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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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3 Jun. 2017
BTH Bank Worry-Free Money Market Account Review: 1.78% APY Rate (TX)
Available in Texas, BTH Bank is offering up to a 1.78% APY for balances over $500,000 with a minimum opening deposit of $10,000. With a Worry-Free Money Market account, earn a high interest with easy access and enjoy your first 6 free withdrawals or transfers per monthly statement cycle. Open your account within minutes today on...
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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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31 May. 2017
“My ~$14 Trip to Las Vegas, Including a Private Jet Flight!”
Team member Keith recently got back from a quick trip to Las Vegas.  He took advantage of perks with 3 credit cards to spend VERY little out of pocket!  I’ll let him tell you how he did it! Keith:   Thanks Daraius!  I went to Las Vegas for ~24 hours to meet a friend who was visiting
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2 Jun. 2017
Top Ten Hot Deals for June 2, 2017
If you’re looking for the top ten hot deals for June 1, 2017, you’re in the right place! We have searched the internet for the latest and hottest deals on TVs, laptops, computers, cell phones, household appliances, electronic accessories and so much more! We’ll continually update this throughout the day to get you the be...
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13 Dec. 2022
Tagging Miles Portal Updates – 13 December 2022
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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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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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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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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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1 Jun. 2017
New AMEX Offers: Omni Hotels, Glasses.com, Texas de Brazil, and More!
Via Running With Miles, there are new AMEX Offers that can help you save cash on purchases you might make anyway! AMEX Offers are an easy way to save money.  To use these deals, just add the offers to your AMEX card.  Then you’ll earn a statement credit when you make a qualifying purchase. Save on Incre...
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10 May. 2023
Inverted yield curves, rate expectations, and floating-rate certificates
As in my wont, I was browsing through depositaccounts.com to see if anything interesting was happening in the world of consumer-facing interest rates. I was surprised to see a few new borrowers at the top of the interest rate league table, with Merchants Bank of Indiana and Workers Credit Union offering 5.65% APY on 36-month
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