How to buy a $1 home in Italy: Step-by-step
Have you ever fantasized about owning a vacation home in Italy that you can escape to when life gets too stressful in the U.S.? Imagine how much more appealing this scenario is when the home costs just...
View ArticleI’m back – join me for a virtual meet-up/fundraiser!
You know those annoying posts from the early days of blogging where the author would apologize for not blogging for a long time? This kind of feels like that. It’s been a year and a half since I...
View Article5 ways I’m earning points and miles right now
How I earn points and miles has changed dramatically over the past few years. While I once made earning points my part-time job, my current rewards strategy involves earning maximum The post 5 ways I’m...
View ArticleEarn points from home: Everything you need to know about buying groups
If you have a large credit card spending requirement to complete or simply want to earn points beyond the welcome bonus, buying groups can help you do this efficiently. There are lots of ways to...
View ArticleFree points, travel and a little extra cash
This past weekend I wrote about a way to truly earn free points and travel. There was an unidentified prize for anyone who correctly guessed it. While there were a few good guesses, unfortunately...
View ArticleManufactured spending resources for beginners
I get a lot of similar questions related to manufactured spending from readers, so I thought it was time to put a manufactured spending resources guide together. Many of these questions were addressed...
View Article25% off Virgin Atlantic award sale (7,500 points OW to the UK)
Virgin Atlantic is running a 25% off sale on all award flights booked by Sept. 17, 2024. The sale applies to all Virgin Atlantic routes and cabins. The sale extends to all destinations served by Virgin...
View ArticleEarn extra miles, points and elite status with online shopping portals
Online shopping portals are a great way to earn miles and points on purchases. The 1 point per $1 earned on most credit cards won’t get you to Tahiti anytime soon. But shopping portals can multiply...
View ArticleFly to Europe in the summer for 8,600 points OW
If you want to head to Europe next summer but are having trouble finding reasonable award space, here’s an amazing deal available: You can fly Virgin Atlantic to London starting at just 8,600 points...
View ArticleClub1 Hotels gift card sale: Save 30% on hotels + up to 60% with a FREE...
The Club1 Hotels gift card sale may not ring any bells, but it’s a big deal if you want to save serious cash on hotel bookings. It’s no secret I’m a huge Club1 Hotels fan and the incredible deals you...
View ArticleMy 2025 credit card strategy
Does anyone else feel like this year is going by incredibly slow? Well I’m glad because there is a lot of points and miles-related stuff I want to knock off my list and I need all the time I can The...
View ArticleSkiplagging explained: How hidden city ticketing can save you money on flights
In the travel hacking world, skiplagging is a controversial (and risky) way to save money on airfare. Also known as hidden city ticketing, it involves booking a flight with a layover and leaving the...
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