Cashing in
As points-based programs devalue, more and more it makes sense to consider collecting cash instead of points. I first brought this up a year...
Freedom 4th quarter 5X update
Every 3 months, Chase offers new categories with which Freedom cardholders can earn 5 points per dollar (up to $1500 in spend). This quarter,...
Any volunteers?
UPDATE 3:25 PM EST: Thank you to everyone who has offered their help! As of now, I'm closing the request for volunteers. Why?...
What I really think about Delta’s frequent flyer program
Last week, feeling hurt that United was getting all of the negative attention for their devaluation, Delta jumped in and devalued their SkyMiles program...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
