Sharing the tricks and tools of better travel
I have always tried to keep you guys informed about my relationships with other companies, especially affiliate marketing. There is no denying that it has the power to influence content. I hope that by providing disclosure you can judge for yourself if I have honestly provided useful advice or if you should question it and move on. No one should … [Read more...]
I rented a car to visit FT University in Washington, DC, last weekend. Public transit was just too much of an ordeal to the host hotel, and a taxi would have cost the same. (Actually driving there from DCA was a nightmare, but I blame Google Maps for that.) My two preferred rental agencies are National and Hertz. National doesn’t have the best … [Read more...]
Today I'll answer some reader questions about credit cards. Many of us apply for several rewards cards over the course of each year, and it can be difficult to know when to trade off between cards with similar benefits or how to strategically apply for a new card while planning to close an old account. 3LeftTurns: I have the American Express … [Read more...]
When it comes to Delta, not only do I hold elite status on the airline, but I also hold a co-branded American Express card. The two go hand-in-hand … spending enough on the American Express earns me Medallion Qualification Miles that lets me earn higher elite status on the airline. And with the new Delta Medallion program beginning in 2014, I … [Read more...]
American Express recently changed the terms for its OPEN Savings® program for business card holders. Previously you could only earn cash back in the form of a statement credit. Now, you have a choice between cash back or bonus Membership Rewards points. Some merchants will earn you a 5% statement credit or 2 bonus points per dollar. Other … [Read more...]
