Update: The portal is no longer in business We noted recently in a roundup post that there’s a new shopping portal called Giving Assistant which is offering 5% cashback on all Amazon purchases. We’d like to do a short review... Read More →
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Citi Premier 60k & Amex Platinum 100k Still Available
We reported on the 60,000 point bonus on the Citi Premier card and the 100k bonus on the Amex Platinum card. Both are reportedly dead….or are they? Citi Premier The link for the Premier which we posted originally is no longer... Read More →
Chase Refer-a-Friend on Freedom, CSP, and INK is Up Again
Chase periodically send out a refer-a-friend bonus offer of 5,000 Ultimate Rewards points for each friend you refer Direct Link The Freedom, Sapphire, and INK cards are all part of this offer and you can do 10 referrals on each unique... Read More →
Got 50K Bonus on Citi Premier? Ask to be Matched for 60K
We reported on the newly available offer on the Citi Premier card to get 60,000 Thank You points for card members after spending $3500 on the card. (The offer link does not appear to be working anymore.) Many of us just applied for this... Read More →
[Expired] 60,000 Thank You Points with Premier Card and $3500 in Spend!
The Offer Direct Link Updated Link Signup for the Citi Thank You Premier and receive a 60,000 points bonus after spending $3500 within 3 months. This is an awesome deal! Usually, you get 50,000 points after $3000 in spend; now... Read More →
$20 Staples Gift Card with $300 Amex Gift Card Purchase, 8/30-9/5
The Offer Direct Link (next weeks ad page 13) Purchase $300 in Amex gift cards and receive a $20 Staples gift card via Staples Easy Rebates. You need to submit a Staples Easy Rebate in order to get the $20 gift card. The rebate... Read More →
Amex Platinum 100k Signup Bonus Offer
The Offer Direct Link Get approved for the Amex Platinum card and receive 100,000 Membership Reward points after spending $3000. The standard offer is 40,000. To get this offer, you need to go to the above link incognito. After a number... Read More →
$150 Amex Gift Card for $141 at Safeway/Vons & More
The Offer Purchase $150 or more in American Express gift cards at Safeway/Vons/Pavilion’s and get a $15 instant discount with coupon. $150 Amex gift card will cost $141 total after the discount. There’s also an offer to get... Read More →
[Expired] $100 eBay Gift Card for $95 on eBay
The Offer Direct Link Purchase a $100 eBay e-gift card for $95 from Paypal Digital Gifts on eBay Currently, no limit is being shown as to the quantity you can purchase. It will likely be added soon. UPDATE: It’s now limited to 1... Read More →
Citi Offers 14-Day Grace Period for Signup Bonuses
A reader commented recently that they were told by a Citi rep about a 14-day grace period for signup bonus on their AA Platinum card. For example, if you have to spend $3,000 in 3 months, you’ll actually get 3 months plus 14 days... Read More →
Raise $10 Promo at Topcashback Ends in 6 Days
Many of us are taking advantage of the offer from Topcashback and Raise to get $10 per gift card listed when going through the portal. This really takes the sting out of the commission cost of selling gift cards and makes Raise the best... Read More →
Changes to Mango Prepaid 6% Interest Account (take 2)
Transition Process We’ve written about the numerous options of high-interest savings accounts, including the 6% interest rate earned with the Mango prepaid/savings account. Mango recently announced that their account will switch... Read More →
More on Bank of America Credit Card Applications
$5000 Threshold In the terms of many BofA cards, including Alaska, Travel Rewards and Cash Rewards, the terms mention that based on the credit line you receive you’ll get either the Signature version of the card or the Platinum... Read More →
The Various Levels of Paypal Accounts
Paypal has various security procedures to verify accounts; as the account gets more verified, they’ll allow you more opportunities to use your Paypal account. Link a Credit Card The basic first step most people take when opening a... Read More →
Visa Gift Cards: $15 Off $300 at Office Max, $600 for $591
The Offer Purchase $300 in Visa gift cards at Office Max and receive an instant $15 discount at the register. This offer is not found on the website but is being shown in some/all Office Max locations. The Fine Print Valid... Read More →

