Chase and Shell partnered to offer all Freedom cardholders Fuel Rewards Gold status which gets you 5¢ off per gallon at Shell. Typically, Gold status requires doing 6 fill-ups per 3-month period; with this offer, you'll have automatic... Read More →
Author - Chuck
Amex Gold is Inconsistent with their 4x Restaurants Category
Below is a guest post from my friend Dawnzerly. One of the big attractions to the new Amex Gold card is the ability to earn 4X Membership Rewards (MR) points per dollar on restaurant spend, one of the best earning rates on restaurant... Read More →
Can I Get the Signup Bonus on Ameriprise Platinum Card if I Already had the Card without a Bonus?
The Ameriprise version of the American Express Platinum card just changed to include a 60,000 points signup bonus. The card now has an annual fee of $550 even the first year. Reader Rob asks: Anyone know if you’re eligible for the bonus... Read More →
What’s the Best High-Yield APY Checking Account Option?
Checking accounts typically offer an interest rate of near zero, which leads most of us to keep funds in a high-yield savings account instead. Someone who likes/needs to have quick access on large amount of funds from their regular... Read More →
[Expired] Raise: 6% Off Gift Cards for Top Retailers on Home Goods with Promo Code SPECIAL
Raise.com is offering 6% off Home Decor gift cards and more with promo code: SPECIAL. There are some top brands with a nice 6% discount, like Home Depot, Lowe's, and BedBath&Beyond. Read More →
Ameriprise Version of American Express Platinum Loses First Year Annual-Fee Waiver, Comes with 60,000 Bonus & $550 Fee
Overnight, the Ameriprise Financial version of the American Express Platinum card changed its signup offer from the first year annual fee waiver to the standard 60k Platinum bonus. The no-fee offer is still showing on the Ameriprise... Read More →
Quick Tip: Dell Digital Purchases are delivered to your Dell Digital Locker
American Express recently added a $100 Dell credit, twice per year, on the business Platinum card. (Check out this post with details on how to maximize and FAQ.) A lot of people are interested in buying some sort of digital product from... Read More →
[Expired] Raise: 6% Off Gift Cards for Tech & Entertainment with Promo Code CELEBRATE
Raise.com is offering 6% off Tech and Entertainment gift cards with promo code: CELEBRATE. I usually don't post the brand-specific deals, but these are some top brands with a sweet 6% discount, e.g. Target, Best Buy, Apple, iTunes... Read More →
Chase Sending Out 1099 for Other Bonuses Too, e.g. Paperless & Retention Bonuses; Also Mistakenly Reporting 500 Points as $500(!)
Update: Chase will send out corrected 1099 forms. So this is turning into a real ****storm. Chase this year decided to send out 1099s for referral bonuses earned during 2018. Many reports are now coming in with Chase 1099ing other... Read More →

