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...]
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...]
I just received an offer from Chase in my email today for a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Plus personal credit card with 50,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 in the first three months. I played around with the URL, but it is definitely targeted. Dropping some of the identifying tags meant either the page wouldn't load or it would ask me … [Read more...]
Carl gets another mention in the blog today. He started a thread on MilePoint when he found that not all Hyatt hotels participate in the OPEN Savings® program offered by American Express, which gives you a choice of cash back or bonus points when you use your Amex business card. Hyatt is a relative newcomer to OPEN Savings, but it attracted … [Read more...]
