It has been a rough few weeks for Barclays co-branded credit card division with a second departure from the portfolio. How will the bank change its approach? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
CardRight: Great Free New App For Managing Credit Cards
CardRight is a great new app for managing credit card accounts, benefits, costs, and other data points and it’s absolutely free. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Why I Am Trading American Express Platinum Credit Cards
American Express has added some changes to the personal version of its famed Platinum card, so while I am enthusiastically and bitterly dropping the version, I am still excited about the Business version I added last week. Here’s why. ...
My Wife’s Car Is Broken Into…Thank You Chase + Capital One
My sleep was interrupted this morning by a frantic call from my wife, Heidi. “My car was broken into! They smashed the window and stole my purse with all my credit cards and ID!” While the missing IDs will...
Earn Up To 10 United Miles Per Dollar By Donating To LGBTQ+ Charities
June is “Pride Month” and United and Chase are partnering to offer United co-branded cardmembers a chance to earn up to 10 United MileagePlus miles per dollar when donating to LGBTQ+ charities. Earn Up To 10 United MileagePlus Miles...
Good Credit Surcharge For Travel Reward Credit Cards?
Starting May 1st, 2023 those with good credit will pay a 1% fee on new mortgages while those with poor credit will receive a 1.75% discount – will this spread to credit cards too? If you are considering booking...
Don’t Lose Your Capital One Card, They’re Irreplaceable
I temporarily misplaced my Capital One card and called for a replacement. Hilarity/tragedy ensued. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or...
It’s Time For A Premium World of Hyatt Credit Card
Almost every major travel brand has a premium credit card, but not Hyatt. Here’s my proposal for a premium World of Hyatt Credit Card. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Best Credit Card For Amazon Purchases
I don’t know about you, but at my house, we seem to have a new box from Amazon arriving almost every day. Which credit card should you use for Amazon purchases? Best Credit Card For Amazon Purchases – My...
Why I Love My Capital One Venture X Card
As travel picks up, I find myself using my Capital One Venture X credit card more and more. If you have not added this card to your wallet, do not delay in doing so. The latest addition of Plaza...
My Thoughts On The Capital One Venture X
This post is not presented by Capital One. There’s been a lot of talk this week about the Capital One Venture X credit card and rightfully so, as it represents the biggest credit card launch since the Chase Sapphire Reserve....
Southwest Offers Companion Pass To New Cardholders, Not Loyal Customers
A slew of new Southwest credit card offers come with one year of Companion Pass, but only for new signups and not for loyal existing cardholders. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Chase Sapphire Preferred’s Most Valuable Feature
Chase has announced a number of new benefits for the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card but there is one feature that makes it incredibly valuable. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Details: How Credit Card Spending Will Count Toward United Airlines Elite Status
Earlier this week, United Airlines announced that co-branded credit card spending would be applicable toward elite status next year, but did not provide many details. Now we have a better idea of how you can earn United elite status...
Hilton’s Status Promotion So Valuable, De-Values Credit Credit
Hilton has introduced a status promotion that’s so valuable, it makes their extremely valuable credit card less so. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
742 Credit Score, Yet Denied Chase Sapphire Preferred. Would Reconsideration Line Approve?
When it comes to applying for a premium credit card, many factors come into play in which determine whether you will be approved. This week, I was reminded of the importance of credit history. But in terms of Chase...
Marriott Adds Valuable Free Nights to New Credit Cardholders
Marriott Bonvoy has a few credit cards available to new consumers, but one, in particular, has added a lot of potential value with free nights for new cardholders. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
American Express And Chase Utterly Fail To Protect Me From Crooked Merchant (Dispute Horror Story)
One reason I use credit cards is for the peace of mind it provides…or so I thought. But when push came to shove, neither American Express or Chase had my back. Don’t assume that you will prevail in a...
Norwegian Air Launches New Credit Card For U.S. Customers
Norwegian Air is entering the credit card market with a new product for U.S. consumers. Norwegian Reward Card Details + CashPoints Norwegian Air uses an award currency called CashPoints, which can be applied toward flight purchases, seat assignments, and...
US Bank Lets Me Down Again, and Again, and Again
I have had a mixed relationship with US Bank over the last few years but they have proven time and again, they are simply not a good partner in our banking relationship. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
