Share In an effort towards simplicity, I’ve suggested to many of you the best credit cards. I even just finished up a page on this site where I suggest the best hotel credit cards. However, be aware that the biggest factor in determining the best credit card depends on which credit card basket you’re trying to [...]
How to Determine the Best Credit Card | Important Classifications to Consider
May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Warning: You May Get a Better Rate of Return By Avoiding an Airline Branded Credit Card
April 10, 2012 By 6 Comments
Share Over the last year, I’ve done a lot of free credit card consultations. I’ve noticed a pattern with the credit cards that people have on hand. The pattern would appear to be logical, but it actually isn’t. The assumption is that I should have and use the credit card that is sponsored by my [...]
Best Airline Credit Cards Where Miles Post After First Purchase
March 15, 2012 By 1 Comment
Share One of the most frequent questions and concerns I get is regarding a credit card minimum spend. This is especially true if a person is planning to apply for multiple cards at one time. There are not a lot of people who can spend $10,000 within three months. Today we’ll explore some of the [...]
The Mileage Combination Short Cut for Earning Your Free Trip in Record Time
January 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
Share It doesn’t come as any surprise that the fastest way to build up your frequent flyer mileage accounts is through credit card sign up bonuses. With all the 50,000 point sign up offers, you could either sign up for one credit card or fly to Australia roundtrip three times for the same number of [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Free(ish) 2012 Summer Travel
December 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Share This week I had a post appear at Get Rich Slowly. That’s probably not new news to half of you since many of you just discovered this blog as the result of that post. In addition to receiving an influx of new subscribers, I also had a whole battalion of credit card consult requests. [...]
The Best Air Miles Credit Cards for Every Day Spending
November 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
Share I originally wrote this post about the best air miles credit cards in August of 2011. I never posted it because it’s hard to account for all the variables (as I’m sure you’ll discover as you read through the post). However, I decided it was time to dust off the post and run it [...]
How to Find the Best Credit Card Reward Program for Free Car Rentals
October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Share This week I had a question from a new Help Me Travel Cheap reader. It was a question I hadn’t seriously researched, so it was time to fire up my slick Mac and get to work. Wait! Before I get too far, I guess I should let you know what the question was. Craig, [...]
Chase Sapphire Preferred 40,000 Point Credit Card Sign Up Bonus
May 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
Share Updated April 4th, 2012 to reflect current best offers for the Chase Sapphire Preferred. I’m telling you, this is the best time to be a points junkie because the offers keep coming! Get 40,000 Ultimate Rewards points with the Chase Sapphire Preferred card. Chase is showing no desire to slow down or cut back [...]
Best Airline Miles Reward Sign Up Bonus Credit Cards
May 9, 2011 By 6 Comments
Share Sorry this month’s best credit card roundup report is a little late. I delayed publishing it until after the British Airways Visa promotions was over since that was clearly the best card offering at the time. To get an up to date list of the best current credit card offers click here. This month [...]
