A Beginner’s Guide to Southwest Airlines (WN) Rapid Rewards Miles

2017-03-16 2017-09-14 3 Comments

Contents0. Introduction1. How Do I Earn Points?1.1. Flights1.2. Credit cards1.3. Shopping Portal1.4. Rapid Rewards Dining1.5. Partner Transfer2. How to Use Southwest Points3. Companion Pass3.1. What is it?3.2. How do I get it?3.3. Is there an easier way?3.4. How long can I brag?3.5. What if I get tired of my Companion?4. Miscellaneous4.1. Checked Luggage4.2. Boarding Procedure4.3. Expiration 0. Introduction Do you do a lot of domestic travel? If so,…
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Non Alliance Airlines

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Alliant Visa Signature Credit Card Review (2.5% Cashback Card) (2025.6 Update: Discontinued)

2017-03-15 2025-06-27 6 Comments

Alliant Visa Signature Card Review 2025.6 Update: This card is now discontinued. Now sure what happens to existing cards. So it seems any cashback rate greater than 2% for every spending for a no fee card is not sustainable. 2021.6 Update: The annual fee is 0 now! 2021.3 Update: There’s an upper limit for 2.5% cashback now. ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesHow to…
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Discontinued Credit Cards

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How to get SPG/Marriott Platinum Status for $1200

2017-03-09 2019-07-17 8 Comments

ContentsHello, World!How To Get SPG/Marriott PlatinumStart With Two SPG PromosStack The Citi Prestige CardStack A Starwood Rate CodeSPG/Marriott Platinum Fast Track ChecklistPoints EarnedDo I have to stay in the hotel? Hello, World! I’m a new blogger on US Credit Card Guide. My username is one of my favorite nicknames: The Yoosh. I’m a big fan of the travel/hotel/points world and…
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Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG)

Introduction to Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts (FHR)

2017-03-06 2021-11-19 7 Comments

ContentsBackgroundConclusion at the beginning Why FHRFHR basic benefitsFHR reservation method Background FHR is the abbreviation for Fine Hotels & Resorts Program, which is an exclusive benefit for American Express Travel’s Platinum Card and Centurion Card members. In the hotel and tourism sector, FHR is also a luxury hotel trendsetting / rating system. As a Platinum card holder and a hotel addict, FHR is one of…
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Hotel Overviews

BBVA Compass NBA Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

2017-02-17 2018-06-21 6 Comments

BBVA Compass NBA American Express Card Review 2016.12 Update: Now the branches stopped accept applications, too. This card is discontinued. ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryHistorical 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. Benefits Earn 5% cash back on all…
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Discontinued Credit Cards

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Citi Hilton Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

2017-02-14 2018-06-21 54 Comments

Citi Hilton HHonors Visa Signature Card Review ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryRelated Credit CardsAfter ApplyingHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link This card no longer accepts new applications. Benefits Earn 40,000 HHonors Points after spending $1000 in first 4 months. The best offer is 75k, it’s better to wait for the highest sign-up bonus if you are not in an urgent situation….
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Discontinued Credit Cards

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Top Posts in 2016

2017-01-29 2017-01-29 16 Comments

The following list is the top 10 viewed posts in our blog in 2016. In order to exclude the interference from outside, I only included “direct” views and excluded the views from search engine and referral websites. I also did not list card review articles, because if I include them they will flood the top list. Which one haven’t you read…
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Chatter

Grocery Rewards Card Comparison

2017-01-26 2017-09-14 26 Comments

Supermarket cards, also known as grocery reward cards, refer to credit cards with a high return in the Supermarket / Grocery category. In this regard, American Express is almost the champion. They have four different great supermarket cards: AmEx EveryDay (ED); AmEx EveryDay Preferred (EDP)； Blue Cash Everyday (BCE); Blue Cash Preferred (BCP). With so many choices, it’s not easy to decide which…
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Credit Cards Comparison

BoA Amtrak Guest Rewards Platinum Credit Card Review (Discontinued)

2017-01-15 2022-01-12 5 Comments

Bank of America Amtrak Guest Rewards Platinum World MasterCard Review 2022.1 Update: This card is discontinued. ContentsApplication LinkBenefitsDisadvantagesRecommended Application TimeSummaryRelated Credit CardsAfter ApplyingHistorical Offers ChartApplication Link Application Link BoA Amtrak Guest Rewards Platinum Benefits Get 12,000 bonus points after you make at least $1,000 in purchases on your new card within 90 days of account opening.  The best offer is 15k….
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Discontinued Credit Cards

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A New Method To Get Amex Best Offers: The Chinese Website Method (Update: Dead)

2016-12-18 2017-09-15 9 Comments

2016.12.21 Update: The Chinese Website Method is really dead. But the VPN Method is still alive! 2016.12.18 Update: There’s no working data points since Dec 18 16:00 PST. This method is probably already dead. We introduced a way to use VPN to get AmEx best offers. However, it’s not that convenient and easy for some people. Many people report that they…
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AmEx Summaries