Warning: This isn’t going to be my typical manufactured spending report. The months when I’d earn over 100,000 points are going to be few and far in between. At least for now. Visa gift card churning isn’t viable in my area anymore and I’m mostly sticking to reselling and buying […]
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Does the $120 DoorDash credit justify the Sapphire Reserve annual fee increase?
Well, that came out of left field. Chase just announced an annual fee increase for the Chase Sapphire Reserve, to the tune of $100. Starting January 12, the annual fee on the card will be a whopping $550. To soften the blow, Chase is also introducing a $120 DoorDash credit. […]
My fulfillment by Amazon Business experience
I found a great niche several years back that led me into a partnership with four others and a great retail opportunity. I became an Amazon FBA seller, selling low-end computers. Well, I picked computers and Staples based on several key factors: 1. 5X Ultimate Rewards points on purchases at Staples. 2. […]
Credit cards that offer FREE Global Entry + TSA PreCheck
Whether you’re a frequent traveler or not, free Global Entry from credit cards can make a significant difference in your travel experience. If you’re approved as part of this trusted traveler program, you can enjoy an expedited customs experience. An added perk? Applicants who are approved for Global Entry also […]
Plastiq payments coding as 3X with the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card
Housing is probably the biggest expense most of us have, so it’s no wonder most people in this hobby try to find a way to earn miles on rent payments. Plastiq is the service I’ve used over the past few years to make mortgage payments. You can pay virtually anyone […]
Points and miles regrets: 5 things I wish I’d done as a newbie
Most people have things they regret doing (or not doing) in life. I don’t have any regrets about life decisions, but I do have plenty when it comes to this hobby. I’ve been doing this for almost six years and during that time, lots of deals have come and gone. […]
Is Chase devaluing the Ultimate Rewards program?
By now you’ve probably heard the rumor that Chase is considering devaluing the Ultimate Rewards program. Don’t head to the panic room just yet – there’s no concrete proof it’s happening. Is it possible and maybe even overdue? Yes. You can’t dish out 100,000 point sign-up bonuses and not expect […]
Should you downgrade the Sapphire Reserve to Freedom Unlimited?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve and Freedom Unlimited are two very different credit cards, yet they have one thing in common: Both earn at least 1.5 Ultimate Rewards points per $1 spent. With the Reserve, this applies to its category bonuses while the Freedom Unlimited earns a flatmate of 1.5 points. […]
Which purchases qualify for the $300 Sapphire Reserve travel credit?
One of the best features of the Sapphire Reserve card is the $300 annual travel statement credit. This credit automatically applies to any qualifying travel purchase made with the card. But what qualifies as travel, according to Chase? Reader Jake sent me this question and I thought the answer was […]
Sapphire Reserve vs. Sapphire Preferred: Which credit card is better?
As most of you know, the publicly availably sign-up bonus for the Chase Sapphire Reserve card has dropped from 100,000 points to 50,000 points. The spending requirement is still $4,000 within 3 months. The downgrade happened sooner than most of us anticipated, but now the question remains: Which Sapphire card is […]