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Citi Strata Elite – My Take
Citi hasn’t had a super-premium travel rewards card for some time now. However, that changed recently with the Citi Strata Elite Card, but can this card compete with its peers, such as the Chase...
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CSR $795 Annual Fee Rumor
Howzit everyone! It’s been a while… As I alluded to earlier this year, I’ve been trying to find better balance in my life. But, as promised, I’m not stopping entirely, and the new CSR $795 annual fee...
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World of Hyatt Visa 2023 Review
Hyatt’s co-brand credit card has been a persistent member of my wallet for some time now. Sure, it might not be my most-used card, but it remains one of my favorites. It’s been some time since I did...
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My American Express Hilton Aspire Saga
Late last year, I got an American Express Hilton Aspire card under what I thought was a good deal. As it turned out, though, the deal was an error, and one Amex wasn’t going to honor. So, I downgraded...
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My 2024 Card Strategy
I had some unexpected changes to my card strategy last year, including an unplanned new addition. My spending pattern also drastically changed. However, I don’t foresee quite as large changes in my...
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World of Hyatt Visa 2023 Review
Hyatt’s co-brand credit card has been a persistent member of my wallet for some time now. Sure, it might not be my most-used card, but it remains one of my favorites. It’s been some time since I did...
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Chase Freedom Unlimited 2023 Review
Last week I reviewed my favorite super-premium card – the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Today, I’m going to cover one of my favorite companions to that card in my Chase Freedom Unlimited 2023 Review. One of...
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Cards with Trip Delay Insurance
Recent travel struggles, including Southwest’s massive meltdown and the FAA’s huge ground stop last week, serve as poignant reminders that we need protection while we travel. Specifically, it’s...
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My 2023 Card Strategy
As has been the case over the past few years, my overall collection of credit cards continues to decline. I don’t think that trend will continue this year, as the mix of cards in my wallet should hold...
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Best Airline Credit Cards for Hawaii Residents
In 2022, I know many in Hawaii still carry the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard as their default credit card. But why? There are better ones out there. So, today, I want to discuss what I...
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My 2022 Credit Card Strategy
My wallet has seen a lot of changes as of late. I’ve been more open to closing cards and have given a few the ax. Add that to changing priorities and my 2022 credit card strategy promises to be at...
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I Paid $1082 in Annual Fees in 2021
This year, I continued to evaluate my wallet to determine what cards are worth keeping and which ones aren’t. And as my needs and preferences continue to change, so does my mix of cards. So let’s talk...
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The Capital One Venture X Isn’t For Me
The blogosphere has been abuzz about the newest premium travel card to hit the market – the Venture X. And while it certainly sounds like a great card, the Capital One Venture X isn’t for me. Honestly,...
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New Chase Freedom Flex Top Spend Bonus
Perhaps Chase is feeling the competitive pressure from other banks like Citi? Whatever the case, there’s a new Chase Freedom Flex top spend bonus offer now live for all cardholders. Better yet, you...
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My American Express Hilton Aspire Saga
Late last year, I got an American Express Hilton Aspire card under what I thought was a good deal. As it turned out, though, the deal was an error, and one Amex wasn’t going to honor. So, I downgraded...
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I Canceled My Bonvoy Amex Card
With changing priorities, I’ve been trying to reduce the number of cards with annual fees I carry. As a result, I canceled my Bonvoy Amex Card. This was probably one of my more obvious cards to cancel....
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The Best Credit Cards for Infrequent Flyers 2021
If you fly maybe only once per year and think my Hawaii credit card award travel guide is too complicated, then this post is for you. So let’s talk about what are, in my opinion, the best credit cards...
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My 2021 Credit Card Strategy
Well, then. I did not realize I totally skipped 2020 as far as credit card strategies go. But, in hindsight, I guess it wasn’t all that necessary anyway, right? After all, the whole year ended up being...
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Did You Know There is a Non-Chase United Card
United Airlines partners with Chase for most of its co-brand credit cards in the US. But, did you know there is a non-Chase United card? What’s more, this card issued by a bank in Hawaii has some...
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Credit Card Review – Chase Freedom Flex
The new card of the year, or at least one of them, has got to be the Chase Freedom Flex. And, recently, I finally decided to upgrade my old Chase Freedom to the Freedom Flex. Yes – upgrade. Why I...
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