Category - Recaps

Find Hidden Ebay Gift Cards in you PayPal Account by Travel With Grant. Old post, but it still works. If you’re anything like me then you definitely have some hidden cards you forgot about. Early Warning Launches Real-Time P2P... Read More →

Spirit Airlines Updates Baggage Policy for Active Military Members by Spirit. Pretty late on this news, but two free checked bags and free carry on is pretty generous from an airline that relies on fees like this to turn a profit. When... Read More →

Amex account data might have been exposed in breach at third-party co. by SC Magazine. Not sure why this breach would only affect American Express cards since they said none of their own systems were breached, but still something to... Read More →

Citigold Checking Bonus Update: How I Got My Miles to Post, Downgrade Options & Avoiding More Fees by Miles to Memories. Don’t bother calling until it’s been more than three statement cycles after the requirements have... Read More →

Two Senators Have Introduced a Bill to Limit The Airline Fees You Pay. Good Idea? by View From The Wing. No thank you, this would just increase the base fare for carriers (especially ultra low cost carriers). I would like to see... Read More →

Sears and Kmart offering 100% back in points on many items by Frequent Miler. Some deals for those into these types of things. American Express CEO Chenault On Thin Ice, Company Possibly in Play by Fox News. No way this is going to... Read More →

An Interesting Serve Closure Data Point & Bluebird/Serve Strategy Going Forward by Miles to Memories. Honestly at this stage, I’d just be loading to the maximum and just assuming the account will be shut down. Little-known... Read More →

Get in the Game with SPG: Win A Share of 1,361 Prizes. I Already Won! By Michael W Travels. I never win these things, so I’ve given up trying. Airlines Really Don’t Want to Upgrade People for Free by Bloomberg. Not really... Read More →

Great New Amex Offer – $400 Back On Qantas Flights! by Running With Miles. From memory they have offered this before, good deal if you need a Qantas revenue flight over $2,000. Portals May No Longer Pay Out For eBay Gift Cards On eBay... Read More →

Don’t Forget About How Easy it is to Earn Free Points with JetBlue Badges by Angelina Travels. Nice way to rack up some easy JetBlue miles. Hyatt’s Just Launched a New “Unbrand” to Bring More Upscale Hotels into Gold Passport by View... Read More →

IRS Statement On “Get Transcript” by IRS. Originally 114,000 taxpayers were affected, this number is now estimated to be 700,000. 50% Less Golden Circle Points Required for Room Awards by Shutter Whale. Not sure how useful this will be... Read More →

IHG website shows Kimpton hotels and Points and Cash copay 15% discount rates by Loyalty Traveler. If you’ve ever wondered why financial institutions hit you with such high overdraft fees, here is why. 584 of the largest financial... Read More →

Making sure the Hyatt Diamond deal doesn’t get the best of me by As The Joe Flies. Joe basically lists the reasons why Hyatt offer this status match in the first place, to shift your spend to Hyatt. It’s ok to do so, just keep in... Read More →

Best Buy cardholders, check your inbox by PFdigest. Targeted on going offers like this are going to become a lot more popular as different card issuers tighten their application rules. Brooks Brothers credit card steps up its cardholder... Read More →

What are the best credit cards for reselling? by Tagging Miles. Anything with a high category bonus should work well, something I don’t see discussed much is buying gift cards at places like office supply stores were you can get... Read More →