Hyatt & MGM Ending Partnership

Details Written by: RJ Hyatt and MGM are breaking up on 9/30/23. This means the status matching Hyatt/MGM status to one another will be ending as well. According to TPG: If Hyatt status to MGM between by 7/14/23, you’ll keep your matched MGM Rewards tier status through 1/31/24. Matching MGM Rewards status to Hyatt 7/14/23,…

CFPB Fines BofA $150M

Details Written by: RJ Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Bank of America to pay more than $100 million to customers for systematically double-dipping on fees imposed on customers with insufficient funds in their account, withholding reward bonuses explicitly promised to credit card customers, and misappropriating sensitive personal information to open accounts without…

American Airlines Admirals Club Updates

Details Written by: RJ American Airlines is beginning a refresh of their Admirals Club airport lounges. Changes being rolling out 7/23/23 and will be at nearly all locations by early 2024… of course this won’t be for free… Price hikes Admirals Club membership will increase to $850 or 85,000 AAdvantage miles Current price: $650 or…

Citi Revamps AAdvantage Executive Card

Details Written by: RJ After much rumor Citi has announced the revamp of the American Airlines Advantage Executive card. Changes go live 7/23/23   AAdvantage Executive Annual fee increasing to $595 (from $450) Multipliers 4x American Airlines purchases. After spending $150k in a calendar year, cardmembers can earn a total of 5x AAdvantage miles on…

Everwise Credit Union – $200 Checking Bonus

Offer Details Written by: RJ Requirements Open a new Everwise checking and savings account Promo code ‘JOIN200’ Direct deposit $500 for three consecutive months First direct deposit must hit within 60 days of opening Bonus posts the following statement cycle from when requirements are completed Eligibility IN, MI County Specific  Can’t have had a checking…

Amex Blocks Tax Payments Counting Towards Into Offers

Details Written by: RJ Fellow YouTuber Mark Reese is reporting American Express no longer counts tax payments towards welcome offer spend. This is backed up by his own experience with the Business Gold and chatting with an American Express rep. The rep referred to these transactions as ‘cash equivalents’ Mark Reese Thoughts Need more data…

Wells Fargo Teases New Business Card

Details Written by: RJ Wells Fargo has a ‘new business card coming soon’ page up on their small business credit card landing page. Previously Wells Fargo offered two business cards. A classic 1.5x card and another for their higher revenue earning business clients. Both of these cards have been removed from the business cards page.…

Laurel Road – $300 Checking Bonus

Offer Details Written by: RJ Requirements Open a Laurel Road Loyalty Checking account Direct deposit $2,500 within 60 days of account opening – $300 Direct deposit $2,500/month (month 2 – 13) – $20/month Becomes $10/month after this Eligibility Nationwide Can’t have had a checking account within the last 24 months Fees Checking is fee free…