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1 Jun. 2017
These Hilton Cards Will Be Discontinued – What It Means for You
Hilton credit cards are currently issued both by Citi and American Express. But via One Mile at a Time and View From the Wing, American Express has negotiated a contract with Hilton to be their only credit card issuer, starting on January 1, 2018. Two Valuable Hilton Credit Cards Will Be Disappearing Soon! I’ll share what we
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25 Oct. 2019
United’s CEO: Flyers will need convincing to fly the Boeing 737 MAX again
Having the FAA and Boeing say the 737 MAX is safe to fly isn’t going to mollify all passengers’ fears, United Airlines CEO said on Friday. That’s why he promised, once again, on Friday that his airline won’t swap jets on you and will let passengers rebook away from the MAX. “Them two saying that
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16 Mar. 2020
Staples $25 off $100 (works on toilet paper; stack w/ Chase Offer)
Staples is offering $25 off $100 with coupon code 91787. You could stack this with the current Chase Offer if you have it available (these offers vary — mine is $20 back on $100+, some people had $30 back on $100 and others had 10% back with different caps). I know that stores are out of toilet paper
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15 Mar. 2020
Q2 2020 Activation Links For Freedom, Discover, Cash+, Dividend & ABOC
As of today, all of the credit cards with rotating quarterly categories have opened registration for Q2 2020. We’ve provided details below of each card’s categories from April 1 to June 30, 2020, along with links to activate your bonuses. Chase Freedom Bonus Categories Grocery Stores (excludes Target & Walmart) Fitness Club & Gy...
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25 Oct. 2019
7 best airline credit cards to help you reach elite status faster
Earning airline elite status seems to be getting more and more difficult each year. The legacy carriers — American Airlines, Delta and United — have all instituted spending requirements in addition to flight metrics — and then raised them. That’s to say nothing of the huge overhaul United has planned for its MileagePlus Prem...
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18 Nov. 2019
Review: Brussels Airlines A320 Business Class
READ MORE FROM THIS TRIP • Introduction: A Week Above The Atlantic • Review: Air France-KLM Lounge Toronto Airport • Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Toronto Airport • Review: Air France A350 Business Class • Review: Air France Arrivals Lounge Paris CDG • Review: Le Bus Direct (Paris Airport Bus) • Review: Icare Loung...
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8 Oct. 2019
Chase IHG Premier Up To 125,000 Points + $50 Statement Credit
Update 9/30/19: Another link says the end date is 10/09/19 Update 9/13/19: Mailers have been sent out showing an end date of 10/31/19 for this card. The Offer Direct link to offer Chase IHG Premier card is offering the following sign up bonus: $50 statement credit after first purchase 125,000 points after $3,000 in spend
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2 Jun. 2017
Corner Bakery Birthday Freebie Review: Free Birthday Sweet
Get a free birthday sweet, which can be a cookie, pastry, or desert bar for your birthday at Corner Bakery! Sign up now and you’ll receive a complimentary free cookie. It only takes less than 2 minutes to sign up. Corner Bakery offers delicious food that you do not want to miss as well. Don’t miss out on
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5 Mar. 2024
Manufacturing transactions is harder than you think
There are countless methods of manufacturing credit card spend, but the basic principles are simple: generate a credit card purchase (usually at some cost), liquidate the purchase back to cash (usually at some cost), and use the cash (plus any costs paid) to pay off the credit card balance. If you generate more in credit
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2 Jun. 2017
Free Food Deals, Restaurant Promotions & Offers – June 2017
Are you looking for free food deals or restaurant promotions for you and your family/friends to enjoy? With tons of new restaurants and new promo deals popping up there are tons of opportunities for everyone to get free food! Check out our constantly updated free food deals below for those of you trying to get
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7 Sep. 2019
It Gets Worse: Hotels Now Stacking “Venue Fees” on Top of Resort Fees
“Resort fees” are extra charges, on top of a room rate, that aren’t optional. In other words they’re part of the price of a room, but the hotel advertises a lower price instead. That’s deceptive. Now some hotels that already charge resort fees have introduced venue fees. Continue reading It Gets Worse: Hotels Now Stack...
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7 Sep. 2019
Holy Markup: Hotel Charged a Man Nearly $70,000 for a Beer, and It’ll Take 10 Days to Get His Money Back
We all know how overpriced minibars can be. And in major cities you have to take out a second mortgage to afford a cocktail in the bar, too. In one case that turns out to be literally true. Insult to injury? The foreign transaction fees. Continue reading Holy Markup: Hotel Charged a Man Nearly $70,000
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