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18 Nov. 2019
Air India’s Award Chart: I’m Speechless
Well, it’s official. The award for the world’s most bizarre airline loyalty program award chart goes to… Air India! And that doesn’t even have anything to do with their redemption rates. You have to see Air India’s award chart to believe it: Like, I actually can’t concentrate enough to figure out how much someth...
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8 Oct. 2019
Snapfish: 10 Free Photo 4×6 Prints (Including Free Shipping) When You Use Promo Code 10FREEPT
The Offer Snapfish is offering 10 4×6 photo prints when you use promo code 10FREEPT Our Verdict This also works for free shipping. I always like physical photos as little gifts for older friends/family.   The post Snapfish: 10 Free Photo 4×6 Prints (Including Free Shipping) When You Use Promo Code 10FREEPT appeared first on
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3 Jun. 2017
BTH Bank Worry-Free Money Market Account Review: 1.78% APY Rate (TX)
Available in Texas, BTH Bank is offering up to a 1.78% APY for balances over $500,000 with a minimum opening deposit of $10,000. With a Worry-Free Money Market account, earn a high interest with easy access and enjoy your first 6 free withdrawals or transfers per monthly statement cycle. Open your account within minutes today on...
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25 Oct. 2019
TPG Reader Hall of Fame: The ultimate luxury vacation
Today’s TPG Reader Hall of Fame story comes to you courtesy of Tom, who took the ultimate bucket-list vacation with his wife — an ultra-luxury 11 days spent on board some of the finest cabins and in the fanciest hotels around the world. Let’s see how they did it. (Photo courtesy of Tom Ainsworth) Tom
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23 Jul. 2019
Trip Report: Delta One, Atlanta to Buenos Aires
Recently I flew between Atlanta, Georgia (ATL) and Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) in Delta’s Business Class cabin, Delta One, for just 45,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles and $5.60. Here’s the series index for all posts related to this trip: Atlanta Delta SkyClub, Concourse F review: Where I spent some time before the flight An...
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3 Jun. 2017
North American Savings Bank CD Account Review: 0.10% to 2.02% APY CD Rate (MO)
Available to those in Idaho and Washington, North American Savings Bank offers competitive rates of 0.10% to 2.02% APY on CD terms from 3 to 120-months. That’s maximum savings with a fixed rate! North American Savings Bank CDs has a minimum opening deposit of $1,000 and no monthly fees. Grow your money faster with interest and get
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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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6 Sep. 2019
American’s Internal Memo on the Miami Mechanic Who Sabotages a Plane
News that an American Airlines mechanic in Miami sabotaged an aircraft before it prepared to take off with passengers was truly shocking. The man admitted that he wanted to delay or cancel the flight out of frustration with union contract talks, and to force more overtime work to fix the problem he had caused. American
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13 Dec. 2022
Tagging Miles Portal Updates – 13 December 2022
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25 Oct. 2019
U.S. to ban all routes to Cuba except Havana, reports say
The United States is banning commercial flights to all cities in Cuba except Havana. The move, announced by the Trump administration on Friday, rolls back an easing of Cuba-U.S. flight restrictions that began under Trump’s predecessor Obama. The change in policy comes from unnamed government sources who spoke to media outlets, including The M...
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27 Jun. 2022
Free and discounted “micromobility” services
Become a Patron! One of the most bizarre things to emerge from the era of free money were the so-called “micromobility” companies, which have littered the streets and sidewalks of major American cities with their cumbersome scooters and e-bikes. On the one hand, these companies have not and will not ever make any money. On
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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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