PayPal issues warnings
You might be aware that PayPal MyCash cards can be found in many stores and can often be bought with a credit card. Some people have been using these for manufacturing spend: they buy...
New CVS gift card rules
CVS has new rules governing the purchase of gift cards and other prepaid products: No more than $2000 total per person per day (previous limit was $5000) ID required for purchases of $300...
Today and tomorrow: 10X United miles
Through tomorrow, October 22, the United MileagePlus Shopping Portal is offering increased bonus miles with a number of merchants including 10 miles per dollar at Nordstrom, Saks Off Fifth, Groupon, and more. ...
Top 7 things I dislike about REDbird
Note: As of October 13, 2015, the Target REDcard (REDbird) can only be loaded with cash in-store at Target. Gift cards and/or debit cards no longer work to load REDcard. For more info, see: Here...
Today only: Amex gift cards 2% to 2.35% cash back via BigCrumbs
Valid today only (10/20/2014): Big Crumbs is offering 2% cash back when clicking through their portal to order American Express gift cards. Up to 2.35% BigCrumbs offers a two-deep referral program. The person...
How to find the best credit card for groceries, gas, restaurants, and more
One great way to increase credit card rewards is to maximize your use of category bonuses. Many credit cards offer bonus points for shopping in certain locations or with certain types of vendors. These...
REDbird advanced – Experiment results
Note: As of October 13, 2015, the Target REDcard (REDbird) can only be loaded with cash in-store at Target. Gift cards and/or debit cards no longer work to load REDcard. For more info, see: Here...
The REDbird Life-cycle [Infographic]
Note: As of October 13, 2015, the Target REDcard (REDbird) can only be loaded with cash in-store at Target. Gift cards and/or debit cards no longer work to load REDcard. For more info, see: Here...
Today only: up to 23 miles per dollar at eBags
Today only (10/17/2014): Earn up to 23 United miles per dollar through the United MileagePlus Shopping Portal at eBags. This combines with another offer for $20 off. Full details can be found at this...
REDbird technical issues
Note: As of October 13, 2015, the Target REDcard (REDbird) can only be loaded with cash in-store at Target. Gift cards and/or debit cards no longer work to load REDcard. For more info, see: Here...
My progress towards Citi Prestige 30K and $700
I’ve written before about my quest to make the most of the impending changes to the Citi Prestige card. This is Citi’s high-end ($450 per year) ThankYou rewards card, and it’s features are set...
AAdvantage eShopping offers and a double dip
Valid through tomorrow (10/17/2014): American Airlines is offering increased portal rewards for select merchants via their AAdvantage eShopping Portal. Horchow 10X, Groupon 9X, etc. If you want to shop Neiman Marcus, consider first...
Amazon.com $20 off with Membership Rewards card
Amazon.com now lets you link your Amex Membership Rewards card to your account and pay with points. Through this approach, you’ll only get 1 cent per point value (not great), but it might be...
How to find REDbird
Note: As of October 13, 2015, the Target REDcard (REDbird) can only be loaded with cash in-store at Target. Gift cards and/or debit cards no longer work to load REDcard. For more info, see: Here...
