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88 Ways to Earn Points & Miles
6 Dec. 2017
88 Ways to Earn Points & Miles
It’s a lengthy list, but here are some examples of how you may be able to accumulate more award points and miles. Ways to Accumulate Award Points and Miles The following is an except taken from my forthcoming book “Travel for Free:  The Million Mile Guide to Travel Rewards, Loyalty Points, and Travel Hacking” which
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Remember 10% Off All Target GiftCards Tomorrow
2 Dec. 2017
Remember 10% Off All Target GiftCards Tomorrow
Sale! I don’t post a ton of deals on my site but here’s one that’s very practical for just about everyone I know  Tomorrow only, Target offers 10% off all gift cards as part of it’s Weekend Deals promotions.  The gift cards are discounted in store and online.  Looks like a $300 maximum gift card
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Just Booked: Lufthansa First Class !!
14 Nov. 2017
Just Booked: Lufthansa First Class !!
Splashy Awards Sitting up front in premium cabins with lots of room, great food and service, and all the creature comforts that are possible in the sky is pretty cool.  I come from modest surroundings and flying first class and staying in $1,000+ a night hotels rooms definitely wasn’t commonplace growing up.  For some in the points
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Barclays Shut Down All My Accounts
13 Oct. 2017
Barclays Shut Down All My Accounts
End Times After generating roughly 7 million frequent flyer miles, hotel points, and other travel related award points in the past several years, it happened – my first official bank shutdown. How it happened was a bit strange and a bit of a mystery, although I think I have a good handle on how and why. 
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The Cash Back Credit Card That Churners Can’t Get
3 Oct. 2017
The Cash Back Credit Card That Churners Can’t Get
The Best Cash Back Credit Card? What’s the best cash back rewards credit card? There are are tons of 1% to 1.5% cash back options out there, and even a good amount of 2% cash back options.  I have the Capital One Spark for Business , Fidelity Rewards, and Citi Double Cash – all of
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Club Carlson Hanging On By A Thread
28 Sep. 2017
Club Carlson Hanging On By A Thread
“I’m sorry but we don’t see you as a listed passenger on this flight.” I heard that phrase 4 times on 4 separate flights from Fiji Airways on my trip to Fiji and Australia a few weeks ago.  What makes the situation even worse was that 2 of those flights were international.  Imagine standing in
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Safety at Walmart?
23 Sep. 2017
Safety at Walmart?
Fight Club Have you ever been in a fight before?  I’ve done various types of training that are related to fighting like boxing, and Brazilian jiu jitsu, but I haven’t been in an actual fight.  This morning while I was in a local Walmart duringa  points run, I thought I might have my first chance
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Asbestos at Simon Mall
22 Sep. 2017
Asbestos at Simon Mall
Asbestos On the way to my local Simon Mall, I saw several groups of men standing near the road outside protesting.  I wasn’t sure what they might be gathering for so I slowed down, parked and walked back to see.  I talked with the guys for several minutes and found out that 1) they are local
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