Chase adding bonus 5x "birthday" categories to Freedom and Freedom Flex – Frequent Miler

Chase has two credit cards with rotating 5x spending categories: Freedom Flex and regular Freedom (no longer available to applicants). The 5x categories for each card are the same and change every quarter. The 5x categories for the first quarter were announced earlier this month and include grocery stores (excluding […]
Alaska / Hawaiian credit card strategy – which card should you get now? | Coffee Break Ep38 | 12-24-24 | Podcast – Frequent Miler

In today's episode, we look at credit card strategies for Alaska/Hawaii and ask the question, “Which card, if any, should I get now?” Watch the full episode below or listen on your favorite podcast platform. Click on the timestamps below to go directly to a specific part of the episode on YouTube. To watch a […]
Get a free massage with Amex Equinox credit, Qatar business for 40k miles and wine tasting at 35,000 feet (Saturday Selection) – Frequent Miler

Frequent milers' latest team challenge, Million Mile Madness, is almost complete. For the past two weeks, Greg, Nick and Stephen have been competing to earn 1 million SAS miles on 15 different airlines. But who accomplished this challenge with the most speed, affordability, and style? Please vote here! We just finished our second annual challenge […]
NYC diner owner says Gov. Hochul doesn’t actually frequent his restaurant to talk congestion pricing

Congestion charges leave a bad taste in his mouth. The owner of a New York City diner named by Gov. Cathy Hochul says she won't be coming back there anymore, fearing the controversial $9 congestion charge will put her out of business. It is said that there is. Hochul reiterated Thursday that he was speaking […]
Ranked: The 5 Best Amex Platinum Perks for Frequent Travelers – The Motley Fool

When paying $695 by credit card (“ Rates and fees), expect to get a lot of perks in exchange for shelling out all that cash. Fans will be happy to know that the Platinum Card® from American Express offers plenty of perks for its price. Many of this travel card's best perks center around air […]
Now 200K Membership Rewards points with new targeted Business Gold referral – Frequent Miler

Yesterday, we reported on a great new introductory offer for the Amex Business Platinum Card. It turns out that Amex also has some great extra benefits. business gold This card earns you 200,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $15,000 on purchases in the first three months. Just one more time, some Business Gold Cardholders […]
NYPD officer fined for harassing frequent 311 caller

He went above and beyond the call of duty. Last month, an NYPD officer was fined a hefty fine for harassing someone he imitated his ex-girlfriend several years ago by playing recordings of sheep, dolphins and seals in phone messages. Brendan Sullivan, a childish member of New York's Finest, appears to have taken revenge on […]
3 Indiana brothers diagnosed with rare crippling condition after suffering frequent headaches

Three young Indiana brothers who suffer from frequent headaches have all been diagnosed with the same rare and serious condition, according to the parents of the boys, who recently opened up about their health problems. Experts say Lincoln, Nolin and Lemley's nieces have matching scars on the back of their heads after undergoing surgery for […]
Amex Uber credits will require paying with an Amex card – Frequent Miler

The American Express Platinum and Gold cards come with monthly Uber and Uber Eats credits, which go a long way towards offsetting the high annual fees of each card. Previously, you could stack multiple credits on one account by simply adding each card as a payment type on your Uber account. This meant that if […]
Many homes are sitting stagnant on the market, causing more frequent price drops

Home sales fell 3.8% in June, the biggest drop in months. (iStock) Sellers are listing homes at record high prices, but buyers aren’t interested. High interest rates and high prices are keeping buyers away. That means buyers who are still looking have more room to maneuver than they’ve had in years. Pending home sales fell […]