Toni Perkins-Southam

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Becky Pokora |Toni Perkins-Southam

New cardholders are eligible for the ultimate welcome with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card*. For a limited time, this fan-favorite card is offering a best-ever bonus of 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. The Sapphire Preferred’s offer typically sits around 60,000 points, making this a monumental increase.

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Becky Pokora |Ben Luthi |Toni Perkins-Southam

The New United Quest℠ Card is aimed at United flyers who want the perks of a premium credit card for a lower annual fee than the heaviest hitters. However, the airline’s long-standing mainstay, The New United℠ Explorer Card, might still pack in enough perks for most with an annual fee at less than half that of the Quest. The New United Quest℠ Card vs.

Jan 3, 2025 | forbes.com | Toni Perkins-Southam

Applying for a new credit card can come with concerns. Will you be approved? Will the APR be low enough? What will your credit limit be? Besides the unknowns, issuers make hard inquiries against your credit report(s) when evaluating your creditworthiness. Checking your preapproval for a credit card can help avoid some of the uncertainty.

Nov 19, 2024 | forbes.com | Jon Nickel-D'Andrea |Toni Perkins-Southam

Between crowded airports, bad weather and the family you haven’t seen since last year’s holiday party, November and December can be two of the most stressful months in the year for travel. The Grinch can rear its ugly head at any time. I like using my credit cards to help relieve some of the mental and monetary stress that comes with the holidays.

Nov 6, 2024 | forbes.com | Kaitlyn Rosati |Toni Perkins-Southam

As a frequent traveler, mishaps are unavoidable. Whether it’s delayed flights, lost or damaged luggage or getting ripped off by a cab driver, I’ve had my fair share of travel-gone-wrong stories. However, when I have a day of back-to-back bad travel luck, I can’t help but wonder if the universe has it out for me, or if it’s some type of karma for some past wrongdoing. Recently, while en route from New York City to Syracuse, I experienced just that.