Update: My reader Kishore has pointed out that some airlines require you to purchase a full-fare ticket in order to be able to bring a car seat. The ticket for your infant, that is. I’m sure most of you know that kids under the age of 2 can fly free on most airlines within USA. […]
Burning Hotel Points Like There is No Tomorrow
Currently, I’m out-of-town. I won’t be able to respond to any comments or emails till this weekend. Sorry! I’ve mentioned quite a few times that if you need to have 2 or 3 hotel rooms, and are staying in one location for three nights or longer, vacation rentals will be a better bet. But by […]
Miles and Points Update
Starting April 16th, Serve will no longer let you load account with Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Amex cards are OK for now, but most don’t earn points. Personally, I wouldn’t use Amex cards anyway, since it could make you a candidate for a financial review. Remember, Serve is owned by American Express. (h/t Doctorofcredit) The […]
Achieving Flexibility Without Having Flexible Points
I’ve mentioned many times how much I hate paying annual fees on credit cards. I do whatever I can to avoid them. There are exceptions, like Chase IHG MasterCard and US Bank Club Carlson Signature Visa. But those two cards give me perks upon renewal, so I don’t mind shelling out my husband’s hard earned […]
The Contrarian View On Credit Card Spending
If you’ve been participating in this hobby long enough, you probably noticed one running theme: Use your credit card for everything. If you don’t, you are leaving miles and points on the table. I have stressed that fact many times. But is it really always the best advice? As with everything in life, the answer […]
Trying to Explain Value of Points to a Normal Person
In April, we are planning on visiting some relatives in North Florida. Originally, I reserved a Holiday Inn Express located only ten minutes away from their home. The price is a bit steep at 20,000 points per night, and we need two rooms since my in-laws are coming as well. I really hated the idea […]
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