Predictions on Platinum Card Changes, Restarting COVID Cruise Testing, Top Holiday Inn Express, Is Lounge Access Necessary, and Delta Will Not Alter Medallion Levels for 2027
Golf Outing and Travel Updates My annual golf trip to Northern Michigan is just around the corner, and I’m really hoping this weekend holds up— the weather looks fantastic. September’s forecast seems a bit iffy, but I’m determined to stay optimistic. August was quite hectic for me in terms of blogging, so let’s dive into […]
Predictions and Initial Thoughts on the Updated Platinum Card (What Do You Want?)
Insights on the Upcoming American Express Platinum Card Refresh In just a few weeks, we’ll have all the specifics on the much-anticipated updates to two major credit cards, particularly the American Express Platinum Card®. There’s been a fair bit of buzz surrounding what these changes might entail, with some alleged details already making the rounds. […]
Wells Fargo Attune credit card overview: Complete information
Wells Fargo Attune Card Overview The Wells Fargo Attune® card is a cash reward card that catches attention with its unique bonus categories. Unlike more common cards that focus on everyday expenses like meals, travel, or groceries, the Attune card offers rewards for self-care, entertainment, and specific lifestyle purchases. It’s rated at ⭐⭐⭐½. Details on […]
The Gap in Card Issuance Data
Modern Card Issuing: The Importance of Data Analytics In the fiercely competitive card issuing landscape, just having slick apps and quick approvals isn’t enough anymore. The true edge lies with those publishers who can transform data into predictive insights and respond in real time. The Issuer Platform plays a crucial role in managing important data […]
Gemini and Ripple Introduce Credit Card with Cryptocurrency Rewards
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has partnered with blockchain company Ripple to introduce the XRP Edition of the Gemini credit card. This card allows users to earn rewards in the form of XRP, which is linked to the XRP ledger. It will be issued through Webbank and operated on the Mastercard network, as announced by Gemini on […]
The Single Risky Habit That Keeps You in Credit Card Debt, According to Liz Claman
Understanding Debt and Spending Habits It sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? You’re at the grocery store, and that organic meat suddenly feels like it’s out of reach financially. But you think, “Well, why not treat yourself?” You toss it in your cart. You deserve it, right? Later, scrolling online, you see a jacket that […]
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant card sells for record $12.9 million at auction
This weekend, a sports card featuring the signatures of two basketball legends fetched an astonishing price. The card, which bears the autographs of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, sold for $12.933 million, breaking the previous record of $12.6 million held by a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sold in August 2022, according to reports. The […]
A GameStop Customer Made $115K in Bitcoin from a $13 Card Pack
Simply put The collector recently made a significant gain from a $13 card he bought at GameStop, walking away with a single Bitcoin. This card came from the Cardsmiths’ Currency series, which has cards that can be redeemed for actual cryptocurrency. It marks at least the third instance of someone redeeming 1 Bitcoin from this […]
Ghislaine Maxwell Claims She Doesn’t Recall Trump Sending Epstein a Birthday Card
Maxwell’s Statements on Trump and Epstein Ghislaine Maxwell, in a recently released interview with the Department of Justice, stated that she does not recall President Donald Trump giving Jeffrey Epstein a birthday card. This interview was made public on Friday. In July, Trump filed a lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal after the paper reported […]
How I cope with the confusion of credit card redemption choices
If you’ve ever found it hard to make a decision because you were overthinking it, you’re definitely not alone. Personally, I often feel that way when I’m staring at a pile of credit card rewards, trying to figure out the best way to use them. A little while back, I had a balance of 150,000 […]