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Free rewards: More fee-free dollars from Plastiq with new referral bonuses

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We have written extensively about Plastiq.com, a website that allows you to use a credit card to pay bills that must normally be paid by check. Typically, the Plastiq charges a 2.5% fee for US-based credit cards --...
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Staples: $20 GC rebate on $300 in Mastercard gift cards

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Through Saturday, April 29th, Staples is offering a $20 Staples gift card rebate on $300 or more in Mastercard gift cards. Staples gift card rebates are an easy win as you can earn 5x...
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Altitude Reserve to offer 3X for Samsung Pay LoopPay purchases

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On the heels of my publication of the US Bank Altitude Reserve Complete Guide., Doctor of Credit asked an important question: Will the card offer 3X for Samsung Pay MST purchases? @FrequentMiler Also what about...
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Plastiq reminder: Double fee-free dollars promotion ends tonight (must refer / make 1st payment...

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As a reminder, the current Plastiq referral promotion, whereby you can earn $400 in fee-free payments for signing up or $800 in fee-free payments for each person you refer, ends tonight. Remember that in...
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Last call to pay 2016 taxes via credit card

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Today is the last day to pay your 2016 taxes and first quarter 2017 estimated taxes.  Did you know that you can pay those taxes for a reasonable fee?  Details can be found in...
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Discounted Lowe’s, iTunes, and gas gift cards on eBay

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Ebay has a couple of good deals on gift cards today. Click here to see a list of all of today's gift card deals. Remember that gift card purchases no longer earn eBay bucks and most...
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Plastiq for taxes deadline tonight at 11:59pm Eastern

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  For those readers interested in paying federal income taxes via Plastiq, this is a quick reminder that there are less than two hours left to do so. Plastiq's deadline for on-time payment of federal income...
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[EXPIRED] $15 instant rebate on $300 or more in Visa Gift Cards at Office...

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Update: Office max pulled this deal a day early, ending it on 4/14/17. Starting today and scheduled to end on Saturday, April 15th, 2016, Office Max and Office Depot will be offering a $15 instant...
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CONFIRMED: More 5X – $15 rebate on $300 in Visa Gift Cards coming to...

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Update: We have confirmed this deal will be live in-store starting today. We have a report from a reader that a cashier showed them this coming Sunday's ad with an offer for a $15 rebate on...
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The other Morgan Stanley Amex is worth a look

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The other day, as I was researching details for my post comparing the many flavors of Amex Platinum cards, I made a big mistake with the Morgan Stanley Platinum card.  Something I read that...
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JetBlue no longer offers 3X for buying Amazon.com gift cards

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JetBlue offers 3X points for starting at their site and clicking through to make purchases at Amazon.com.  That still works for most purchases, but apparently will no longer work for buying Amazon.com gift cards. As...
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$1000 worth of airfare? Sure. $50K spend? Maybe not.

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Yesterday we reported that the Merrill+ Visa Signature Card 50K offer had resurfaced.  I don’t know how long it will be available, but my guess is not very long at all.  Should you hurry...
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Best cards for grocery store spend, and dining, and…

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If you spend a lot at grocery stores, which credit card should you use?  What if you spend a lot on dining?  Travel?... I've long maintained a page, previously called "Best Category Bonuses," that lists...
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Increase credit card spend (and get most of it back). What still works March...

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Whether you need to increase credit card spend to earn a new credit card signup bonus, or to earn elite status, or simply to earn credit card rewards, it's important to keep up with...

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