Credit Cards

Fellow BoardingArea blogger, Matt of Live and Let Fly, ran into a common problem frequent travelers have–no room in the lounge. His solution is to limit the number of times a Platinum Cardholder and her guests can access the lounge.  After all, this is a quick and easy way to …

With how many credit cards and valuable frequent flier accounts our community has, we all have to be super-extra-vigilant that we are protecting our information and constantly checking our accounts. Sometimes it feels like no matter how well you protect yourself, there’s nothing you can do to completely prevent fraud …

I stay in Hyatts a lot.  A lot.  One year, I calculated that I spent over 1/7th of my life in a Hyatt.  (One month, I spent three weeks!) When I travel, I’m usually using all Chase products–mostly the Hyatt card and the Chase Sapphire preferred.  And I’ve been impressed …

Just a warning that if you use gift cards to fulfill your AmEx Platinum Arline $200 Credit each year, do not select US Airways this year. US Airways has quietly discontinued their gift cards, so make sure you select American Airlines before the end of January.   And remember, if you forget …

I’ve been using my Hyatt Card a lot lately and I completely missed this benefit. The Hyatt Chase Credit Card covers damage and theft for purchases up to $500 per item, and $50,000 per account. Even though I don’t remember a time I damaged an expensive new product within the first …

American Express currently has a promotion where you can receive 20% more points if you make twenty or more purchases.  And their spokesperson for that is Tina Fey. Except Tina Fey apparently doesn’t know how to use a credit card.  (Therefore, is missing out on bonuses plus is ripping off the stores). …

I received a comment from Jason on a post, tipping me off that he received a notice that this year’s companion certificate would be the last he will receive as a benefit of the card. I spoke to a US Airways World MasterCard representative to verify and she confirmed.  Current …

I wrote about the Rental Car Damage Waiver programs for the Chase Ink credit card and for the Chase Sapphire credit card. But there are times you may want to spend $25 on the American Express Premium Car Rental Protection. You can enroll your American Express cards in this program …

A little while back, I wrote about who the Chase Sapphire Preferred Damage Waiver is useful to uninsured drivers. The sum is that the Chase Sapphire Preferred Damage Waiver isn’t primary, which means your primary insurance will kick in (plus whatever deductible you’d have to pay) before your Chase Sapphire Preferred …

I mentioned that I always keep a Discover Card in my wallet for the 5% cash back promotions they do. I also mentioned in my previous post that I am currently in the situation where I need to spend a lot of money at Sears and Home Depot in the near …