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26 Jul. 2019
Top 10 Credit Cards for Travel Rewards: July 2019
There are a lot of reasons to collect miles and points. For free First Class flights and luxury hotel stays To travel to more countries than you could otherwise afford (like Norway, pictured above) To take your family on vacation To visit home for the holidays To earn big rewards for everyday spending And the amazing
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25 Oct. 2019
7 best airline credit cards to help you reach elite status faster
Earning airline elite status seems to be getting more and more difficult each year. The legacy carriers — American Airlines, Delta and United — have all instituted spending requirements in addition to flight metrics — and then raised them. That’s to say nothing of the huge overhaul United has planned for its MileagePlus Prem...
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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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15 Jul. 2019
I Wasn’t Expecting That Auto-Approval!
I just applied for the Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card. And for the first time in a very long time, I was automatically approved! My inner miles nerd did somersaults when the auto-approval screen popped up. Anyone else know how I feel? If you’re new to this blog and/or the world of maximizing travel rewards,
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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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6 Sep. 2019
A West Virginia Heiress-Turned-Arms Dealer Bought Wow Air and Will Restart Flights Next Month
Michele Ballarin is a West Virginia heiress who served as a go-between with Somali pirates and tried to get the CIA to hire her to kill Al Qaeda jihadists. She was “a trusted confidante of Somali pirates and warlords.” Ballarin ran for Congress in the 1980s in Morgantown but the 31 year old lost badly,
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20 Nov. 2019
Buy Choice Privileges Points With 40% Bonus
Choice Privileges has just rolled out their latest promotion on purchased points, which is arguably one of the best promotions we’ve seen from them. Buy Choice Privileges Points With 40% Bonus Through December 5, 2019, Choice Privileges is offering a 40% bonus on purchased points when you buy at least 5,000 points in one transaction.
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7 Sep. 2019
President Trump’s Ex-Campaign Manager: Credit Card Rewards Hound
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading President Trump’s Ex-Campaign Manager: Credit Card Rewards Hound…
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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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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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1 Jun. 2017
These Hilton Cards Will Be Discontinued – What It Means for You
Hilton credit cards are currently issued both by Citi and American Express. But via One Mile at a Time and View From the Wing, American Express has negotiated a contract with Hilton to be their only credit card issuer, starting on January 1, 2018. Two Valuable Hilton Credit Cards Will Be Disappearing Soon! I’ll share what we
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3 Aug. 2019
GREAT DEAL: 40% Transfer Bonus Membership Rewards to Avios
Through October 1 you’ll earn 40% bonus points when transferring Membership Rewards to either British Airways or Aer Lingus Avios. That means 1,000 Membership Rewards = 1,400 Avios. This deal comes around once a year, presenting an excellent opportunity to save points on awards in and between various parts of the world. There are two
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