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Credit Inquiry towards 135,000 miles

My painful pursuit of 135,000 miles

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Update: This post includes offers that were valid at the time of publication, but have since expired. Please click here to see the best offers currently available. My...
JetBlue points match deal

My strategy for tackling the amazing JetBlue points match deal

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Given the current and awesome JetBlue point match deal, I’ve been trying to figure out my personal strategy.  Should I transfer points from SPG...
JetBlue’s points match deal

Yes, JetBlue’s points match deal requires booking a NEW flight

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JetBlue is currently offering an amazing deal: they’ll match the number of points in your Virgin America Elevate account simply by registering and then...
JetBlue’s points match deal

The Ultimate Guide to JetBlue’s points match deal

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Intro: JetBlue’s points match deal is arguably one of the best non-credit-card related deals we’ve seen in years.  While the deal itself is simple,...
fidelity worldpoints

Bet You Didn’t Know: Last Chance To Transfer Points Between Bank of America and...

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By Julian, author of Devil’s Advocate...  We're at one of those "transition points" in the miles and points world that happens every so often, when we...
Free Experian App

Free Experian credit monitoring for iPhone and Android users

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I recently wrote about an opportunity for most AAA customers to get free Experian credit monitoring.  Now, it turns out that you don’t even...
Costco Anywhere Visa

Is the Costco Anywhere Visa the best new cash back card?

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Costco recently switched their co-branded card from Amex to Citibank.  Now, in store, they accept only Visa credit cards (or Visa/MC debit cards).  And,...

iConsumer offering double cash back through 6/30

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Through 6/30/16 iConsumer is offering double cash back and double shares on purchases made between now and midnight (Central time) on 6/30/16. ...
FlexPerks Gold Amex

US Bank FlexPerks Gold Amex: The best new option for dining, but is it...

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US Bank has apparently ditched their old FlexPerks Travel Rewards Amex card in favor of a new one.  The new card is called “U.S....
Singapore KrisFlyer Miles

Using Singapore KrisFlyer miles, and keeping miles alive

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Singapore KrisFlyer Miles are mostly great. Here’s why I think so: Promiscuity: Thanks to Singapore being one of the 3 most promiscuous airline programs,...
Freedom Unlimited

Freedom vs. Freedom Unlimited

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Last year, I detailed my plan for increasing my Chase Ultimate Rewards point balance.  The reason for focusing on Ultimate Rewards?  I’m a huge...
Amex presale offers Hamilton

How to enroll in Amex presale offers. Don’t miss the next Hamilton (or whatever)...

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I’ve been waiting a while now for an opportunity to buy Hamilton tickets at a reasonable price.  In New York, Hamilton has long been...
Discover It Miles rebatees United Wi-Fi

United snubs my Gogo passes. Discover It Miles to the rescue

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Last week I flew to Colorado in First Class on United Airlines.  I paid for the flight with Singapore Airlines miles -- for a...
Credit card bonus

Credit card bonus complexity

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Last Friday, I published results from my successful retention call with Citi: My 130K phone call.  That made me realize that I should write...

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