In this post, I’ll be providing ongoing examples of how I’m using the Saks Fifth Avenue credit on my American Express Platinum Card. We’ll start with some basics about the card and credit before diving into specifics. Read on to learn more about the Amex Platinum Saks credit! The Amex Platinum (Briefly) The American Express …
I’ve got a new credit card for the first time in years! We’re clearly not professional churners, but I’ve had my eye on one card—the Amex Platinum—for a long, long time. Read on to see why I finally decided to make the switch to this card, how the upgrade went, and what I did immediately …
If I believed in jinxes, I’d be worried right now because I’m starting this post on booking the Etihad Apartment from Australia to Abu Dhabi before I’ve completed the booking. But whatever happens, this post will either be a tale of epic success in travel hacking (okay, that might be overstating it) or epic fail. …
Let’s get this over with. You’re going to say “You love Starbucks and you love credit cards! You must love the new Starbucks credit card!” And when you do, I’m going to roll my eyes and tell you to read this post (but also fully appreciate the fact that you think of me when you …
Travel days aren’t always the most enjoyable. Even the best planned trip usually involves some last minute packing, the hassle of getting to the airport and then making your way through security (although TSA Pre-Check helps). After all that, there’s no downplaying how enjoyable an airport lounge can be. Here is how you can get …
It’s easy to forget that after you’ve picked your flights and chosen your hotels, you still need a way to pay for things overseas. This post covers the basics of money overseas, including getting cash and what credit cards to use. Cash Is (Sort of) King When I first wrote this post almost a decade …
Our first stop on our trip around the world was Medellin, Colombia, where we spent 19 days and nights. We picked this city because our friends and fellow backpackers alike raved about how much it had to offer, but also because of how far our dollar could go. Let’s take a look at at the …