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Chase Freedom Flex: The Best Starter Card?

Chase Freedom Flex: The Best Starter Card?

Usually when asked which card people should start with, I would reply with, "It depends". However, the Chase Freedom Flex changed that and has become THE go-to card I recommend to friends & family. Read on to find out why! UPDATE: Reminder to activate quarterly 5% categories! Apply Now: [referral link]..

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Reserve

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Reserve

One of the most common questions I get is "Should I get the Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Sapphire Reserve?". In this post, I'll break down the pros and cons of each. [referral link] Chase Sapphire Preferred (UPDATE 4/13: 80k offer is back!) UPDATE 8/10/2021: Chase has..

[Expired] PayPal Key: Get 7% Cashback On Rent!

[Expired] PayPal Key: Get 7% Cashback On Rent!

UPDATE 3/21/22: PayPal just announced the PayPal Key program will be going away in late April 2022. It was fun while it lasted... Good news is there is now another way to earn points on rent, check out my BILT card review! At first, this sounded too good..

How To Waive Your Credit Card Annual Fees

How To Waive Your Credit Card Annual Fees

Did you know that simply by asking, you may be able to reduce or completely waive your credit card annual fee? This article will share some ways to do that! Why Would Banks Do This? Credit card issuers make money off your transactions (via swipe fees), so they have incentive..

Chase Ink: Best Business Cards?

Chase Ink: Best Business Cards?

The Chase Ink family of cards have some of the best signup bonuses, earning categories, and lowest annual fees on the market right now. Combined, you can earn up to 250,000 points (worth at least $3750) on the signup bonus alone! However, these bonuses come with hefty spend requirements..

Chase Freedom Unlimited: Top 5 Reasons To Get It

Chase Freedom Unlimited: Top 5 Reasons To Get It

This used to be a card that simply earned 1.5% back on everything. However, Chase really upgraded the power of this no-annual-fee card last fall by offering additional bonus categories and many other benefits. Note that this is a different product to the Chase Freedom Flex (previously known as..

My Chase Credit Cards Strategy

My Chase Credit Cards Strategy

I'll be unveiling my entire Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) credit cards setup for maximizing return on spend in this article! In just a few years, I've been able to earn over 700,000 UR points across my seven Chase UR cards. Before we begin, a little background on the UR..