Free is a great price! Do you read ebooks on a Kindle? If so, make sure you’re not missing out on this benefit. Since getting my Chase IHG Credit Card last year, I’ve been busy trying to use all the IHG points I’ve accrued, so I totally missed this extra goodie. Have you been using this Kindle deal? Even if it’s only 2 free ebooks a quarter, free is still a great price! What’s the best Kindle ebook you’ve read this year?
Good afternoon everyone. A few days ago, I wrote about how I knew I was approved for a new Chase credit card before getting an email or letter in the mail. Fast forward to now, my new Chase Marriott Rewards Business Credit Card arrived in the mail. The credit card design doesn’t look like the card that I approved for, so I will share my theory below. I also got the welcome letter that I will share below. The front and back of the new credit card is metal, and looks very similar to the personal Chase Marriott Rewards Credit Card, but is not quite as thick as the JPMorgan Chase Ritz Carlton Credit Card.
Good afternoon everyone, I just received the following email from Hyatt. Chase, Hyatt, and Visa have teamed up to create Hyatt Credit Card Offers (not a very original name). The platform is the same platform that was built for Marriott and Chase Slate. According to the email, Hyatt Credit Card Offers is currently available and will run through July 31. Strange that they would have an end date in mind, but they could extend it if the product is successful and popular. To get started, click here and have your Chase Hyatt Credit Card available.
Good morning everyone. Last week, as part of my credit card App-O-Rama, I applied for the Chase Marriott Rewards Business Credit Card. This was the first credit card I applied for during my App-O-Rama and I was hoping for an instant approval. Unfortunately, I got a pending response after submitting the application. I decided to wait it out and see if Chase would send me a letter or call me. I was prepared for a reconsideration call since I took a screenshot of my application so I knew exactly what numbers I put down for my business credit card application. Luckily, I didn’t have to wait very long…
Good morning everyone. Ahh, I feel so refreshed, I just spent the last week on tropical Kauai with my girlfriend. We enjoyed inner tubing down an old sugarcane plantation irrigation canal, a 4×4 off road vehicle tour of Kipu Ranch, driving around Waimea Canyon, and eating as much poke and shaved ice as our stomachs would allow. I would definitely recommend all of those activities if you are heading to Kauai anytime soon.
During the good ole days of credit card sign up bonuses, I used to do epic 4-8 credit card App-O-Ramas every 3 months. I probably did that for the first 2 years I was in the miles and points game. Over those years, I accumulated a lot of credit cards, but now is the time when several annual fees are posting. I have 8 credit cards that posted annual fees in March (totalling $1,165 in annual fees), so now is the time for me to decide: keep, cancel, or convert? Here is the list of credit cards and annual fees. I am going to cover the first 2 Chase credit cards in today’s post, and then cover the other credit cards in a few more posts. Let’s start with my beloved Chase Sapphire Reserve.
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve worth the $450 annual fee? Several months ago, I converted my Chase Freedom into a Chase Sapphire Reserve, and it was one of the best credit card decisions I ever made. After I converted to the Chase Sapphire Reserve, I started to receive the $300 in travel reimbursements (before I even paid the first $450 annual fee). I also received my Priority Pass card which includes unlimited guests (you have to request this through the Chase Ultimate Rewards Portal). Between the $300 travel credit and the free meals I have had at Priority Pass lounges, the $450 annual fee is basically a wash. Then add on the 3x Chase Ultimate Reward Points on travel and dining purchases, plus the ability to redeem Chase Ultimate Reward Points for travel at 1.5 cents, keeping this credit card is the easiest credit card decision of the year. The only downside is that I had to give up my Chase Freedom and I would have loved to get 5x on PayPal purchase this quarter (that would have taken me only a few days to max out).
Decision: Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card is a keeper.
