Doubling portal promos, and more. A 50X example
While researching a post from a couple of days ago ("Sears 25X via an interesting confluence of events") I realized something that probably should...
Hyatt’s new math
In August, I questioned whether it was time to do a Hyatt Diamond trial challenge, but concluded that, for me, the cost to complete...
Sears 25X via an interesting confluence of events
A confluence of events and offers has made it possible to earn up to 25 miles per dollar when buying merchandise at Sears.com via...
Last dash toward calendar year big spend bonuses
Quite a few credit cards offer bonus points or other perks for reaching a high spend threshold within a calendar year. I keep a...
42 Winners!
On Friday I posted an "e-giveaway" contest (see "The Frequent Miler end of year e-giveaway! (with 40 prizes!)") with, at the time, 40 prizes...
Valuing Delta’s Regional Upgrade Certificates
Last week, in the post "Why Delta’s great new Choice Benefits irk me" I described Delta's new Upgrade Certificates that will be available only...
The Frequent Miler end of year e-giveaway! (with 40 prizes!)
As the end of the year approaches, I'd like to thank my readers with a give-away. Here are the prizes I'll be giving away:
Four...
Why Delta’s great new Choice Benefits irk me
Recently, Delta announced a few significant (and mostly positive) changes to their elite Medallion program. For full coverage, please see these posts: Delta...
Staples Updates
Staples still sells gift cards online Last week I posted a Quick Deal stating that all gift cards were out of stock at Staples.com...
Kohls gift card updates
Did you buy gift cards when Kohls.com accidentally allowed discount codes to be applied? Are you thinking of buying Kohl's gift cards (maybe to...
Maximizing Amex Sync offers. Part 4: forget shopping, get points and cash for free
American Express regularly hosts terrific “Sync Offers” in which you get a statement credit after using an Amex card to spend a targeted amount...
Maximizing Amex Sync offers. Part 3: shopping elsewhere
American Express regularly hosts terrific “Sync Offers” in which you get a statement credit after using an Amex card to spend a targeted amount...
Maximizing Amex Sync offers. Part 2: extreme savings
American Express regularly hosts terrific "Sync Offers" in which you get a statement credit after using an Amex card to spend a targeted amount...
Maximizing Amex Sync offers. Part 1: sync multiple cards
A better way to register multiple Amex cards! Read on...
American Express has been on a tear lately with many awesome sync offers. One...
