Increased Credit Card Offers, Miles for Dining and More

US Bank $450 Checking Bonus: If you don’t mind moving some direct deposits, this is a good way to earn extra cash. See this post on Doctor of Credit.

Earn up to 5000 Miles by Joining Airline Dining Programs: This article on AwardWallet is a good overview of current miles bonuses for joining airline dining programs. Unfortunately, these bonuses are small potatoes. But, if you go out to eat often and you live in an area with a lot of participating restaurants, you may as well get the miles.

AARP Discounted Carnival Gift Cards Discontinued: AARP no longer offers Carnival gift cards at a 10% discount. I’ve updated my previous post on this subject.

Increased Offers on Cardless Avianca LifeMiles Credit Cards: Earn up to 120,000 miles with the elite card. See this post on One Mile at a Time. However, I don’t recommend this program for beginners. The Avianca LifeMiles website has a lot of quirks and difficulties. In addition, this card is offered by Cardless, which has a one-card maximum across all its programs.

REVIEW: Coco Beach Club at Perfect Day at CocoCay: If you want better food and peace and quiet on Royal Caribbean’s private island, Coco Beach Club is a good option. But, it will cost you. See this review on Eye of the Flyer.

My town has been shut down these last two days due to a snowstorm. We don’t get much snow in Texas, so we’re not equipped to deal with these rare storms. I hope you have a great weekend!