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Hilton extending free night certificates to August 31, 2021

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Hilton has announced that they are extending free night certificates in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have sent out the following email to members...
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Chase Freedom 2020 Q2 categories: grocery stores, gym memberships, fitness clubs

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The Chase Freedom 2020 Q2 categories in which you can earn 5% / 5x back have been announced and include grocery stores, gym memberships, and fitness...
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Marriott response: Extended certs, upgrades, flexible cancellations

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Marriott has updated its COVID-19 / coronavirus cancellation policies and made some really positive changes for members, making new and existing bookings more flexible...
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A second look at Amex Green vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve

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  The American Express® Green Card has been completely revamped.  Previously it was a nearly useless $95 per year card.  Now, at a $150 per...
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On my mind: Coronavirus, points and miles

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Last weekend, I presented at the Travel & Adventure Show in Washington DC and Nick presented at FTU (Frequent Traveler University).  Going into the...
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Maldives flights and hotel with 2 credit cards

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Maldives flights and hotels can combine to form one of the most expensive exotic vacation options in the world. However, savvy rewards travelers know...
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Is US Bank about to shake things up with a new transferable currency?

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The US Bank Altitude Reserve is the king of "everywhere else" cards, provided your "everywhere else" is in-person purchases that can be made via...
Citi ThankYou 5x Bonus

Citi ThankYou Spending Bonus: Earn 5x In Select Categories (Targeted)

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Barclays isn't alone in sending out targeted spending offers for some of its credit cardholders. Citi has sent out targeted emails today offering some...
Choice Visa Spending Offer

(EXPIRED) Choice Privileges Visa Spending Offer: Spend $1k Each Month From Mar-May & Earn...

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Barclays is sending out targeted spending offers to Choice Privileges Visa cardholders, offering 4,000 bonus points when spending $1,000 every month from March to...
Amex Airline Incidentals Credit Clawback

Uh-oh. Amex is clawing back some airline incidental credits

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2020 is the year of the rat, but sadly American Express is trying to also make it the year of the RAT. Amex's Rewards Abuse...
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My $100 exclusive gift from Amex

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The above flyer arrived in the mail today.  Amex had sent an "exclusive gift" in appreciation of my Card Membership.  This was probably thanks...
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Delta Status Boosts now posting mid-cycle

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Delta Platinum and Delta Reserve Status Boosts are now being granted mid-cycle.  As a reminder, Delta Reserve cardholders earn 15,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles (MQMs)...
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Who should get the Chase Freedom Unlimited? Who should carry it?

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Last week, Greg, Stephen, and I shared the contents of our everyday wallets. Quite a few readers seemed surprised that none of us carry...
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What’s in Stephen’s wallet?

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Greg and Nick have both recently shared what's in their wallets, so I figured I'd get in on the act. I've a feeling my...

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