Credit Cards

I had just pulled out of the rental car area of Minneapolis – St. Paul International Airport when I saw a giant sign that read: Still Collecting Airline Miles?  Still Using a Pager? It was an ad for FlexPerks and apologies for the lack of a picture of the ad.  …

One of the most simple ways you can earn points is through using shopping portals from point programs to make your online purchases.  I was glad to see Keri wrote about ways to get points even when booking directly through the hotel, and specifically about the program TopCashBack. I brought …

With all the credit cards people apply to for miles, I just wanted to post a cautionary note regarding one of my accounts that got compromised. I consider myself pretty savvy with paying attention to my finances.  I use Mint.com to track my purchases and review them often.  I review …

The Discover Card’s ShopDiscover is currently giving 15% Cashback for Groupon Purchases!  Since Cashback can be redeemed for, well, cash, this results in 15% off every purchase you make on Groupon. I think that everyone should have a Discover Card in their wallet for purchases like these.  There’s no annual …

I just had a reminder on my calendar to register for Hyatt’s 90 day Platinum Trial for Visa Signature Card Holders.  (If you have a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Freedom Card for example, you probably have a Visa Signature Card.  It will say on the logo.) Tomorrow is the last …

Earning points on credit card spend is exciting.  Sometimes points can just add up from regular every day purchases and result in a great trip. But what happens if the trip you want cannot be bought by points?  Or if you find you are at the point where you are …

The United MileagePlus Explorer Card commercial gives us a Goofus and Gallant type situation regarding two travelers–coworkers, I assume.  One traveler clumsily navigates the airport process whereas the other knows a few shortcuts.  I cannot find the commercial online, so I’ll briefly lay out the commercial: Goofus avoids checking bags …

Below are our Freddie Awards ballots for general edification and mostly the amusement of our readers. Disclaimer: We don’t know about programs we haven’t tried. We mostly voted for the programs that made us feel special, not necessarily the ones who provided the most widespread value. YRMV. Best Promotion for Redemption …

I knew this day was coming.  It’s my fault.  I didn’t prepare, and I didn’t plan out my Gold Status for this year. Still, this is not the e-mail I want to read on Valentine’s Day:  But where did I go wrong? First, most of my travel is for work.  …