Reviews, comparisons and guides on premium credit cards, banking and the US credit system. Newest first.
Hotel upgrades are not random. How loyalty status, booking channel, and check-in timing lead to better rooms.
Over 20 Priority Pass lounges at German airports. Which ones are worth it and which are not. An honest overview.
Amex Platinum, Gold, Barclays Visa, DKB: the differences in travel insurance buried in the fine print. A comparison.
Amex Global Transfer lets German cardholders break into the US credit system. What works, what doesn't, and whether the path is worth it.
Waldorf Astoria Berlin through FHR: upgrade, breakfast, 100 dollar credit. What was delivered and whether it was worth it.
Priority Pass, airline status, Centurion Lounges. My system for finding the best lounge option at any airport.
No US residency needed. Here's how Germans can access the US credit system, from ITIN to your first credit card.
Terminals that don't accept Amex often let Apple Pay through anyway. How the trick works and where it helps.
An existing hotel status as the key to more. Which programs match and how to approach it.
Business credit cards in Germany: which ones are actually worth it for entrepreneurs and my own setup.
How many miles can you realistically earn in everyday life in Germany, and what do you get for them? An honest calculation.
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.
