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Category Archives: Credit Cards

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Why I Am Trading American Express Platinum Credit Cards

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 20, 2023August 20, 2023 16 Comments
American Express Platinum Travel

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. ...

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Credit Cards

My Wife’s Car Is Broken Into…Thank You Chase + Capital One

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 17, 2023 96 Comments
Credit Card Fraud After Car Break-In

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...

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Earn Up To 10 United Miles Per Dollar By Donating To LGBTQ+ Charities

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023 77 Comments
United Miles LGBTQ+

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...

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Good Credit Surcharge For Travel Reward Credit Cards?

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023 20 Comments
Credit Card Signatures

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...

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Don’t Lose Your Capital One Card, They’re Irreplaceable

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 15, 2023January 15, 2023 36 Comments

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...

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It’s Time For A Premium World of Hyatt Credit Card

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022 21 Comments
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...

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Credit Cards

Best Credit Card For Amazon Purchases

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022 10 Comments

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...

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Why I Love My Capital One Venture X Card

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 15, 2022August 15, 2022 20 Comments

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...

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My Thoughts On The Capital One Venture X

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 13, 2022August 15, 2022 35 Comments
Capital One Venture X Perks

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....

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Southwest Offers Companion Pass To New Cardholders, Not Loyal Customers

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 13, 2022February 13, 2022 7 Comments
Southwest Airlines Let's Go Brandon

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...

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Chase Sapphire Preferred’s Most Valuable Feature

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 22, 2021August 22, 2021 16 Comments
Chase Sapphire Preferred card

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...

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Details: How Credit Card Spending Will Count Toward United Airlines Elite Status

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 14, 2020November 14, 2020 9 Comments

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...

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Hilton’s Status Promotion So Valuable, De-Values Credit Credit

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 1, 2020September 12, 2021 27 Comments
Conrad Cartagena

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...

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742 Credit Score, Yet Denied Chase Sapphire Preferred. Would Reconsideration Line Approve?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 6, 2020October 6, 2020 18 Comments
Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit History

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...

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Marriott Adds Valuable Free Nights to New Credit Cardholders

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 4, 2020September 12, 2021 4 Comments
King Suite St. Regis Shanghai

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...

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American Express And Chase Utterly Fail To Protect Me From Crooked Merchant (Dispute Horror Story)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2020June 18, 2020 132 Comments
Chase Beats American Express

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...

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Norwegian Air Launches New Credit Card For U.S. Customers

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 5, 2019November 5, 2019 3 Comments

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...

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US Bank Lets Me Down Again, and Again, and Again

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 27, 2019September 14, 2021 13 Comments
“single biggest margin-growth opportunity.

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...

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Why Isn’t Cathay Pacific Leveraging US Credit Card Markets to Shore Up Losses?

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 29, 2019September 14, 2021 12 Comments
sized Singles Day

Cathay Pacific has struggled financially prior to the disruptions in Hong Kong. Why doesn’t the airline turn to the US credit card market for liquidity? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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Banks Should Let You Switch Credit Card Products

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 11, 2019September 14, 2021 4 Comments
sized Singles Day

I have more than my fair share of credit cards, a hazard of the miles and points game. As I mature in this hobby, I have found that some banks don’t let customers switch credit card products but should. ...

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