When easy debit card rewards become hard
A few weeks ago, I published "Easy debit card rewards, from home." In that post, I described how one could use Bluebird and Square Cash to easily manufacture up to $142,000 in spend per...
5X everywhere rises
UPDATE: Plink has been discontinued.
UPDATE: Plink now limits rewards at Staples to 10 transactions per month.
A long time ago, in a galaxy that was as yet unaware of Vanilla Reload cards, I posted "5X...
How to fast track to meaningful hotel elite status
I like having hotel elite status. Depending upon the level of elite status you have and depending upon the hotel chain, you may get perks like welcome gifts, free internet, free breakfast, free lounge...
Alaska Airlines debit card: the end is nigh
Yesterday, Hack My Trip reported a rumor that Bank of America would stop issuing the Alaska Airlines debit card as of Sunday, November 10th. When I read Scott's post, I was glad that I...
The new true value of Ultimate Rewards
Now that United miles are worth less , the question on everyone's mind is how much are they worth now? And, for those of us who are big fans of Chase's Ultimate Rewards points...
The game goes on, Stardust and all
Last week, United stunned mile collectors with news of massive inflation in their award chart. This affects United awards booked on or after February 1, 2014. Most economy and domestic awards were left alone,...
Frequent Miler’s interview with United regarding their massive award chart devaluation
This morning I woke up to the news that United had overhauled their award chart. Beginning February 2014, the value of United MileagePlus miles for international travel will drop to turd-like levels. For example,...
The best cards get better, plus 5000 points
I love when great cards get even better. Chase already surprised us recently by changing the benefits guides for most of their cards for the better. You now receive automatic travel insurance benefits (except...
Miles for non-chain stays
Every year, my family visits Delray Beach Florida for vacation, and to visit relatives, and to get the %$#! out of Michigan's cold and grey winter. Our favorite place to stay, Crane's Beach House,...
Another 5X bites the dust
Thanks to a tip from CTravlr, I learned yesterday about a new devaluation of sorts... The Citi Forward card has long been one of the best cards available for use at restaurants, bookstores (including...
Combining Sears gift cards
A few weeks ago, Sears ran an amazing promotion through the United MileagePlus Shopping portal. They offered 16 miles per dollar to MileagePlus cardholders (like me!) and they temporarily counted e-gift card purchases as...
Buy United miles for 2.2 cents each and get a free 7 night hotel...
Recently, United sent out emails inviting customers to earn 25% more miles when they convert hotel and car rental points into United miles. Registration is required and bonus miles are capped at 20,000. This...
The top 5 ways to get Sears gift cards
A week ago, I showed how it is possible to use Sears gift cards to pay for travel (see "Earn more miles (many more) for any flight, any hotel, any cruise"). In that post,...
A year later, a new breed of Sears’ gift card racks spotted in the...
One year ago today, I published "The mysterious case of the secret gift card rack." In that post, I described an elusive gift card rack at Sears that holds gift cards other than those...
