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2 Jun. 2017
Giant 5x Gas Points Select Merchant Gift Cards Purchase: Amex, Sears & Nike Gift Cards
Drop by your nearest Giant or  Stop-&-Shop to participate in this 5x Gas Points Select Merchant Gift Cards Purchase Promotion, available from today till June 8, 2017. You just need a loyalty card and for each purchase of eligible third party gift cards you will get 5x fuel points good to redeem at participatin...
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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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19 Nov. 2019
Ghana Ordering Three 787s To Launch National Airline
Forget Emirates ordering 50 Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow yesterday, this is much more interesting. Ghana Intends To Order Three 787-9s The Republic of Ghana has announced that they intend to relaunch a national airline. The country and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding for three Boeing 787-9s, at a list price of $877.5
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16 Mar. 2020
Jabra Elite 65T True Wireless Earbud deal (refurbished)
In combing through deals today, I came across one that caught my eye as potentially useful for those who suddenly find themselves working from home for the first time: a deal on refurbished Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbuds. As someone who has worked from home for more than a decade, I thought this deal
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8 Sep. 2019
Man Stands in Aisle for 6 Hour Flight So His Wife Could Sleep: Sweet or Toxic Marriage?
A man reportedly stood in the aisle for a full six hour flight so his wife could sleep in their seats. Was he being selfless, or was she being selfish? Should they have just contorted themselves so that they could both sleep, her head in his lap and his head.. somewhere? And is it ok
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1 Jun. 2017
How to Fly Round-Trip to Japan in Business Class for $100: Part 4 – The Secret to Flying Cathay Pacific Business Class
Ever dreamed of visiting Japan?  Credit card rewards can help get you there for a fraction of the price! Using miles & points, I recently flew round-trip from Austin, Texas, to Japan for ~$110 in Business Class.  The retail cost was ~$11,000!  And for 3 weeks of lodging (including some fancy hot...
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7 Aug. 2019
Last Chance to Opt Out of Chase’s Binding Arbitration
If you have a credit card issued by Chase, in May you should have received an email from Chase with the subject line, “Important information regarding changes to your Chase account”. In said email you were informed that Chase will alter your cardmember agreement to include a legal provision called binding arbitration as of early
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19 Nov. 2019
Daytime Eastbound Transatlantic Flights: Thoughts From A First Timer
Last week I flew United’s 767-300 Polaris business class from Newark to London. I’ve flown a countless number of times between the New York area and London, but there was something that made this flight unique — this was my first time ever taking an eastbound daytime transatlantic flight. That’s to say that I left
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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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2 Jun. 2017
WaterStone Bank Checking Promotion: $200 Bonus + 1,000 Scorecard Reward Points (WI)
For residents of Wisconsin, WaterStone Bank is offering you a chance to earn  $200 in checking bonuses when you  sign up for a new WaterStone Free Checking account by August 31, 2017. To be eligible for the bonuses, you must complete few simple requirements of $200 minimum direct deposit, enroll in eStatements, ma...
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12 Jul. 2019
Issuing Banks Rules for Approvals and New Bonuses
This is a living post, continuously updated over time as the miles and points hobby evolves. They change the rules and we have to stay on top of them. Today I’ve updated the section about Citi cards to reflect the new sign up bonus eligibility timelines for their AAdvantage co-branded credit cards. If I’ve left
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5 Apr. 2018
Review: Qantas First Class, Airbus A380 Sydney to Los Angeles
Qantas offers a great first class product on-board their Airbus A380 aircraft. The seat is spacious, beautifully designed and fitting for a true first class product. The catering is delicious; service is attentive both on the ground and in the air; and the overall experiences is worth the premium over business class. That being said,
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