American Express Credit Cards vs. No Pre-Set Spending Limit Cards: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter
January 6, 2021
Are all American Express cards the same? A card’s a card, right? Why do some cards have a credit limit and some don’t?
Most people don’t give too much thought to these questions, but it’s important to understand the difference because credit cards with and without a spending limit are two very different financial tools.
How Long Will the 50,000 Mile American Airlines Offers Last?
January 29, 2015
Now is a special time to earn American Airlines miles.
The personal American Airlines credit card is offering 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months.
The business American Airlines credit card is offering another 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months.
The personal deal has been the official offer since late October and the business deal since late November, so they've been around for three and two months respectively.
How much longer can we expect these amazing deals to last?
First, a quick word on why the deals
How Long Will the 50,000 Mile American Airlines Offers Last?
January 29, 2015
Now is a special time to earn American Airlines miles.
The personal American Airlines credit card is offering 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months.
The business American Airlines credit card is offering another 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 in the first three months.
The personal deal has been the official offer since late October and the business deal since late November, so they've been around for three and two months respectively.
How much longer can we expect these amazing deals to last?
First, a quick word on why the deals
My Credit Card Strategy for 2015
January 21, 2015
I get almost all my miles from credit cards.
I rarely fly a paid flight on an airline that offers miles (and when I do, it's usually not paid by me)
I don't do much online shopping through airline portals
My dining program earnings are minimal
For me, it starts and ends with sign up bonuses and category bonuses on credit cards.
Best Credit Card Offers for Travel in 2014
January 27, 2014
All links have been removed because this list is outdated. Click here for the current list of top credit cards for travel.
Whether you're looking for free luxury hotel stays, first class flights, free flights home, or big rewards on gas or groceries, there are some fantastic credit card bonuses out there.
I've listed the top ten credit cards for travel of 2014.
See the full top ten after the jump.
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The Best Credit Card Bonuses for Annual Spending
January 23, 2014
With the new calendar year well underway, so it's time to think about maximizing annual spending bonuses on your credit cards. Any:
Traveler who desires elite status
Manufactured spender
Heavy spender
Person who is reimbursed expenses
Small business owner with lots of charges
should have a cohesive strategy for how to attack the great annual spending bonuses being thrown around by credit card companies these days.