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19 Nov. 2019
Capital One Adds Priority OpenTable Reservations
There’s huge competition among card issuers to add benefits that are compelling for consumers. This has largely consisted of bigger and bigger bonus categories for spending, though in some cases it has also consisted of offering experiences that people may not otherwise have access to. Capital One might not have the biggest bonus categories o...
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14 Dec. 2022
Tagging Miles Portal Updates – 14 December 2022
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8 Oct. 2019
[YMMV] Amazon: Smart Plug For $0.99 With Promo Code SMARTPLUG99
The Offer Direct link to offer (our affiliate link) Amazon is offering a smart plug for $0.99 when you use the promo code SMARTPLUG99 Our Verdict Worth buying if you’re eligible as worse case you should be able to sell it for a small profit. If you get the message ‘The promotional code you entered
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8 Sep. 2019
As United Negotiates a New Pilot Contract, Heads We Lose Tails We Lose
Passengers need a pilot contract because unhappy pilots mean massive delays and cancellations. But a pilot contract is going to mean the airline can squeeze more seats into regional jets. Either way, passengers lose. Continue reading As United Negotiates a New Pilot Contract, Heads We Lose Tails We Lose…
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7 Oct. 2019
UberEats: Promo Codes, Discounts & Other Savings (Free Delivery/50% Off)
Update 9/24/19: Some people are being offered $10 off $30+ off the next 5 orders. Valid until October 13th, 2019. There is no promo coded, but the discount is applied to your account already. Hat tip to DDG Update 9/30/19: EATPANERA can be used for free delivery on Panera Bread orders, seems to be YMMV
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2 Jun. 2017
How to Fly Round-Trip to Japan in Business Class for ~$100 Round Trip: Part 5 – 3 Weeks of Lodging for Only ~$450!
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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25 Oct. 2019
United’s CEO: Flyers will need convincing to fly the Boeing 737 MAX again
Having the FAA and Boeing say the 737 MAX is safe to fly isn’t going to mollify all passengers’ fears, United Airlines CEO said on Friday. That’s why he promised, once again, on Friday that his airline won’t swap jets on you and will let passengers rebook away from the MAX. “Them two saying that
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5 Apr. 2018
Using the Points Transfer Calculator to Plan Your Next Award
A couple years ago I created the “Award Maximizer” to help you search for the cost of an award ticket across several different loyalty program. The database now includes 14 of the most popular airlines so you can be sure you’re getting the lowest price on a given ticket. I’ve also been adding additional guides
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3 Jun. 2017
New Business Platinum Card from American Express Review: 75,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points
While American Express is an advertising partner of HustlerMoneyBlog, the opinions and beliefs in this article are the author’s alone and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by the issuer. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is for businesses and even independent contractors or self employed individuals (...
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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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4 Apr. 2018
How to Open a Frequent Flyer Account for Your Child
It’s never too early to start earning frequent flyer miles. Drip by drip those miles will accumulate, perhaps enough for a fun graduation trip before college. And although children may not travel as often as adults, there are plenty of ways to keep those accounts active. Some programs like Alaska’s Mileage Plan even waive expiration
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15 Mar. 2020
MyGiftCardsPlus: Earn 15% Cashback On Hotels.com Gift Cards (Limit $500 Per Household)
MyGiftCardsPlus is currently offering 15% cashback on Hotels.com gift cards along with 20% cashback on some other gift card brands. The Deal Earn 15% cashback on Hotels.com gift cards on MyGiftCardsPlus. Direct link to offer. Key Terms Limit $500 per household. Quick Thoughts 15% cashback on Hotels.com gift cards is a pretty good deal, so
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