STRATEGY

Status Match Strategy 2026: Getting Status for Free

An existing hotel status as the key to more. Which programs match and how to approach it.

Christian·2026-01-22·5 min read

CREDIT CARDS

Best Credit Cards for Entrepreneurs 2026

Business credit cards in Germany: which ones are actually worth it for entrepreneurs and my own setup.

Christian·2026-01-20·5 min read

STRATEGY

Earning Miles in Daily Life 2026: What's Actually Possible

How many miles can you realistically earn in everyday life in Germany, and what do you get for them? An honest calculation.

Christian·2026-01-18·5 min read

CREDIT CARDS

Is a Premium Credit Card Worth It in 2026?

720 euros for the Platinum vs. 0 euros for the DKB Visa. The honest question isn't which card is best, but which one fits.

Christian·2026-01-15·5 min read

VERGLEICHE

Amex Gold vs. Platinum Comparison 2026: Which One Is Worth It?

240 euros versus 720 euros. Gold versus Platinum. Both earn [Membership Rewards](/en/blog/maximizing-membership-rewards), but the differences go far beyond the annual fee.

Christian·2026-01-15·5 min read

STATUS

Best Hotel Loyalty Programs 2026 for Cardholders

Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt: which loyalty program delivers the most value for credit card holders? A comparison.

Christian·2026-01-12·5 min read

CENTURION

Net-a-Porter Centurion Benefit Dropped: What It Means

Amex drops Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter credits for Centurion. Lodenfrey as a replacement. Why this is a bad trade.

Christian·2026-01-10·5 min read

STATUS

Hotel Status Through Credit Cards 2026: What's Worth It?

Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, hotel status through credit cards. What actually works in practice and where you should not kid yourself.

Christian·2026-01-10·5 min read

CREDIT CARDS

Payback Amex 2026: Is the Card Worth It?

The Payback American Express costs nothing and earns Payback points. But does it fit into an Amex strategy alongside the Platinum? A clear-eyed analysis.

Christian·2026-01-08·5 min read

STRATEGY

Traveling with Points: A Business Class Beginner's Guide 2026

110,000 MR points for Business Class to Tokyo instead of 4,000 EUR. How I started using points strategically.

Christian·2026-01-05·5 min read

CREDIT CARDS

Amex Customer Service Review 2026: 9 Years Tested

Nine years as an Amex customer: what the customer service actually delivers and why Platinum vs. Centurion service differs significantly.

Christian·2026-01-02·5 min read

CENTURION

Centurion Living Events: Review & Critique 2026

The Centurion Living Events were once a genuine highlight. Today they have become rarer and increasingly feel like sales pitches.

Christian·2025-09-15·5 min read