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  • Aeroplan Credit Card Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Rewards

    Aeroplan Credit Card Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Rewards

    Airline credit cards, like the card_name, are a double-edged sword. Some airline credit cards can offer value by unlocking card benefits from spending on the card or by offering elite status by being a card member. However, airline credit cards earn miles or points within their own airline loyalty program. This means you can’t transfer…


  • 2022 Reading List: My 38 Best Books of 2022

    2022 Reading List: My 38 Best Books of 2022

    I love putting together book reading lists where I have the opportunity to reflect on the reading year. I read 38 books that I will cover in my best books of 2022. Book categories covered in my best books of 2022 include World War I and II, the American Revolution, Finance and Investing, Fiction, the…


  • December Top Reads: The 3 Best Books on Amazon 2022

    December Top Reads: The 3 Best Books on Amazon 2022

    To close out the reading year, I read 3 books on Amazon in December. These books included Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life, Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within, and The English Spy. Each of these books was fun to read in its own right. However, my favorite of…


  • The Ultimate Guide to Alaska Airlines Business Credit Card: Is it Worth the Hype?

    The Ultimate Guide to Alaska Airlines Business Credit Card: Is it Worth the Hype?

    If you’re a frequent flyer looking to maximize your travel rewards and earn exclusive perks, the Alaska Airlines Business Credit Card may be the perfect fit for you. This credit card is designed specifically for business owners and offers a variety of benefits, including Alaska Airlines miles, companion fare discounts, and access to airport lounges.…


  • From Miles to Rewards: A Deep Dive into the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card

    From Miles to Rewards: A Deep Dive into the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select Card

    Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select is one of many American Airlines credit cards including the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp, Citi AAdvantage Executive, AAdvantage Aviator, AAdvantage Aviator Silver, AAdvantage Aviator Red, and AAdvantage Aviator Blue. For a card with a mid-range annual fee ($99), the Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select comes with a respectable array of card benefits.…


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