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Advice | Credit Cards

Reward Points… Stranded!

ByDW January 26, 2017June 4, 2024

I spend a GRAND amount of time researching the points and miles world. I don’t claim to be a points…

A man and a woman are standing together, smiling at the camera. They are in front of a series of bright orange torii gates with black bases, which have Japanese characters written on them. The man is wearing a black jacket and has a backpack, while the woman is wearing a black sweater and a green and blue plaid scarf. The setting appears to be a famous shrine or temple in Japan.

Hello, AYP! I’m Jessica…

ByJS January 25, 2017June 4, 2024

Hi there! I’m Jessica, and I’m super excited that Derek is letting me guest write for AYP occasionally. At least…

A hand holding a United States passport and two credit cards, one of which is a Chase Sapphire Reserve card and the other is a Barclaycard Arrival Plus card. The background is a blurred wooden surface.

Advice | Credit Cards

Top 2 Credit Cards When Traveling Abroad!

ByDW January 19, 2017June 4, 2024

I play the points game to the best of my ability. That involves applying for multiple travel rewards credit cards…

A hand is holding a Southwest Rapid Rewards Companion Pass card. The card has the names "Derek Winter" and "Mallory Winter" printed on it. The background is a wooden surface.

Advice | Airline | Credit Cards | Travel

Earning The Southwest Companion Pass – Hotel Packages and Credit Cards

ByDW January 13, 2017June 4, 2024

First…Southwest Airlines suddenly (and without prior notice to frequent fliers) announced that Rapid Rewards earned through hotel packages would not count towards earning a Companion Pass.

A hand is holding a Chase Sapphire Reserve Visa Infinite credit card. The card is dark blue with a chip on the left side and the cardholder's name, "Derek S Winter," printed below the chip. The background is a wooden surface.

Advice | Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve 100k Bonus ENDS SOON!

ByDW January 9, 2017January 12, 2017

UPDATE: The public online offer for this card has decreased to 50,000 points. If you are still interested in this…

The image shows a calendar page for the month of December. At the top of the page, there is an illustration of Moscow with various landmarks and a river. Below the illustration, the word "MOSCOW" is prominently displayed in large, bold letters. Underneath "MOSCOW," the word "DECEMBER" is written, followed by a grid layout of the days of the month, starting with Sunday and ending with Saturday. The dates are arranged in a neat, orderly fashion.

Advice | Credit Cards | Monthly Top Cards

AYP List of Top Credit Cards for December 2016

ByDW December 15, 2016June 4, 2024

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This means we are well into the month of December and just…

The image shows a close-up of a calendar page for the month of November. The word "SYDNEY" is prominently displayed at the top, indicating the theme or location for this month. Above the word "SYDNEY," there is an illustration featuring landmarks and elements associated with Sydney, Australia. The calendar grid below shows the days of the month, with the days of the week labeled as S, M, T, W, T, F, S.

Credit Cards | Monthly Top Cards

AYP List of Top Credit Cards for November 2016

ByDW November 17, 2016June 4, 2024

Remember, remember the credit cards of November! Make your wallet GREAT AGAIN – stuff it with the most rewarding credit…

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Advice | Credit Cards

Don’t Carry Balances – Chase Slate to the Rescue!

ByDW November 7, 2016June 4, 2024

In August Chase released a premium credit card called the Chase Sapphire Reserve. This card is the bee’s knees, the…

A black and white photograph of a busy street scene in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland. The street is lined with multi-story buildings housing various shops and businesses. People are walking along the sidewalks, some are gathered in small groups, and others are engaged in conversation. A horse-drawn cart is visible in the middle of the street, and another cart is parked on the right side. The street appears to be unpaved and slightly muddy. The shop signs and awnings are visible, with one sign reading "STARKEY." The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling town center in the early 20th century.

Credit | Credit Cards

Please Put Away The Debit Card!

ByDW October 28, 2016June 4, 2024

Please, oh please, I am begging you please – stop using your debit card. While your debit card may have been appropriate a few decades ago, it should not be seeing much daylight in 2016 and going forward. Why? Well, your debit card…

The image shows a close-up of a calendar page for the month of October. The word "ATHENS" is prominently displayed at the top in a stylized font, followed by the word "OCTOBER" in smaller letters. The days of the week are listed as initials (S, M, T, W, T, F, S) above the numbered days of the month. The calendar is laid out on a flat surface, and the focus is on the text and dates, with a blurred background.

Credit Cards | Monthly Top Cards | Travel

AYP List of Top Credit Cards for October 2016

ByDW October 14, 2016June 4, 2024

October is the BEST month of the year! The fall weather settling in (everywhere except Florida of course), football playing…