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How to increase your chances of successful award bookings with miles and points

January 18, 2023 By Nancy 10 Comments

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I used to think earning miles and points would be difficult. I was wrong! There are so many opportunities to earn miles and points with credit card sign-up bonuses with everyday spending. However, I’ve discovered that it’s much more challenging to spend those miles and points on saver-level awards to get the maximum value out of […]

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[Extended] Today only: $1 deposits on Holland America Cruise Line

January 17, 2023 By Nancy 4 Comments

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Edited to add: This $1 deposit sale has been extended through today, January 18, 2023. I received an email from Holland America today about a special sale with reduced deposits: Today, January 17, 2024, pay just $1 deposit per person on select cruises! (For guests 1 and 2 in a cabin). Normally, to hold a […]

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First new credit card approval of 2023!

January 17, 2023 By Nancy 12 Comments

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We are just a few weeks into the new year, but my family is already starting the process to earn more miles and points through credit card sign-up bonuses! First credit card approval of 2023 Drumroll please….. My husband applied and was approved for the Barclays AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard (non-affiliate link). The […]

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Challenging award programs you should use, 3 big changes at Disney World and more

January 13, 2023 By Nancy 1 Comment

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Post roundup: Challenging Award Programs You Should Put Up With: This is a fantastic guide from Miles to Memories. I haven’t booked any awards on these 3 airlines, although I came close to booking with Turkish Miles and Smiles. 3 Big Changes at Disney World: This week, Disney World announced 3 changes that are good […]

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My 18-year-old son is about to earn his first bank bonus!

January 12, 2023 By Nancy 3 Comments

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I write a lot about credit card bonuses on this blog. But occasionally, I dabble in bank bonuses. Last year, I completed the steps to earn an easy $400 bonus with Regions. More recently, my husband and I opened Citi Miles Ahead accounts for bonus AA miles. And now, my son is following in our […]

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Whoa! Universal Studios is building a theme park in Frisco, Texas!

January 11, 2023 By Nancy 3 Comments

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I’m a bit shocked by this press release this morning, mainly because this is in my backyard here in Texas. I had to check my calendar to make sure it wasn’t April Fool’s Day. It’s not. Universal Parks and Resorts announced the purchase of 97 acres of land in Frisco, Texas near the Dallas North […]

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