About 10 days ago, I did what we in the Biz [:-)] call an App-o-Rama. No, I’m not going on a shopping spree, and I don’t borrow money from the banks because I’m desperate for credit. In fact, I don’t need all these new tens of thousands of dollars in new credit, because I never… Continue Reading
Anyone who requested but have yet to receive your Hilton update…
… it’s possible that something is wrong with your email service. I’ve received 3 bounced notices in the last 48 hrs, so please contact me from another email account. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Double Dip on One Award. How?
Redeeming an award for a flight between points A and B is not all that difficult, especially when you’re a little bit flexible. But there is one terrific quality that makes travel on miles so much more than just saving you a few bucks: and that’s getting more travel bang for your miles. Frequent flyer programs allow you… Continue Reading
Anatomy of a Credit Card Churn
As some of you might know, I was absolutely delighted to get on this incredible American Express Platinum credit card offer that netted me 100,000 Membership Rewards points. I already wrote about my love for this card (and the bonus) in this post so won’t repeat. But Amex Plat was not the only offer I got… Continue Reading
Un-FREAKING believable offer from American Express
A 100,000 Membership Rewards points offer from Amex Platinum has been reported on many, many websites, blogs, twitter accounts, etc. This is like a blast from the past: last time an offer like this made its appearance was 2 years ago, and even then it wasn’t public. I and thousands of others had to game… Continue Reading
Free London and Paris vacation in just One Card!
If only more people realized how easy it is is to travel free! The convergence of the credit card industry and frequent miles and hotel loyalty programs created a fascinating loophole that anyone with good credit can use to their advantage. The idea of travel reward credit cards is nothing new. Banks went into business with travel… Continue Reading
How to get paid to go on African Safari
My new friend Linda asked me on my Facebook Page if it’s possible to fly to Africa for free. The answer is hell, yeah! You can even make a little profit. I love starting newbies with Citibank American Advantage cards, because it’s so easy, it’s like a prep school. You apply for two credit cards at… Continue Reading
Paris and Prague for $60 + tax, really? Yes, really!
We are playing a fun game on my Facebook Page: you tell me where you want to go, and I tell you how to get there without dipping into your savings. My new friend Dorothy asked me how she can fly to both Paris and Prague from Salt Lake City for the price of taxes.… Continue Reading
Is a free flight to Australia good enough? No? What if you get “reimbursed” for the taxes? Still no? Then throw New Zealand into the mix!
Sherry asked me on my Facebook page if there is a way to travel free to Australia or New Zealand. Is there a way… of course there are ways. Yes, ways, as in plural! Here is what you do: 1. Grab 2 Cititbank Visa AA cards right here for 100,000 miles total. I recommend the first… Continue Reading
Zanzibar, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro… just two credit cards away
Natalie on my Facebook page asked if it’s possible to travel to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania without having to refinance her house:-). This is how. Is everyone listening? 1. Go here and apply for 2 Citi AA credit cards for 100,000 miles. Yes, you can and should apply for 2 cards at the same time,… Continue Reading
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