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20 Nov. 2019

Emirates Orders 787-9, Reduces 777X Order

Emirates has today finalized a purchase agreement with Boeing for some Boeing 787-9s, which also sees them reducing the number of Boeing 777Xs they have on order. Emirates Substitutes 30 Boeing 777Xs For 787-9s Emirates and Boeing have today finalized an agreement for the purchase of 30 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, valued at $8.8 billion at

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25 Oct. 2019

6 destinations where it’s not too late to see fall foliage

The weather’s changing, temperatures are dropping and the holiday season is well underway. But it’s still not too late to get your fill of fall foliage before everything turns brown. Here’s what you’ll need to know to be strategic about late fall adventures. Related: The 7 best starter credit cards Every year, the Smoky Moun...

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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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8 Oct. 2019

[Targeted] AmEx Offer: Staples, Spend $100+ & Receive $25 Statement Credit

Update 10/8/19: This had hit the redemption cap and wasn’t showing anymore, but it’s now showing again so save the offer if you haven’t already. The Offer No direct link, targeted offer Get a one-time $25 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a minimum of $100 + in one or more transactions

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8 Jul. 2019

Why I Lowered the Credit Limit on my Chase Card

I just got off the phone with Chase card services. I called to lower the credit limit on my United Explorer Business Card. I am gearing up to apply for another Chase credit card, and this is a step to prepare for my next application. If you keep up with the blog, you’ll remember I’m

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26 Jul. 2019

Top 10 Credit Cards for Travel Rewards: July 2019

There are a lot of reasons to collect miles and points. For free First Class flights and luxury hotel stays To travel to more countries than you could otherwise afford (like Norway, pictured above) To take your family on vacation To visit home for the holidays To earn big rewards for everyday spending And the amazing

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10 May. 2023

Inverted yield curves, rate expectations, and floating-rate certificates

As in my wont, I was browsing through depositaccounts.com to see if anything interesting was happening in the world of consumer-facing interest rates. I was surprised to see a few new borrowers at the top of the interest rate league table, with Merchants Bank of Indiana and Workers Credit Union offering 5.65% APY on 36-month

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3 Jun. 2017

E*Trade Brokerage Promotion: Up to $2500 in Cash + 60 Days Of Free Trades

E*Trade is a top tier innovative online discount brokerage. They are currently offering a promotion of up to $2,500 to those with $1,000,000 or more deposit as well as 60 days of free trades for those who Fund a new E*TRADE retirement account. You must fund this account within 45 days of account opening. This promotion is diffi...

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2 Jun. 2017

Targeted: Up to 50% Off These Hotel Points

Via Monkey Miles, some folks will get a big discount when buying Hilton points! Hilton has a targeted offer for a 50% discount through June 23, 2017. That means you can buy Hilton points for as little as 0.5 cents each! So if you’re one of the Hilton members targeted for this offer, and you’ve been

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7 Sep. 2019

President Trump’s Ex-Campaign Manager: Credit Card Rewards Hound

A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading President Trump’s Ex-Campaign Manager: Credit Card Rewards Hound…

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1 Sep. 2022

What are the most lucrative things you can do with free transportation?

Become a Patron! A few years back I wrote a goofy post trying to look at car ownership not as a personal consumption expenditure, but as a productive input; as a profit center, not a cost center. For the last few months I’ve been fooling around with our local “micromobility” services, in particular the Bird

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25 Oct. 2019

The wait is over: Clear will open at United terminals in Houston next week

Having both TSA PreCheck and Clear can help you dramatically reduce the amount of time spent waiting around at an airport before your flight. Used either independently or together, both speed up the security process. You don’t need to take out your ID, take off your shoes, or remove your toiletries or electronics. But a

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