Extreme savings at Kohl’s
For my wife's last round of credit card sign-ups, I picked up a Kohl's charge card in her name (see "My wife’s 305K churn"). ...
Million Mile Madness, Credit card planning: Chase
Background: Early in January, I introduced the idea of challenging myself (and anyone foolish enough to join me) to earn a million points in...
Amex Gift Cards, this and that
I've reported before that it is possible to get 1.5% cash back via TopCashBack or 1.4% cash back via BigCrumbs when buying Amex gift...
Million Mile Madness: Tracking points and expenses
Background: Early in January, I introduced the idea of challenging myself (and anyone foolish enough to join me) to earn a million points in...
Milepoint Kiva Lending Team 2nd Anniversary
Kiva is a nonprofit organization that facilitates micro-loans to enterprising individuals around the world so that they may earn their own way out of...
In search of the next big thing
Now that most of the "5X Everywhere" techniques are dead or on the ropes, what's next? What went before For some, the excitement...
Bangkok Bound: First Class Value
Today, I wrap up my trip to and from Bangkok with a look at the value I received for my miles…
In the post "Bangkok...
Bangkok Bound: Don’t Fly Singapore Suites
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
I arrived home this morning. My return flight from Bangkok began with a...
Bangkok Bound: Point-less luxury at the Renaissance
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
Usually, the travel hacking game goes like this: 1) Get lots of miles...
Bangkok Bound: My dangerous decision
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
By the time I realized I had made the wrong decision, it was...
Office Depot discontinues $500 Visa/Amex cards
Reports have been pouring in from readers saying that their local Office Depot stores have discontinued selling Visa and American Express cards that were...
Bangkok Bound: Thai 1st class, and my uh-oh moment
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
You know that moment when you first realize that something has gone very,...
Bangkok Bound: View from the Loo
Join me as I travel in style to Bangkok and back.
Greetings from Lufthansa's first class lounge in Frankfurt!
I stumbled off the plane at...
Ultimate Rewards Mall, Feb 2013 Edition
Another dull month in the Ultimate Rewards Mall… Every month, the Ultimate Rewards Mall has new month-long specials. Last month, I wrote about...
