Your companion is now free to move about the country
Want to "free" up a companion to move about the country -- and maybe even a few other countries, too? This week we talk about what I've often called the best deal in domestic...
Extreme stacking for holiday purchases
It's that time of year when you'll see a list of "Great deals you must buy right now!!!" advertised everywhere you look. In my experience, getting the best deals is a combination of being...
Hyatt Regency Greenville: Bottom Line Review
Greenville, South Carolina has become one of the East Coast's "chic" mountain destinations, along with its North Carolina cousin, Asheville. Since I first visited, 20-ish years ago, the city has boomed, with more restaurants,...
Rewards for Charitable Giving
Happy Thanksgiving! In last week's podcast "A good deed is its own reward (but we can do better)" we discussed ways in which you can earn rewards for yourself while donating to others. For...
Booking Southwest Airlines flights via the Chase Travel Portal should be a great deal,...
I was initially excited, but soon became pretty disappointed -- booking Southwest Airlines flights via the Chase Travel portal just isn't as good as I'd hoped on a number of fronts. I probably shouldn't...
Instant Gift Card Deals: Save Money & Get Rewarded
When you're about to buy something, you may be able to save money or earn extra miles by first buying a merchant gift card and then using that gift card to make your purchase.
Often,...
Blade Helicopter Review (JFK to Manhattan)
What an awesome way to visit New York City... Last Friday, my wife and I flew JetBlue to JFK and helicoptered from there to Manhattan. It was fantastic. And, thanks to JetBlue's very generous...
Maximizing credit card rebates & credits (coupon book tips)
What can you do with your credit card's airline incidental fee credits if you just want to buy airfare? What can you do with your Instacart rebate if you don't want your groceries delivered?...
Southwest hiking liquor prices, Marriott Bonvoy breakfast blunders and Jeff Goldblum reviews travel gadgets...
Southwest is raising liquor prices just in time for the holidays, Marriott is making more hotels honor elite breakfast benefits and Jeff Goldblum reviews travel gadgets. All that and more in this week's Saturday...
A good deed is its own reward (but we can do better)
Maximize your charitable giving by being strategic about how to earn rewards. From how to donate without saddling your chosen charity with processing fees to the best ways to stack up rewards on spend,...
Capital One Savor Rewards Credit Card Review (no longer accepting applications)
Update: Capital One no longer accepts new applications for this card.
The Capital One Savor Rewards Credit Card is a great pick for those who spend heavily on dining and entertainment, particularly if you're willing to...
New Alaska Award Chart: Winners, Losers and Sweet Spots
Alaska made a splash yesterday with the release of its new "unified award chart," which takes affect in March, 2024. This has been in the works for awhile, but it was something that many...
Taking an Excursionist Perk for a spin for a trip to Africa
In a post last week, I wrote about plans for a trip next year leveraging Air Canada Aeroplan that will have us stop in Europe and in Mauritius en route to mainland Africa. We've...
Alaska MVP Elite! Now what?
In October, my wife and I applied for the Alaska Airlines status match that was targeted to Delta elite members. We were each matched to MVP Gold 75K Status and as long as we...
