Reviews, comparisons and guides on premium credit cards, banking and the US credit system. Newest first.
240 euros versus 720 euros. Gold versus Platinum. Both earn Membership Rewards, but the differences go far beyond the annual fee.
Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt: which loyalty program delivers the most value for credit card holders? A comparison.
Amex drops Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter credits for Centurion. Lodenfrey as a replacement. Why this is a bad trade.
Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, hotel status through credit cards. What actually works in practice and where you should not kid yourself.
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.
110,000 MR points for Business Class to Tokyo instead of 4,000 EUR. How I started using points strategically.
Nine years as an Amex customer: what the customer service actually delivers and why Platinum vs. Centurion service differs significantly.
Two years temporary, then permanent, and since July 2026 with real proof of income: how Paraguay residency works today and what the tax certificate cannot do.
200,000 dollars in property or a fixed deposit, or a real job in Panama: what the Friendly Nations Visa costs today, how often you must be there and what it does not do for taxes.
Running since 1984, from USD 250,000, with an interview and biometrics: how the St Kitts & Nevis passport works today and what the EU wants to change.
The Centurion Living Events were once a genuine highlight. Today they have become rarer and increasingly feel like sales pitches.
From USD 130,000, no visit, a few months: how the Vanuatu passport works, why the EU and the UK removed visa-free access, and what is left of it.
