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CardStack Insiders #12: Chase 100K offers, Prime Day, Resy changes, Sapphire Preferred refresh
Chase has six 100K+ offers live, Prime Day starts next week, Amex Resy credit changes August 1, the Sapphire Preferred got a real refresh, and CardStack v1.4.2 is shipping soon.
Read issueCardStack Insiders #11: CSR 150K ends June 15, Amex biz offers, Delta & Southwest
The 150K Sapphire Reserve offer ends June 15, Amex business offers are getting absurd, and Delta and Southwest launched bigger signup bonuses.
Read issueCardStack Insiders #10: Chase CSR 150K Ending, New Transfer Bonuses, June Credit Reset, and Starlink on American
Chase's record Sapphire Reserve offer is ending, three new transfer bonuses just dropped, June credits reset today, and Starlink is coming to hundreds more flights.
Read issueCardStack Insiders #9: Hyatt Changes, Transfer Bonuses, Avios to Asia, and Bunk Beds in the Sky
Hyatt's new award charts are live, points promos and transfer bonuses are back, a new path to Asia with Avios, Air New Zealand Skynest bunk beds, and quick hits from the week.
Read issueCardStack Insiders #8: Chase Transfer Bonus Math, Amex's $300 ChatGPT Credit, and v1.4.0 Ships
Two Chase transfer bonuses to run the math on, Amex's new $300/year ChatGPT Business credit on Biz Plat and Biz Gold, and CardStack v1.4.0 submitted to Apple — rebuilt ROI, Swipes, Bilt rent tracking, and transfer bonus alerts.
Read issueCardStack Insiders #7: Chase Kills CSP Anniversary Bonus, 150K Schwab & MS Platinum & Transfer Bonuses
Chase removes Sapphire Preferred 10% anniversary bonus Oct 2026; 150K Schwab and Morgan Stanley Platinum offers; WHOOP Chase Sapphire credits end May 12; award deals; Turkish, Flying Blue, CLEAR, Accor; transfer bonuses; Rakuten + SoFi; CardStack iOS v1.3.2 (ROI & Net Fee Offset).
Read issueCardStack Insiders #6: Citi Kills Points Sharing, Amex Gold Turns 60, CSR Hits an All-Time-High Offer
Citi is ending ThankYou points sharing May 17, Amex Gold refresh for its 60th, record Chase Sapphire Reserve offer, transfer bonuses, Rakuten Big Give, airline news, and what is shipping.
Read issueHyatt 2026 categories, Delta miles, Freedom Unlimited, sweet spots, card-linked offers | CardStack Insiders #5
Hyatt tiered award chart and May 20 deadline, 500 bonus Delta miles on $100, Freedom Unlimited 25K through April 30, award sweet spots, card-linked promos, and what is shipping.
Read issueNew Venture Business, New Card-Linked Offers & What I'm Shipping | CardStack Insiders #4
Up to 150K on Venture Business, card-linked promos, DoorDash and lounge friction, Alaska and Delta news, and Stack plus app updates soon.
Read issueCredit Card AI agent, Amex updates, Stack & v1.2
Stack in CardStack v1.2, Amex news, bag fees, Venture/Hilton deadlines, Citi transfers, card-linked offers, and more.
Read issuePlat cuts, sign-ups & transfer bonuses, spring picks, v1.1.4
Amex Platinum perk changes, elevated sign-ups, live transfer bonuses, Deals & Promos, CardStack iOS v1.1.4 (Offers For You, Search, new cards, and more).
Read issueApril 1 credit reset, offers, and what's shipping
Amex and Chase credits before April 1, Graphite and $300 ChatGPT Business news, transfer bonuses, card-linked hotel deals, transfer bonus tracker on web, Best Card and Wallet pass, new cards in the database.
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Amex Gold Dining Credit: Eligible Merchants, How to Use It, and Tips
Which restaurants count for the Amex Gold dining credit? How to maximize it every month without overthinking.
American Express Platinum Card® 2026 Review: Does the $895 Fee Make Sense?
The Amex Platinum raised its fee to $895. Here's an honest look at the math, the credits, and who should actually hold this card.
VS Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve 2026
Two premium cards. A $100 fee difference. Very different philosophies. Here's how to decide which one belongs in your wallet.
VS Amex Platinum vs Capital One Venture X (2026): Which Premium Card Wins?
Side-by-side comparison of the two top premium travel cards. Fees, credits, lounges, earning rates, and who each card is best for.
The 3-Card Setup That Covers 90% of Spending
The Amex Trifecta (Platinum, Gold, and Blue Business Plus) routes every major spending category to its highest earn rate. Here's how the setup works.
The Best 3-Card Credit Card Setups for 2026
The top 3-card wallet combinations to maximize rewards across all spending categories. Amex, Chase, and mixed trifectas compared.
VS Chase Sapphire Preferred vs Amex Gold (2026): The $300 Card Showdown
Two of the best mid-tier rewards cards go head to head. Which one earns more, has better credits, and fits your spending?
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Guides
Evergreen explainers for credits, annual fees, card setups, and smart redemptions.
View all in Guides →Updated May 25, 2026
The 3-Card Setup That Covers 90% of Spending
The Amex Trifecta (Platinum, Gold, and Blue Business Plus) routes every major spending category to its highest earn rate. Here's how the setup works.
Updated May 25, 2026
The Best 3-Card Credit Card Setups for 2026
The top 3-card wallet combinations to maximize rewards across all spending categories. Amex, Chase, and mixed trifectas compared.
Updated May 25, 2026
Should You Keep or Cancel Your Credit Card? A Decision Framework
A step-by-step framework to decide if a card's annual fee is worth paying. Includes a checklist you can use for every card, every year.
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Credit Card Reviews
Detailed breakdowns of fees, credits, and who each card is actually for.
View all in Credit Card Reviews →Updated May 25, 2026
Amex Gold Dining Credit: Eligible Merchants, How to Use It, and Tips
Which restaurants count for the Amex Gold dining credit? How to maximize it every month without overthinking.
Updated May 25, 2026
Amex Gold Card Review 2026: The Best Everyday Earner?
The Amex Gold earns 4x on dining and groceries with a $325 fee. Here's the honest math on who it actually makes sense for.
Updated May 25, 2026
Every Amex Platinum Credit & Benefit in 2026 (Complete List)
Full list of Amex Platinum statement credits, how to redeem each one, and when they reset. Updated for 2026.
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News
Launches, policy shifts, and changes that affect how your wallet performs.
View all in News →Jun 13, 2026
Chase Sapphire Preferred 2026 Benefits Refresh: Bigger Hotel Credit, New 3x Categories, and the End of the Anniversary Bonus
Chase just gave the Sapphire Preferred its biggest update in years: a $100 hotel credit, 3x on gas and vacation homes, a Global Entry credit, and Apple TV. Here's what changed and what's going away.
May 12, 2026
Amex ChatGPT Business Credit: $300/Year on Business Platinum and Gold
American Express added a $300 annual ChatGPT Business credit to the Business Platinum and Business Gold cards on May 12, 2026. Here's who qualifies, what's covered, and whether it's worth it.
Mar 4, 2026
Robinhood Platinum Card Launches: $695 Fee, Invite-Only
Robinhood's new premium card has a $695 annual fee, 5% dining, 10% travel, and a long list of credits. Here's who it's actually for.
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Rewards & Miles
Strategies for points value, transfer partners, and earning more on everyday spend.
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