FTU Coming to NYC and DC: Get $20 Off Tickets!
One of the most common complaints about points and miles conferences is often, “Why can’t they have these in more convenient locations?” Often, these events are held near airports or the suburbs, where...
View ArticleAre Points and Miles Conferences Worth Attending?
A couple of weeks ago I posted about the upcoming FTU events in NYC and D.C. and I got a few questions from readers wondering it points and miles conferences in general are worth attending. This is...
View ArticleBarclay Arrival Premier World Elite MasterCard: Made for MS’ers?
Following months of speculation Barclay finally announced the new Arrival Premier World Elite MasterCard. Interestingly, their press release really emphasized the fact that this is “a card for life”....
View ArticlePaying Taxes With a Credit Card: Worth It?
It’s Ron Swanson’s favorite time of year and I know what some of you are thinking: “Can I pay my taxes with a credit card?” If you’re like me and you run a side hustle but don’t have GE’s accountants,...
View ArticleReader Question: How Do I Get Started With Credit Cards and Manufactured...
Reader Grant emailed me with a manufactured spending question that’s pretty common among newbies, so I thought I’d share my answer in a post. Also, I’m out of content ideas so I figured a reader...
View ArticleFTU Coming to NYC and DC: Get $20 Off Tickets!
One of the most common complaints about points and miles conferences is often, “Why can’t they have these in more convenient locations?” Often, these events are held near airports or the suburbs, where...
View ArticleAre Points and Miles Conferences Worth Attending?
A couple of weeks ago I posted about the upcoming FTU events in NYC and D.C. and I got a few questions from readers wondering it points and miles conferences in general are worth attending. This is...
View ArticleBarclay Arrival Premier World Elite MasterCard: Made for MS’ers?
Following months of speculation Barclay finally announced the new Arrival Premier World Elite MasterCard. Interestingly, their press release really emphasized the fact that this is “a card for life”....
View ArticlePaying Taxes With a Credit Card: Worth It?
It’s Ron Swanson’s favorite time of year and I know what some of you are thinking: “Can I pay my taxes with a credit card?” If you’re like me and you run a side hustle but don’t have GE’s accountants,...
View ArticleReader Question: How Do I Get Started With Credit Cards and Manufactured...
Reader Grant emailed me with a manufactured spending question that’s pretty common among newbies, so I thought I’d share my answer in a post. Also, I’m out of content ideas so I figured a reader...
View ArticleManufacturing Spend for Cash Profit: Worth It?
Before I started a new job last year, I was pretty much blogging and churning gift cards for a living. Back then, I had access to several Barclay Arrival Plus Cards and 5% cash back gift cards that...
View ArticleClub1 Hotels: THE Best Travel Booking Site I’ve Ever Used
A lot of people who don’t know about my blog tend to assume that I’m a travel agent. So I often get asked if I can get them exclusive deals and what the best travel booking sites are. Generally, I...
View ArticleMy Last Money Order Run? What’s Next
Those of you who follow me on social media are probably aware that about three weeks ago I went on my “last” Walmart money order run. Several readers reached out afterwards, asking if I’m really done...
View ArticleThe best train trip in America for one credit card application
Several years ago I had the opportunity to travel in style on the Amtrak Coast Starlight one way from Los Angeles to Seattle. The trip takes about 35 hours and you can go in either direction on any...
View ArticleThe sites I check every day for points and miles news
Remember, in this hobby, every one of us has a different goal and things that are important to them. Some folks want to learn about First Class cabins. Some care about locations, and others still, are...
View ArticleIs using miles for international coach a good idea?
Over the last couple of years, I’ve noticed a proliferation of fare deals to Europe and Asia that would make me think twice about a coach class redemption to either destination. They seem to show up...
View ArticleHow big and diverse is your miles stash?
Earlier this week I recapped my credit card holdings and was able to reconfirm about 24 open cards (Experian says 27?) and scores in the 777 range. It was also interesting to find my oldest card is 17...
View ArticleTargeted Plastiq promotions: Earning FFDs vs. 1.5% fees
Plastiq is running targeted promotions through October 31 that can help you save some cash if you regularly use the service to earn miles on mortgage payments. You can choose between earning Fee-Free...
View ArticleThe reason we will always win
To me, I look at this hobby as the banks, airlines, hotel programs vs. us consumers, just trying to catch a break and save a few bucks on travel. The reason I think we always win is the ability to […]
View ArticleMy travel goals for 2020
How fast did 2019 fly by? Not nearly as fast as December. In three short weeks we’ll be making New Year’s resolutions we’ll forget about and settle into the boredom of January. Hopefully, we can all...
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