Offer Extended! 5 Things You Can Do with the 5000 Point Rakuten Sign-Up Bonus
Update April 2nd – offer has been extended through June 30th! With the Rakuten $50 (or 5000 Amex…
Just say “No” to DCC!
What the heck is dynamic currency conversion (DCC)? Let’s say you are traveling abroad in Europe. Dynamic currency…
The Psychology of Miles & Points: Redefining What it Means to be Wealthy
If you had a million points in your account but no time or flexibility to use them, are…
The 48-Hour Trap: Why Your Southwest Connection Isn’t Eligible for a Seat Upgrade (Yet)
I had an interesting experience upgrading my seats in for my return flight from Florida earlier this week.…
Flight Review: Southwest’s New Assigned Seating and Boarding Process
Last week I had my first experience flying Southwest with the new assigned seating and boarding process flying…
Thoughts on Hyatt’s “Thoughtfully” Nerfed Award Chart
Last week Hyatt announced a “thoughtful update” to the World of Hyatt award chart along with some other…
Building a Spring Break Trip with the Chase 40% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic
Through February 28th, Chase is offering a 40% bonus on Ultimate Rewards points transferred to Virgin Atlantic. While…
Triple Cash Back/Bilt/Amex Points at Rakuten Today: 15% at Many Retailers
Shopping portal Rakuten has elevated payouts today on many retailers, up to 15%, to celebrate Presidents Day. This…
Manufacture 6 Hyatt Elite Nights for 1667 Points Per Night
Hyatt has two overlapping promotions currently, that can stack to manufacture elite nights at a low cost. It’s…
Get Easy, ~1 Year Southwest Companion Pass with New Credit Card Offers
Fresh on the heels of 2 different short-term Companion Pass offers for this summer and fall, there are…