Banana logic? Why I got a Banana Republic Visa.
In three words: lotsa free clothes.
Credit Cards
Barclay’s (grueling) reconsideration and (yes!) approval
This reconsideration call was worse than I thought it would be. By the end of the conversation, I was kind of sweaty and I could have used a shot of whiskey. But it was worth it.
I really want the Lufthansa card.
I’ve never mentioned the Lufthansa card before, because I wasn’t that excited about it. However, the current 50,000 mile offer is more than double the usual bonus, and now I’m planning on getting the card myself.
When It Makes Sense To “Downshift” A Credit Card
Last year, I applied for the Amex Business Rewards Gold card to earn a bonus of 75,000 Membership Rewards points. The annual fee of…
Denied! Rejected! But Not Dejected!
It had to happen sooner or later: I got my first definite “no” for a credit card application. I can’t say I’m surprised about…
I Feel An App-O-Rama Coming On
One of my brothers was in the Peace Corps after college. He spent two and a half years in a small village in Cameroon,…
What is an App-o-rama?
I laughed out loud the first time I heard the phrase “App-o-rama.” It just sounds kind of silly, like a ride at an amusement…
What is a credit card churn?
I love the image: a rustic wooden butter churn, filled to the brim with mouthwatering premium travel cards. Mmmmm, bonuses! Seriously, what the heck…
Targeted Offers – Junk or Treasure?
One of the benefits of working from home is that I get to lie in wait for the mail. Yep, you read that right….
How to Meet Minimum Spend on Credit Cards
So at this point, you may be thinking: this all sounds great, but if I sign up for 2 new credit cards this month,…
