Why I DON’T think Marriott is giving (virtually) everyone Platinum Status this year

2018-04-17 2019-07-17 4 Comments

Disclaimer: The following passage is the author’s sole interpretations of Marriott’s policy and may not reflect the opinions held by US Credit Card Guide or Marriott International and its affiliates.  The author bears no responsibility for the inaccuracies/inconsistencies of such interpretations and any consequences arising from such inaccuracies/inconsistencies. Everyone in the game of points-and-miles by now should have probably heard…
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Qsuite coming to Shanghai in May, with award space up to 4 passengers

2018-04-16 2018-04-16 1 Comment

Qatar Airways currently holds the “best all-around business class” distinction thanks to the innovative Qsuite. It is the first business class seat in the industry with a sliding door, and the ability to convert into a double-bed for center seat. No wonder Lucky at One Mile at a Time proclaims Qsuite is the best business class seat in the world….
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Miles and Points Valuations: Economics and Philosophy

2018-04-12 2018-04-12 9 Comments

ContentsIntroductionTheories of ValueSupply and DemandIntrinsic ValueSubjectivity in ValuationAbsolute vs. Relative ValueSummary Introduction Miles and points enthusiasts generally fall into one of two camps: luxury travelers and economy travelers. Because “value” is often tied to market price, the luxury travelers generally flaunt greater redemption values as they are able to spend a marginal number of additional points for a first class…
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Personal Experience

[Rumor] SPG & Marriott merger update: no more free breakfast for Gold member?

2018-04-09 2019-07-17 5 Comments

Well this was developing FAST! A couple of days ago we shared the news that the SPG website will go down on August 1st. Back then we were wondering why Marriott and SPG had not made any official announcement, particularly given how close we were to the purported deadline. Now, two pieces of new information just emerged and may shed…
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AmEx Platinum Card for Mercedes-Benz Review (Discontinued)

2018-04-02 2019-07-22 27 Comments

Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz Review 2019.1 Update: This card will be automatically converted to the regular AmEx Platinum card, see here for official FAQs. ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryRelated Credit CardsRecommended Downgrade OptionsAfter ApplyingHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link This card no longer accepts new applications. If you are lucky to have this legacy credit card, you…
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$3,587 Saved In 15 Months with Amex Offers

2018-04-02 2018-04-02 6 Comments

Introduction From decreasing the cost of everyday purchases like groceries and cell phone bills to Hacking the Cost of an Engagement Ring, Amex Offers provide one of the most lucrative opportunities in the credit card churning game. The opportunity is so lucrative that earnings can rival signup bonuses as the best return on credit card spend. This post summarizes how I…
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AmEx Summaries

SURPRISE! Delta SkyMile Increases in Value Overnight!

2018-03-29 2018-03-29 12 Comments

No matter who your favorite airline is, one thing is for sure: Delta SkyMile kinda sucks. For years bloggers have been bashing Delta for (1) removing award chart, (2) inflating their redemption rate without notice, (3) charging a leg and an arm to redeem Delta’s long-haul business product, and most recently (4) putting restrictions on ticketing within 72 hours of departure….
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Airline Miles Guide

GiftCardWiki Review: One of the best gift card discounts search engines

2018-03-28 2018-06-21 4 Comments

There are many gift card resell websites, for example, the well known website: Raise.com. But which one is the best for your demand? I personally use Gift Card Wiki a lot. The website shows you all the choices you have. Contents1. Instruction2. Interesting Features2.1. Hot Deals2.2. Market Share：2.3. Shopping Portals Recommendations2.4. Forum2.5. Similar Brands2.6. eBay Auction2.7. Alert3. My personal Suggestions 1. Instruction For…
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Credit Card Companions

Old Chase IHG Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

2018-03-25 2024-02-06 62 Comments

Chase IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card Review ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryRelated Credit CardsAfter ApplyingHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link This card no longer accepts new applications. If you are lucky to have this legacy credit card, you can still enjoy its original benefits. Please check the new Chase IHG co-branded card: Chase IHG Premier. Benefits 60k+5k offer: earn 60,000 IHG…
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HSBC Gold Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

2018-03-24 2021-12-03 0 Comments

HSBC Gold Credit Card Review 2021.12 Update: HSBC now only keeps the Premier business in the US, and this card is now discontinued. ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link HSBC Gold Benefits 0% Introductory APR on Purchases and Balance Transfers for the first 18 months from Account opening. No annual fee. Disadvantages No sign up bonus. No rewards….
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HSBC Cash Rewards Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

2018-03-24 2021-12-03 0 Comments

HSBC Cash Rewards Credit Card Review 2021.12 Update: HSBC now only keeps the Premier business in the US, and this card is now discontinued. ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link HSBC Cash Rewards Benefits Earn 1.5% cash back on all purchases. No annual fee. Disadvantages No welcome offer. Recommended Application Time We recommend you apply for this…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Hilton Honors

2018-03-14 2018-03-21 0 Comments

ContentsIntroductionHilton Honors BasicsMembership TiersShortcuts to Elite StatusHilton Status MatchHilton Cobranded Credit CardsAdditional Ways to Earn Hilton PointsRedeeming Hilton PointsBooking Reward Nights Conclusion Introduction Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. is one of the largest multinational hotel conglomerates in the world, comprised of 5,200 properties across 14 hotel brands. Brands owned by Hilton include Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy, Curio, Hilton, DoubleTree, Embassy suites,…
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Hilton Honors

Sallie Mae (SM) Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

2018-03-11 2018-06-21 54 Comments

Sallie Mae (SM)

Sallie Mae Credit Card (SM) Review 2018.3 Update: This card will be automatically converted to Barclaycard Rewards Credit Card (Discontinued) (HT: DoC). This is also a useless card. No idea what Barclaycard is doing here. 2016.12 Update: This card will be automatically converted to a card called “Commence by SallieMae Mastercard”. It only offers 2% cashback on Grocery & Utility and 1%…
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Fly business class one-way to Europe for 25K miles or ~$500 (March 18th deadline)

2018-03-09 2018-03-21 0 Comments

Iberia has an award ticket sale going on, where you can fly one-way from NYC/Boston/Chicago to Madrid for just 25.5K Iberia Avios in business class. You can also fly Miami to Madrid for 31.9K Avios. Economy awards are also discounted 25%, and the deal is valid for October – December 15, 2018, excluding certain dates (detailed below). This is an…
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