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7 Oct. 2019
Bank Amerideals/Chase Offers: Save 5% at Airbnb, Max $28 Cashback
Update 10/7/19: Deal is back and valid until 11/11/19 Update 8/15/19: Deal is back for some with expiration of 9/27/19. Update 7/28/19: Deal is back and with an expiration of 8/13/19. Update 5/19/19: This deal popped up for me again today, this time with 6/29/19 expiration. The Offer Check your Bank Amerideals for the following
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17 Mar. 2020
Shifting strategies in light of coronavirus
The past week has been unprecedented in many ways. Emotions are running high. Several times in the past few days, readers have asked here or in Frequent Miler Insiders about whether points and miles are dead and we (as a collective) should dump our annual fee credit cards since we may not be traveling for
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7 Sep. 2019
Man Loses Job After Demanding Only White Flight Attendants Serve Him on British Airways
Maybe this isn’t the strangest part of the story, but it strikes me that the racist would demand that minorities serve him, not that they not be allowed to perform in servile roles. According to the man’s attorney his family is the real victim here, the man’s wife “suffered from stress due to the allegation”
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15 Mar. 2020
Last Chance Deals: …And Then There Were None
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. The list of deals ending this week is pretty sparse. And by pretty sparse I mean more bare than the toilet paper aisle of your local grocery store. Don’t ignore this
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14 Aug. 2019
Google Tests New Price Drop Guarantee
Today I’m not talking about miles or points, but instead a new way to find the cheapest flights to book with cash. A savvy miles ninja knows when to use them versus when to pull out the dollar bills, after all. Until September 2, look out for this little symbol in the search results of
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25 Oct. 2019
Chase Ink Business Preferred vs. Capital One Spark Miles for Business: Which card is right for you?
The world of small-business credit cards doesn’t have many premium-card options. Business owners find that even if a card carries enough perks to outweigh its annual fee, they’re going to have a tough time justifying an expense that doesn’t directly grow their bottom line. However, for small businesses looking to rack up valuable ...
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17 Mar. 2020
Chase Ink Business Preferred: 100k Ultimate Rewards On $15k Spend In 3 Months
The standard welcome offer on the Chase Ink Business Preferred card has just been increased from 80,000 to 100,000 Ultimate Rewards, although it’s come with an increased spend requirement as you’ll now have to spend $15,000 in three months in order to receive the bonus. The Offer & Key Card Details Click the name of
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18 Mar. 2020
IRS extends payment deadline 90 days (but still have to file by 4/15)
The IRS has extended the payment deadline for 2019 taxes for most Americans by 90 days. You still need to file by 4/15/20. However, payment of 2019 taxes can be deferred until 7/14/20 (up to $1,000,000 in tax payments for individuals or $10,000,000 for businesses) with any penalties/interest that would ordinarily be incurred during that t...
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17 Mar. 2020
Hampton Inn/Hilton Garden Inn Chase Offer/BankAmeriDeal: Save 10% On $150-$400 Stay (Targeted)
There’s a new – and targeted – Chase Offer that’s offering 10% cashback as a statement credit when paying for a Hampton Inn or Hilton Garden Inn stay. The Deal Earn 10% back on your stay at Hampton by Hilton or Hilton Garden Inn when you spend $150 or more. Key Terms Expires April 14,
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1 Jun. 2017
HOT! Fly US to Europe for Only $55 One-Way
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to jump on a last-minute flight to Europe for super cheap! Via Miles to Memories, WOW Air is selling deeply discounted fares to celebrate its 5th anniversary.  You can fly from Los Angeles, Miami, or San Francisco to 9 European destinations for $55 one-way! But there’s a catch.  These fares are
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2 Jun. 2017
Amex Offers Upwork Twitter Sync Promotion: $100 Statement Credit For $200 Purchase
Upwork is an online site where you can find and hire quality freelancers or find rewarding projects if you’re a freelancer. American Express is currently offering a Upwork Twitter Sync Amex Offer where you can get a $100 Statement Credit when you spend $200+ in one more more transactions online at Upwork.com. This promotional offer
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3 Apr. 2018
Radisson Announces Radisson Blu Anaheim and New Manhattan Hotel
Radisson has announced two new hotels to be built in the United States. One will be a new Radisson Blu located in Anaheim, California, near the Disneyland resort. The other will be a Radisson Hotel in Manhattan on 8th Avenue between 36th and 37th streets. Both of these help Radisson with their limited U.S. portfolio
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