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Miles and Points Update

September 30, 2014 By Leana 4 Comments

1. New IHG PointBreaks list is now bookable. You can transfer points from Ultimate Rewards, though, it’s not the best use of that program. I don’t recommend you do the “IHG cash+points trick,” because you would risk account closure. You can Google it if you wish. On to the next one. 2. There is currently a […]

Amex Everyday Preferred Vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

September 29, 2014 By Leana 15 Comments

Well, it was inevitable. I told myself I would’t go there again, but my arch nemesis (aka Chase Sapphire Preferred) keeps taunting me. I keep seeing in blogs and comments how this card is worth $95 annual fee for everyone. OK, let’s settle this once and for all. The post is a bit of a […]

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 […]

Miles, Points and a Bottle of Rum

September 19, 2014 By Leana Leave a Comment

Ahoy! Today is “Talk like a pirate day,” so let’s have some fun, me hearties. 1. Yo-ho-ho! Check your Amex profile “Offers for you” section. You may get a $5 credit toward your Walmart.com purchase of $15 or more. The purchase has to be done online, and Walmart gift cards should qualify. You can also synch […]

Serve Card Did Not Serve Me Well

September 10, 2014 By Leana 8 Comments

So, I finally got myself Serve. I need to meet a minimum spend on quite a few cards, and my regular bills just aren’t sufficient. This is what happens when you get greedy. To add to my happiness/misery, Discover sent me an offer I couldn’t refuse. All I had to do is spend $1,000 before the […]

Miles and Points, The Fat Controller

September 5, 2014 By Leana 8 Comments

1. The increased bonus on Amex Delta card will end on September 8th. It’s not an earth-shattering offer, mostly due to the fact that Delta has poor award availability. However, if you live near Delta hub, have flexibility and immediate plan in mind, it is worth considering. Remember, you can also redeem 50,000 miles for […]