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How to pay taxes by credit card (Video)
Paying taxes with a credit card is one method for increasing your spending on a rewards credit card. In this video, we'll talk about how that works, costs, and more.
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Breaking my nonrefundable rule, more of Bilt’s rocky rollout, luxury booking experience compared and more (Week in Review)
As a general rule, I don't make nonrefundable travel reservations. I broke that rule...and was promptly reminded why I ordinarily live by that rule.
Earlier...
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Kimpton RiverPlace, Portland (Fine Hotels + Resorts®): Bottom Line Review
Last year, my wife and I made a terrific weekend in Portland, Oregon, out of a concert and two Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR)...
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Quick Tips
How to pay taxes by credit card (Video)
Paying taxes with a credit card is one method for increasing your spending on a rewards credit card. In this video, we'll talk about how that works, costs, and more.
Featured Article
Breaking my nonrefundable rule, more of Bilt’s rocky rollout, luxury booking experience compared and more (Week in Review)
As a general rule, I don't make nonrefundable travel reservations. I broke that rule...and was promptly reminded why I ordinarily live by that rule.
Earlier...
Featured Article
Kimpton RiverPlace, Portland (Fine Hotels + Resorts®): Bottom Line Review
Last year, my wife and I made a terrific weekend in Portland, Oregon, out of a concert and two Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR)...
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Private Island ultra-all-inclusive barefoot luxury: $2,500 rebate | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep345 | 2-13-26
In today's podcast, we'll talk about why you might not want to toss out that United credit card mailer, how Bilt has led us...
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Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can get a free Calm Premium annual subscription
Have you ever wanted Matthew McConaughey to softly read you a story while you drift off to sleep? Now you can make that dream...
Credit Card Spend
Bilt cards being frozen, 5x not being honored. (Update: Bilt investigating case-by-case)
Update 2/13:26: Yesterday, Bilt sent an email to members saying that cardholders who were affected by any of the problems with the 5x promo listed...
Shopping & Dining
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can get a free year of WHOOP (fitness wearable)
WHOOP is a wearable fitness tracker, kind of a cross between Oura Rings and Fitbit. The American Express Platinum Card® offers a $200 annual...
Flights
Singapore Airlines: Premium economy between Asia and US starting at 55K
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has released its latest list of "Spontaneous Escapes," discounted award redemptions valid only for travel in the following calendar month. There...
Featured Article
Private Island ultra-all-inclusive barefoot luxury: $2,500 rebate | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep345 | 2-13-26
In today's podcast, we'll talk about why you might not want to toss out that United credit card mailer, how Bilt has led us...
Quick Deals
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can get a free Calm Premium annual subscription
Have you ever wanted Matthew McConaughey to softly read you a story while you drift off to sleep? Now you can make that dream...
Credit Card Spend
Bilt cards being frozen, 5x not being honored. (Update: Bilt investigating case-by-case)
Update 2/13:26: Yesterday, Bilt sent an email to members saying that cardholders who were affected by any of the problems with the 5x promo listed...
Shopping & Dining
Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders can get a free year of WHOOP (fitness wearable)
WHOOP is a wearable fitness tracker, kind of a cross between Oura Rings and Fitbit. The American Express Platinum Card® offers a $200 annual...
Flights
Singapore Airlines: Premium economy between Asia and US starting at 55K
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has released its latest list of "Spontaneous Escapes," discounted award redemptions valid only for travel in the following calendar month. There...
Credit Card Bonuses
Today only: Rakuten American Express card welcome offer increased to $200 (aka 20K points)
For today (February 13th) only, Rakuten has increased the welcome offer on its new American Express credit card to $200 after $2,000 spend in...
Credit Cards
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you're eligible to sign...
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How to get into Delta Sky Club® lounges
Delta Sky Club® access has changed significantly over the last couple of years, primarily to combat overcrowding. Basic economy flyers aren't welcome, and both...
Credit Cards
American Express Business Gold Credit Card Review
The American Express Business Gold card has changed a lot. Its 4x categories have been revamped, various annual business credits have been added, and...
Elite Status
My JetBlue blunders chasing Mosaic 2 or higher
Last year, my family of four completed the JetBlue 25 for 25 promotion, so all four of us now have JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic 1...
Shopping & Dining
Free Instacart+ and $20/month in credits with a business Mastercard
There is a new Instacart promotion offering three months of free Instacart+ to "eligible" business Mastercard holders who enroll. More exciting is that enrollees...
Flights
Complete List of Transferable Points Partners
In my opinion, transferable points programs are the most valuable points to accumulate. These points can often be used at better than 1 cent...
