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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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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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5 Apr. 2018

Alaska Airlines Relaxes Same Day Change Rules

We all know that travel plans change. This is especially true for business travelers or those of us who fly often and sometimes want to get home or to our destination earlier or later. The ability to change one flight or have flexibility is golden. Even the casual travel appreciates flexibility from time to time.

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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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29 Mar. 2018

Review: Hotel Sofitel Dubai Downtown

After landing in Dubai, we disembarked at the B Gates and walked directly to immigration baggage claim. Technically Dubai was not a stopover or our destination (it was a layover under 24 hours) so we were unable to take advantage of Emirates’ complimentary chauffeur service. However, I specifically chose a property that would be convenient

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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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8 Sep. 2019

United Airlines Says It’s Immoral to Move to a Better Seat While Inflight

Since norms vary across airlines and have only recently changed it’s not a moral failing of passengers who don’t know or understand the position that any given airline takes here. On the contrary, it’s incumbent on the airline to explain in clear terms what their policy is and why rather than suggesting a passenger wanting

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12 Jul. 2019

Issuing Banks Rules for Approvals and New Bonuses

This is a living post, continuously updated over time as the miles and points hobby evolves. They change the rules and we have to stay on top of them. Today I’ve updated the section about Citi cards to reflect the new sign up bonus eligibility timelines for their AAdvantage co-branded credit cards. If I’ve left

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2 Jun. 2017

Amazon Lightning Deals Gift Cards: $50 Krispy Kreme Gift Card For $40

Doing some online shopping? Be sure to check out the gift card deals running on Amazon under their lightning deals section. You can find a bunch of popular third party gift cards that would be perfect for date nights, birthdays, and even graduation gifts! Many of the gift cards can be purchased early if you’re an Amazon Pr...

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1 Jun. 2017

Free Doughnuts in Select Cities This Summer If You Have These Cards!

Tomorrow is National Doughnut Day! To celebrate, American Express and Delta are driving a doughnut truck around the US, filled with unique doughnuts inspired by Delta snacks like cookies, pretzels, and peanuts. And they’re not stopping until August 12, 2017! Is There a Problem, Officer? Doughnut Truck = Increased Police Prese...

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7 Sep. 2019

Holy Markup: Hotel Charged a Man Nearly $70,000 for a Beer, and It’ll Take 10 Days to Get His Money Back

We all know how overpriced minibars can be. And in major cities you have to take out a second mortgage to afford a cocktail in the bar, too. In one case that turns out to be literally true. Insult to injury? The foreign transaction fees. Continue reading Holy Markup: Hotel Charged a Man Nearly $70,000

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17 Mar. 2020

AA SimplyMiles: Earn 3x AAdvantage Miles Per Dollar On IHG Reservations

The American Airlines SimplyMiles card-linked program has a great new offer available if you have an IHG stay coming up in the next six weeks. They’re offering 3 miles per dollar spent at IHG properties when paying with a Mastercard linked to your SimplyMiles account which is great seeing as IHG credit cards are Mastercards.

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