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7 Oct. 2019
Chase Offering Some Cardholders Ability To Request A Credit Limit Increase Online
Chase is giving some cardholders the ability to request a credit limit increase online. After clicking the ‘Increase My Credit Limit’ button customers are asked what card they would like to increase the limit for as well as the standard questions (income, employment and mortgage/rent details). In the past Chase has done a hard credit
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10 Apr. 2018
Easy Extra 2 Membership Rewards Per Dollar Spent (Up to 5k)
Until May 17, 2018, using your Membership Reward earning Amex card to pay for specific online purchases through Amex Express Checkout will you earn 2 bonus Membership Rewards per dollar spent (on top of whatever category bonus your card may also earn for the card, or on top of the at least one point you’d
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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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8 Oct. 2019
Discover Savings Bonus $150/$200 with $15,000/$25,000 Deposit
Update 10/8/19: Deal has been extended until 11/4/19. Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $200 Availability: Nationwide Direct deposit required: None Additional requirements: Deposit $15,000 for $150 bonus, or $25,000 for $200 bonus APY: 1.98% Initial Deposit: None Hard/soft pull: Soft ChexSystems: No for Onli...
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7 Oct. 2019
Discover: Buy Sam’s Club Membership ($45) and Get $45 or $25 Back
The Offer No direct link, targeted offer via email Get a $45 statement credit when using your Discover card to buy a new Sam’s Club membership. Others got the same offer, but for a $25 statement credit. The Fine Print Valid October 1 – November 30 Valid online with the link in the email, or
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18 Mar. 2020
50K business class to Europe on Delta (Jun-Aug, easy cancellation)
Virgin Atlantic is showing excellent availability for business class on Delta flights to Europe. I am not sure whether we’ll see a return to normalcy by June-July-August, but booking these is low-risk since we know that Virgin Atlantic doesn’t charge cancellation fees when the taxes are under $50 (as they would be on a flight from
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25 Oct. 2019
Book now: 4+ Star Alliance business-class awards to Europe during peak summer months
Summer is a popular time to visit Europe, so it can be challenging to find premium-class award tickets during the months of June, July and August, especially if you want to bring your entire family. However, if you’re looking at a potential trip across the Atlantic in 2020, listen up. We’re seeing a large number
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30 Mar. 2018
Winners and Losers in the New Hilton Honors Program
Starting Monday, Hilton unveils changes to the Hilton Honors loyalty program.  Most of the changes rank as evolutionary, rather than revolutionary.  However, there are some clear winners and losers that you should consider going forward. The Existing Honors Award Structure Currently, Honors awards 10 “base points” per dollar s...
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7 Sep. 2019
The Moment Two Passengers Emerge Together From a United Airlines Lavatory
Women were lining up for the lavatory for about ten minutes, and no one was coming out. That’s usually when you hope a flight attendant will put some coffee grounds in there between uses. A flight attendant notices the line, saying to one of the women “you’re still right here” as no one has moved.
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3 Jun. 2017
20,000 Hilton Points Winner!
Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Thanks to everyone who participated in our 20,000 Hilton points giveaway! Are You the Winner of 20,000 Hilton Points? Find out who won! Congrats to Edward, who won by leaving a blog comment! Emily will be in touch on how to get your prize!         &...
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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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31 May. 2017
Increased Offer! 50,000 Miles With This Airline Card
Via Reddit, the Barclaycard AAdvantage Aviator Red card has an increased sign-up bonus! You’ll earn 50,000 American Airlines miles after your first purchase and payment of the $95 annual fee.  That’s 10,000 miles higher than the previous offer! We don’t earn a commission from this cards, but we’re committed to shar...
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