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7 Sep. 2019
Airline Cancels Flight to Avoid Police – All Over $276
Airlines often claim an exemption to European delay compensation rules due to “extraordinary circumstances” that couldn’t have been avoided, and there’s much litigation over this most of which having been resolved in favor of the passenger. For instance while strikes and weather can be extraordinary, mechanical issues genera...
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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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8 Oct. 2019
T-Mobile Tuesdays: $4 Atom Ticket, Shell 10¢ + Free Taco Bell
The Offer Direct Link to offer Each Tuesday, T-Mobile releases a number of freebies and deals for their customers. This week they are as follows: IHPO: Free 2-stack of Wednesday’s Web-cakes with purchase Aunt Anne’s: Small drink + pretzel for $1 Atom Tickets: $4 movie ticket for Addams Family Shell: 10¢ Off Per Gallon The
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2 Jun. 2017
WesBanco Bank Checking Promotion: $100 Bonus + $50 Donation (OH)
Available for members of the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce, WesBanco is offering $100 Bonus + $50 Donation when you open qualifying checking account good through December 31, 2017. To earn the $100 bonus, you must activate e-statement, make two direct deposits of at least $200, pay two bills with WesBanco Bill Pay, and complet...
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14 Mar. 2020
Making lemonade: Should we hope for a status run when normalcy returns? That, timestamps, confessions, and more.
This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, there were a few things we had to address: Greg’s potty mouth, a confession-confession, why those timestamps from Screaming Lincolns are great, and where we can look for opportunity when a sense of normalcy inevitably returns someday after this whole coronavirus outbreak is in our rearview mirror.
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18 Mar. 2020
IRS extends payment deadline 90 days (but still have to file by 4/15)
The IRS has extended the payment deadline for 2019 taxes for most Americans by 90 days. You still need to file by 4/15/20. However, payment of 2019 taxes can be deferred until 7/14/20 (up to $1,000,000 in tax payments for individuals or $10,000,000 for businesses) with any penalties/interest that would ordinarily be incurred during that t...
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6 Sep. 2019
Fare Alert: Europe Roundtrip from Many U.S. Cities From $290 on British Airways, Finnair
For travel between mid-October and early December, and again January through mid-May (in other words outside of peak holiday dates and before peak summer) you can get some amazing coach fares to Europe from across the U.S. Travel is available to Zurich, Munich, Geneva, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Vienna, Brussels, Berlin, and Dusseldorf and this...
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25 Oct. 2019
Chase Ink Business Preferred vs. Capital One Spark Miles for Business: Which card is right for you?
The world of small-business credit cards doesn’t have many premium-card options. Business owners find that even if a card carries enough perks to outweigh its annual fee, they’re going to have a tough time justifying an expense that doesn’t directly grow their bottom line. However, for small businesses looking to rack up valuable ...
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2 Jun. 2017
able Banking Money Market Savings Account Review: 1.30% APY Rate (Online & Nationwide)
Readers that are interested in an online savings account with competitive interest rates should check out the Money Market Savings Account from able Banking. This great account offers 1.30% APY and has no monthly fees or minimum deposit requirements. No matter what your account balance may be, you will always earn the high inter...
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8 Oct. 2019
[In Branch Only, Some States Excluded] Wells Fargo $500 Business Checking Bonus
Update 10/8/19: Deal is back and valid until November 15th, 2019.  Hat tip to DDG Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $500 Offer excluded in the following states: Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. Account must be opened in branch. [Branc...
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19 Nov. 2019
WestJet Offering Status Match Challenge
WestJet has just introduced a pretty widely available status challenge opportunity, for anyone who may be planning flights with them soon. Let’s take a look at how it works. WestJet Status Match Challenge With this offer, WestJet is letting you status match to Gold or Silver status in the WestJet Rewards program. Then with qualifying
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2 Jun. 2017
“Traveling Is the Best Way to Learn About Yourself”
Welcome to the next installment of our interview series where folks share their thoughts about Big Travel with Small Money! Miles & Points Interview:   Miles Czar Miles writes Miles Czar to share his passion for travel and inspire readers to make their travel dreams come true.  You can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and
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