1. New IHG PointBreaks list is now bookable. You can transfer points from Ultimate Rewards, though, it’s not the best use of that program. I don’t recommend you do the “IHG cash+points trick,” because you would risk account closure. You can Google it if you wish. On to the next one. 2. There is currently a…
Well, it was inevitable. I told myself I would’t go there again, but my arch nemesis (aka Chase Sapphire Preferred) keeps taunting me. I keep seeing in blogs and comments how this card is worth $95 annual fee for everyone. OK, let’s settle this once and for all. The post is a bit of a…
1. SimplyCash Business card from American Express has an increased bonus of $250 after spending $5,000 in the first 6 months. Obviously, there are better bonuses available, but this could be of interest to some. Be aware, my husband got a targeted offer in the mail for $300 cash back. More info in my list…
I happen to be an occasional reader of “Parents” magazine. I’ll be honest, it’s not my cup of tea, and I get bored easily by too many “baby” articles. But few months ago, one particular story caught my attention. Apparently, there has been a lot of controversy with Prince William and his wife taking a…
A bit of a slow news week in the miles and points world, pertaining to a regular family. So let me link to few good posts from some of my favorite bloggers: 1. If you plan to participate in “Into the nights” IHG promo, and hope to redeem your certificates at a beachfront hotel, make…
Travel isn’t free. Sorry, Drew! It can certainly be almost free or deeply discounted. But it’s never totally 100% free. Not only do you incur very real costs like tours, dining and so forth, you forego using your miles and points in a possibly more favorable way. In other words, you have an opportunity cost,…
Ahoy! Today is “Talk like a pirate day,” so let’s have some fun, me hearties. 1. Yo-ho-ho! Check your Amex profile “Offers for you” section. You may get a $5 credit toward your Walmart.com purchase of $15 or more. The purchase has to be done online, and Walmart gift cards should qualify. You can also synch…
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