Boo! Amex points now suck again!
I was always of the opinion that Amex points were sucky, but then last fall the Biz Platinum was “enhanced” to offer a 50% rebate when paying with points in… Read more »
Category Archives: Status Shmatus
Starting over
I think most of the shit wrote back in the days of yore is still probably correct, but I have new insights, and new perspectives, so I want to say… Read more »
I went to Finland, and I brought my cards
Caroline and I recently came back from Finland, which was a pretty great place to go, if you like black licorice, which I do. It’s everywhere! We also ate reindeer and… Read more »
In which I compare frequent flyer programs among major U.S. carriers, and again emerge a United corporate whoreperson
You know who has the best fucking frequent flyer program, at least for the time being? That’s right, United Fucking Airlines. I know, I already told you I love United, and… Read more »
Status Seeker
American Express used to say, or maybe they still do, that membership has its privileges. It turns out that’s only half true in their lame rewards program. But it’s very true… Read more »
Cutting to the Chase
What makes Chase Ultimate Rewards so fucking great? Thought you’d never ask. These reasons (updated Feb 2019): If I’ve got both the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Freedom Unlimited cards, I can earn around… Read more »