Chase issues some of the most sought-after rewards cards on the market, but the bank also has some of the strictest application policies. It limits cardholders to earning only one welcome bonus per consumer Sapphire card and has its infamous 5/24 rule. Chase has never officially commented on the existence of the 5/24 rule, but … Read more
Any traveler who has landed at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) recently is aware that the airport is a massive construction site. Work is well underway on the airport’s delayed $12.5 billion “ORDNext” redevelopment program that includes a new Global Terminal and concourse on the site of Terminal 2, as well as two new linear … Read more
JetBlue is opening up its BlueHouse lounges to anyone flying business class. The airline said on Monday that passengers flying Mint on domestic routes can now access its lounges for free, reversing an earlier policy that restricted complimentary access to Mint passengers flying internationally, among other eligible guests. The only catch is that passengers have … Read more
Many of us regularly shop at retail stores and sites for pet supplies, home decor, clothing and gifts. In the face of rising costs, we also look for every possible way to save money. Unfortunately, these types of purchases rarely fall into the bonus categories on rewards credit cards, making it harder to earn extra … Read more
One of the biggest events in New York City each year — and one that has become synonymous with the end of the summer — is the U.S. Open. From the matches themselves to the buzz across the entire grounds, it’s part world-class sporting event and part New York social experience at its finest, with … Read more
Key Takeaway: Building credit a good credit score can take more than a year of consistent, on-time payments and credit habits, but generating a credit score is typically a faster process. FICO scoring models require at least six months of credit history reported to the credit bureaus to generate a score, but VantageScore needs just … Read more
