[2021.08 – We have updated the text and table after finding an errant calculation in our source spreadsheet. Thanks to our readers for bringing this to our attention. However, now the “inflation” is worse than we originally posted!] Introduction The economic concept of inflation is defined as the decline of purchasing power of a given currency over time. This effectively…
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2021.8 Update: Data points are starting to trickle in on Reddit and DoC showing that fixed APR applications are no longer bypassing the Chase 5/24 rule. This includes Green Star/Black Star “Selected for You” and Pre-approved/Pre-qualified offers that would show up on the Chase app and website. The result of submitting an application is immediate denial and no evidence of…
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Chase has implemented a number of positive changes to both the Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Preferred cards, which go into effect today (August 16, 2021). There will be no immediate impact to the annual fee for either card. The changes identified below will be available immediately to new account holders and apply to existing accounts after the annual cardmember anniversary….
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Chase Slate Edge Review Application Link Chase Slate Edge Benefits Get an automatic, one-time review for a higher credit limit when you pay on time, and spend $500 in your first 6 months. This card offers a generous introductory APR for both purchases and on balance transfers. The balance transfer fee is 3% ($5 minimum) in the first 60 days….
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Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card Review 2022.7 Update: There’s a new offer. Although the official webpage still says 100k offer, but it is actually: earn 75k by spending $5k in the first 3 months, and earn another 25k by spending $20k in total in the first 12 months. The latter 25k part is actually just an extra 1.67x points, and is…
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Iberia Visa Signature® Card Review 2022.7 Update: There’s a new offer. Although the official webpage still says 100k offer, but it is actually: earn 75k by spending $5k in the first 3 months, and earn another 25k by spending $20k in total in the first 12 months. The latter 25k part is actually just an extra 1.67x points, and is very…
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British Airways Visa Signature® Card Review 2022.7 Update: There’s a new offer. Although the official webpage still says 100k offer, but it is actually: earn 75k by spending $5k in the first 3 months, and earn another 25k by spending $20k in total in the first 12 months. The latter 25k part is actually just an extra 1.67x points, and…
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United℠ Explorer Card (Chase UA Explorer) Review 2021.7 Update: The 70k offer is back~ 2021.2 Update2: The new offer is 40k+25k. Ends on 2021.5.5. It’s not as good as the previous 70k offer. 2021.2 Update: The 70k offer is back~ Application Link Chase UA Explorer Benefits 70k offer: earn 60,000 United miles after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months;…
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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card Review Application Link Chase Southwest Performance Business Benefits 80k offer: earn 80,000 Southwest Miles after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. We value Southwest Miles at 1.3 cents/point (Airline Miles Value), so the 80k highest offer is worth about $1,040. See A Beginner’s Guide to Southwest Miles to check for details about Southwest…
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Chase Sapphire Checking Review 2021.1 Update: The $750 offer is expired. There is no welcome bonus now. 2020.10 Update: After the $1,000 offer expired in April, there was no welcome bonus for quite a while. Now there’s a $750 offer. It’s not as good as the $1,000 offer, but worth getting if you have such money on hand. HT: DoC….
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The United TravelBank Card Review 2020.9 Update: This card will become a card called Chase United Getaway on 9/21. The main difference is, you earn TravelBank Cash with the previous card, and you will earn United miles with the new card. HT: DoC. 2020.5 Update: This card is removed from both Chase and United, and all existing application links seem…
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Chase Savings Account Review 2022.8 Update: The $300 checking + $200 savings + $100 together offer has finally returned! HT: DoC. Application Link Chase Savings Benefits New account opening bonus of $200+$100! For details read below. Monthly account maintenance fee of $5. See below on how to avoid paying this ridiculous fee. If you close your account within 6 months,…
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Chase Freedom® Review 2020.9 Update: The upgraded version of this old Freedom card, the Chase Freedom Flex (CFF) card, is now launched! Basically the only advantage of this old card is that you can hold multiple of them at the same time to increase the 5x bonus categories spending limit. On the same day, this old Freedom is discontinued. Application…
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Chase Slate Review 2020.4 Update: This card is removed from Chase, maybe temporarily? I guess it will come back once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Application Link This card no longer accepts new applications. If you have this legacy credit card, you can still enjoy its original benefits. Benefits Transfer balances with an introductory fee of $0 during the first…
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Chase Freedom Student Review 2020.4 Update: This card used to require you to apply in local branch, and now it is finally available online. HT: DoC. 2019.6 Update: This is a new card designed for student by Chase. The banker said this card will be very easy to get approved, and even people with no credit history at all can…
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