit card lies in it’s elite status earning boost potential, and that is the only reason why I can see someone applying for this credit…
Switching Marriott Rewards Account to Ritz Carlton Rewards
I recently noticed that Ritz Carlton (owned by Marriott) has started offering some very interesting promotions. For instance, from July 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013 Ritz Carlton Rewards is offering a free night for every two paid stays. You may earn up to two free nights total. Registration is available through September 30, 2013….
Lending Club Review
A few months ago I wrote a review about my first 60 days on Lending Club, which have gone very well. My goal was to earn at least 9%, which according to the company CEO Renaud Laplanche in this NBC interview, the average return for investors on the site is 6-9%. After my first 5 months…
Hotel Complaints: What I do When Something Goes Wrong During a Stay
A few weeks ago I stayed at the Hyatt Coral Gables hotel in Florida. We had arrived very late (after midnight) due to a 3 hour delay by American Airlines and we were beat. After a quick check in at the front desk, we were looking forward to getting a good nights rest and kicking…
Marriott Lifetime Elite Status: An Easy Way to Get Marriott Gold Status for Life
I love the idea of obtaining lifetime elite status with a hotel chain. Not only, do you not have to worry about requalifying for status every year, but you also have some protection from dreaded “program changes.” One such example is United Airlines MileagePlus change where they are now imposing a revenue requirement in order…