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Currently there seems to be a widespread issue with points earned on Chase Southwest cards not posting to Southwest. Normally points post a few days after statement close but users with a statement close date as early as 1/13/26 are reporting that their points still haven’t posted. This is significant as people often time sign up bonuses to post early…

The Offer Direct link to offer Subway is offering a free $20 giftcard if you fly in a middle seat on a 737 on 1/27/26 Subway is rewarding passengers sandwiched in the middle seat on January 27 with a $20 gift card. Our Verdict Promotion is because Southwest is now using assigned seating. All you need to do is take…

Financial stress is the mental and emotional strain caused by money worries, and it often spikes after the holidays due to accumulated credit card debt.   Creating a clear plan that includes budgeting, debt repayment, and emotional self-care can help you regain control and reduce overwhelm. With the right strategies and support, it’s possible to protect both your financial and mental well-being while…

Update 1/21/26: Offer is coming back for 1/26/26 – 2/22/26 for $10 off $35 with code WINTERSAMEDAY26. (ht reader Courtney) The Offer Direct link to offer Costco is offering $15 off $50+ on same day delivery orders when you use promo code WINTERSAMEDAY25. Our Verdict Need to be a Costco member to take advantage but still useful. Scheduling delivery worked…

If you are looking for holiday debt relief after a season of overspending, the immediate answer is to pause credit card use, assess the total damage, and switch to a “bare-bones” budget.  When it comes to holiday shopping a lot of consumers go into debt getting that perfect gift. According to a lending tree survey, on average Americans accumulated $1,223 in debt over…

Update 1/19/26: Another round of targeted offers. Can try but they require being targeted and logging in: Update 10/18/25: Myself and others continue to get this $400 offer as a popup in the AmEx login.  Update 8/19/25: New round of $400 bonuses went out with the same $25,000 deposit requirement. Valid through 9/13. You might have gotten an email about…