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Redeeming Citi Thank You Points for Walmart Gift Cards, and Shifting Focus to Cash Back

September 30, 2015 By Leana 10 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Update: Walmart gift card redemption option is no longer offered. Well, the title is self-explanatory, right? My fellow hobbyists, I have committed an unforgivable sin. If there was a Miles and Points inquisition, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Barclaycard Arrival, Capital One, Citi Thank you Points

Capital One, Why Can’t I Have You in My Wallet?

January 12, 2015 By Leana 6 Comments

As I’ve mentioned last week, my minimum spending on Citi Thank You Preferred card was done due to Etihad mistake fare.  So, it was time to pick my new victim. Last year my application for Capital One Venture Rewards card (pays me commission) was rejected. And like most bloggers, I’m very needy and  hate rejection. […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Capital One, credit cards, hotel points, US Bank Club Carlson Signature Visa

Miles and Points, Dorms and Dreams

September 26, 2014 By Leana 2 Comments

1. SimplyCash Business card from American Express has an increased bonus of $250 after spending $5,000 in the first 6 months. Obviously, there are better bonuses available, but this could be of interest to some. Be aware, my husband got a targeted offer in the mail for $300 cash back. More info in my list […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: abios, American Express, Capital One, credit cards, miles, points

Points and Deals Update

July 1, 2014 By Leana 18 Comments

1) Discounted awards on Air France are announced for September and October. The program partners with Membership Rewards (instant transfer). Fuel surcharges are fairly low for flights to Europe. More info HERE (h/t Loyalty Lobby blog) 2) Once a year Capital One has a promotion for opening new accounts, and now is such a time. Keep in […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: amex, Capital One, Chase Freedom, Wells Fargo

Points and Deals Update

June 24, 2014 By Leana 4 Comments

1) I wanted to mention an important quirk of Capital One Venture Rewards card. The travel charge has to be equal to or less than the amount  in available rewards, in order to redeem. For example, $430 travel bill=43,000 points. If the amount is $500, you’ll have to charge an additional $3500, since the card […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Capital One, CITI, manufactured spending

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