Nick Reyes
Nick Reyes is a (fairly) regular guy with an animalistic passion for maximizing the value of miles and money to travel the world in comfort and style. There is little in life that he loves more than finding a fantastic deal and helping you shop smarter & harder to achieve your travel dreams.
Up to 25% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Air Canada Aeroplan
A new transfer bonus has launched this morning from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to Air Canada Aeroplan, with the bonus ranging from 15% to 25%...
E*Trade account now qualifies for American Express Platinum Card® Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
For years, the entry point for the American Express Platinum Card® Exclusively for Morgan Stanley was to open an Access Investing account. However, that...
Big Best Buy Capital One Shopping offers (15-30% back, 10x miles, maybe more)
Capital One Shopping has boosted rewards for Best Buy purchases today-only (11/24/25). I'm seeing as high as 30% back at Best Buy via the public...
Preapproval offer worth “up to 175,000 points” for some interested in the Chase Sapphire...
Doctor of Credit has reported on a preapproval offer that some folks are finding via the Chase "Check for Offers" tool that could be...
Should loyalty be incentivized or recognized? Hilton’s new approach, a hotel triple stack, and...
Is a loyalty program primarily designed to incentivize loyalty or to recognize loyalty? Hilton's new Diamond Reserve tier had me pondering that question this...
Capital One Shopping Complete Guide
Capital One Shopping is a public shopping portal that has nothing to do with Capital One credit cards. Anyone can join Capital One Shopping....
Capital One Shopping travel purchases: From “ineligible” to “pending” after travel is completed
Stephen recently covered a terrific targeted Capital One Shopping deal for TripAdvisor purchases. While Stephen reported the deal at 65% back, I actually got...
Capital One adds $100 travel credit to Quicksilver, VentureOne, and Savor offers (ending soon)
Update: The last day to apply for the increased welcome offers on the VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor cards will be 12/9/25. A $100 travel credit...
Now earn Bilt points with Rakuten shopping portal (5/15/26 payout will be 1:1)
A partnership between Bilt and shopping portal Rakuten has officially launched today, whereby Bilt members can link their Bilt account to their Rakuten account...
20K bonus points with 2+ night stay & $2K spend with Marriott Homes &...
Marriott Homes & Villas is out with a new promotion offering 20,000 bonus points for 2+ night stays through December 31st, when you register...
To the point(s): Our 11-night trip to French Polynesia
As this post publishes, we'll be a couple of hours from heading to the airport to fly back to the United States after 11...
My experience using a Marriott eGift card abroad
I recently wrapped up a 5-night stay at the St. Regis Bora Bora, in French Polynesia. I had redeemed Capital One Shopping rewards for...
Card-linked, in-store offers now available via American and Delta Air Lines shopping portals
The American Airlines AAdvantage E-shopping and Delta Airlines Skymiles Shopping portals have both launched card-linked, in-store offers to earn miles while making purchases. This...
(EXPIRED) Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards, Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores have returned with their profitable gift card deal on Mastercard gift cards.
The Deal
Buy $300+ Mastercard gift cards at...
