Yearly Archives: 2012
How to find bonus merchants
In my recent post, "Best Category Bonuses," I listed credit cards that earn the best bonuses in different popular categories such as grocery stores, gas stations, department stores, restaurants, etc. If you browse through...
Cash+ Update
In my recent post "Cash+ Experiments in Progress," I described some experiments I had launched with my new US Bank Cash+ credit card. In the comments of that post, readers pointed me to...
Progress toward Delta Platinum
This year, I'm continuing my quest to maintain Delta Platinum status without flying. Here's my approach and how I'm doing so far… Delta has four levels of elite status: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. ...
Forward 5X
I just received my first statement from my new Citi Forward card and found that I had scored a perfect 5! Let me explain… The Forward card offers 5 ThankYou points per dollar...
Discover More Experiments in Progress
I recently got my first ever Discover card, the Discover More card. I didn't really want a Discover card, but I did want access to the ShopDiscover portal which often has higher cash back...
Free Money from OfficeMax
Blogger U Can Fly Free 2 alerted me to this deal (see his post here). On Black Friday (Nov 23rd) and Saturday (if any are left) OfficeMax will let you buy a $100...
Giving Thanks
For Thanksgiving, I should be writing about being thankful for family and friends, for readers who seem to enjoy the crazy stuff I write, and for peace on earth (where available). Yes, I'm thankful...
Free points from Staples
This deal is good until November 24 2012 (Saturday). Staples is back with a new FAR (Free after Rebate) software download. Usually, these are a great way to make progress toward meeting credit...
Cyber Monday 50X
Some decent deals pop up on OpenSky. Combine these deals with 50 MyPoints per dollar and you've got a sweet deal… A couple of months ago, an online store called OpenSky ran an...
Delta vs. Cathay Pacific Business Class. Which is better?
In the past few months I've had the pleasure of flying both Cathay Pacific and Delta international business class. Which was better? The answer may surprise you. Cathay Pacific As I described in...
Bluebird vs. Serve
Note: On January 8, 2015 American Express sent out a notice to a large number of Bluebird & Serve cardholders informing them that loading capabilities on their accounts had been terminated. For more information,...
Today only: Marriott Gift Cards 20% Off!
This offer has expired Thanks to DealsSeeker for tipping me off to this great opportunity… Through EBay, the GiftCardMall is offering $50 Marriott Travel cards for $40 each. That's a 20% discount on...
Points for domestic travel
Arguably, the best use for frequent flyer miles is long haul international flights in business or first class. This is the only way many of us will ever experience the luxury of flying with...
On my way to Frequent Traveler University (FTU)
FTU is is an event similar to the recent Chicago Seminars in which hundreds of frequent flyer addicts get together to learn insider travel tips, to network, and to have fun. Last Spring, FTU...
