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Staples Easy Rebate: $20 Visa Gift Card on $300 Visa Gift Card Purchase (Jan 4-10)

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Staples Easy Rebate: $20 Visa Gift Card on $300 Visa Gift Card Purchase (Jan 4-10)

Good morning everyone, happy New Year!  Let’s start 2015 off right with this Staples Easy Rebate.  Receive a $20 Visa Gift Card after purchasing $300 or more in Visa Gift Cards at Staples between January 4 and 10.  Remember to wait until Sunday to purchase these gift cards.

$20 Visa Gift Card $300 Staples Visa Gift Cards

I checked on Visa Savings Edge to see if Staples was still there, but I am sad to report that Staples is no longer on Visa Savings Edge.  I will miss you 1% cash back!

In other news, today is the start of Chase Freedom’s Q1 5% cash back categories.  I plan on going to the grocery store and buying a few $500 gift cards, then taking those gift cards to Target to load my Redbird Card.

Chase Freedom Q1 2015

If you have a question, please leave a comment below.  Have a great day everyone!

Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Gold Elite Status, Upgrades, Lounge Club, and Travel Reimbursement Updates

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Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Gold Elite Status, Upgrades, Lounge Club, and Travel Reimbursement Updates

Good morning everyone, sorry for being MIA (missing in action, not Miami) the last few weeks.  I have been busy at work and haven’t had much time to work on any posts.  This post has a bunch of random information about the Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card.  Since I forgot to enter my Marriott account number when I applied for this credit card, I now have a Ritz-Carlton account with Ritz-Carlton Gold Elite Status (learn more below).  I also received 3 upgrade certificates in my account.

Ritz-Carlton Account

The upgrade certificates seem to be valid for 13 months from the date you were approved for the credit card.  I haven’t looked into these certificates yet, so I am not sure if they can be gifted to others or can only be used in your account.

3 Ritz-Carlton Upgrade Certificates

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Calling Chase Sapphire Preferred Customer Service about Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card Sunday Delivery

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Calling Chase Sapphire Preferred Customer Service about Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card Sunday Delivery

Good Sunday afternoon everyone, I just found out that my Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card is scheduled for delivery today via UPS Next Day Air.  I am so excited!  Here is how I found out…

My Chase online account does not show any new Chase credit cards.  I’ve checked several times since I was approved on Monday afternoon (link), but still the card has not shown up online.  One of my favorite tricks for Chase customer service is to call the Chase Sapphire Preferred department (800-493-3319).  I used to have a Chase Sapphire Preferred which I downgraded to a Chase Sapphire which I then converted to a Chase Freedom.  Anyway, if you call that number, they will answer in 10-20 seconds and be able to help you with any Chase account questions.

I called that number this morning and asked if they had any information regarding my Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card.  The very nice representative said that there were 2 UPS tracking numbers in the notes section linked to the Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card.  She said the 2 packages were sent out on Friday, December 19.  I plugged both tracking numbers into the UPS website and was able to see the tracking information.

According to UPS’s website, both packages are scheduled for early delivery today (ahead of tomorrow’s original scheduled delivery date).  I am writing this post and eagerly waiting for the UPS driver to knock on the front door.  Instead of Santa Claus bringing me presents, I have the UPS driver bringing me packages :)

UPS Delivery for Chase Ritz-Carlton Card

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Random News: Chime Card Walmart Deal, Evolve Money Backpedals on Discover Credit Cards, Visa Savings Edge Breaks Up with Staples, and Award Wallet App Updates

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Random News: Chime Card Walmart Deal, Evolve Money Backpedals on Discover Credit Cards, Visa Savings Edge Breaks Up with Staples, and Award Wallet App Updates

Good afternoon everyone, here are some old and new stories to share.  First off, Chime Card’s 25 Days of Chime has a Walmart deal today.  Spend $50 or more at Walmart or Walmart.com and get a $5 statement credit.  This deal is only for today and there is a limited number of offers remaining.  If you are new to Chime, please read this post.

Walmart Chime Card Offer 12-20-2014

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Chase Ritz-Carlton 140,000 Point Sign Up Bonus and Reconsideration Call Details

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Chase Ritz-Carlton 140,000 Point Sign Up Bonus and Reconsideration Call Details

(Hat Tip to Doctor of Credit)

This morning, Chase increased the sign up bonus on the Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card (direct credit card link).  I just applied for the Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card this afternoon and wanted to share some information if you were thinking of applying as well.

  • Sign Up Bonus: 140,000 Ritz-Carlton points after spending $3,000 in 3 months.  Ritz-Carlton points can be redeemed at Ritz-Carlton and Marriott properties (more info below).
  • Annual Fee: $395, not waived (high price, but worth it, see perks below)
  • Perks:
    • 3 upgrade certificates on paid Ritz-Carlton stays
    • 10% bonus on points earned with the Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card
    • $100 hotel credit for paid stays
    • $300 annual travel credit
    • Priority Pass membership (free access for cardholder and one guest)
    • Gold Elite Status (first year) and every year you spend $10,000 with the credit card
    • Platinum Elite Status every year you spend $75,000 with the credit card

Chase Ritz-Carlton Credit Card Offer Details

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