Update: A representative from American Express has reached out with a correction. This benefit will continue to be available through June 30, 2026, for both new and existing cardholders. Starting on July 1, 2026, the Shop Saks benefit will be removed. Apparently, we can expect some new Platinum card-specific Amex...

A reader in our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group points out a limitation I had long missed on the US Bank Altitude Reserve card: The card’s trip cancellation protection only applies to transportation booked through a common carrier. It does not offer any trip cancellation protection for accommodations (like hotel...

There are a few best ever bonuses on US Bank business cards that have made their triumphant return. Get them while the getting is good!

Last week, American Express quietly removed the Saks Fifth Avenue credit from the list of benefits for new Platinum cardholders. The Amex Platinum card previously came with a $50 credit for Saks Fifth Avenue purchases between January and June and again between July and December. This benefit was removed for...

Update: A representative from American Express has reached out with a correction. This benefit will continue to be available through June 30, 2026, for both new and existing cardholders. Starting on July 1, 2026, the Shop Saks benefit will be removed. Apparently, we can expect some new Platinum card-specific Amex...

New Amex credit card launched, amex shutting down card accounts, airfares going higher & more as we recap stories from the week gone by.

A batch of unusually strong travel rewards offers is about to disappear — and a few include an easy shortcut to elite status. If you’ve been waiting, this is your window.

You’ve probably seen credit cards tied to airlines you’ve never flown—and maybe never plan to. At first glance, they don’t seem all that useful. Why earn miles with Aer Lingus,…

Should you Pay your taxes with a credit card? Paying your taxes with a credit card is a pretty easy thing to do these days. In fact, the IRS has 2 official payment processors that are safe, secure, and are eager to charge you a fee to do it. If...

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There are 4 Chase Ink cards with increased bonuses right now (up to $1,000 or 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points). The best Chase Ink card is probably...

For years, the Southwest Plus Card was the one you kept because it was cheap—not because it was especially good. It was the lowest-tier personal Southwest card, with a lower…