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Points and Deals Update

August 26, 2014 By Leana 2 Comments

1) Get $14 on your first reservation from Booking.com when going through Topcashback(my link).  (h/t Doctorofcredit) 2) Amex Everyday Preferred is now paying me commission. As you probably know, I’ve reviewed it quite a few times before it offered me any incentive. At the moment I consider it the best “keeper” card for regular family. The […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Avios, miles, points, Southwest, Topcashback

The Quirks of Redeeming My Bonus From Wells Fargo Propel

August 25, 2014 By Leana 7 Comments

The short version is: Everything went well… I think. Now, on to the long version. I’ve written about Wells Fargo Propel’s bonus a few times. The card does not pay me commission, in case you are wondering. On one hand, the bank is super quirky. My husband’s card was approved on its own after a […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: credit cards, miles, points, Wells Fargo

Bringing My Parents Here With The Help of Points. The Cost Breakdown.

August 6, 2014 By Leana 6 Comments

  1. The Cost Breakdown Sanibel Getaway With the Help of Chase IHG Card Ceritificates How To Survive Magic Kingdom The Points Guy Hangs Out with Southwest Flight Attendants Niagara Falls, Elvis and Amish. Oh My! A few months ago, I brought my mom and dad from Europe to visit us here in the U.S. […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: family trip report, miles, points

Miles and Points, Too Many Blogs

August 1, 2014 By Leana 3 Comments

An update: They changed the terms, and now you have to sign up by the end of today and use the credit by August 5th. There is a promotion on Ruelala online store that gives free $25 credit. No catch, other than you have to sign up by August 6th, and make a purchase by August 25th. […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: AAdvantage, chase, CITI, miles, points

Why I Made a Speculative Transfer From SPG to AAdvantage

July 23, 2014 By Leana 10 Comments

First things first: All mileage transfers from SPG are speculative. Why? Because they are not instant. If I had a specific plan and date in mind, SPG is not a program I would rely on. A lot can change in  2 or 7 days it takes for the transfer to go through. For most families, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: AAdvantage, miles, points, SPG

Does CITI Have a Black List?

July 9, 2014 By Leana 8 Comments

 A few weeks ago, I made a list of  cards that I personally would consider renewing. Sometimes, though, things are not quite so cut and dry when it comes to an annual fee. Occasionally, there are situations where I feel on the fence about a specific card and call and try to get a retention […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: AAdvantage, CITI, credit cards, miles, points

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