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Use Your Amex Airline Fee Credits!

ByDW November 30, 2016June 4, 2024

With Thanksgiving in the books, it is practically 2017 already! If you have any outstanding 2016 New Year’s Resolutions, consider…

Advice | Redemption | Travel

Reserve Marriott Award Nights – Without Points!

ByDW November 21, 2016June 4, 2024

I was talking with a friend of mine last week and much to my delight, the conversation took a turn…

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Credit Cards | Monthly Top Cards

AYP List of Top Credit Cards for November 2016

ByDW November 17, 2016June 4, 2024

Remember, remember the credit cards of November! Make your wallet GREAT AGAIN – stuff it with the most rewarding credit…

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Advice | Earning | Redemption | Starter Guide

Stop Collecting Points & Miles!

ByDW November 14, 2016June 4, 2024

I’ve seen London and I’ve seen France, and I’ve ordered room service from the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam in my underpants….

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Air Travel

Fly Tampa to Havana on Southwest Airlines

ByDW November 11, 2016June 4, 2024

US airlines have been cleared for commercial air service to Cuban cities! The specific routes have been awarded to cities…

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Advice | Credit Cards

Don’t Carry Balances – Chase Slate to the Rescue!

ByDW November 7, 2016June 4, 2024

In August Chase released a premium credit card called the Chase Sapphire Reserve. This card is the bee’s knees, the…

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Travel

Fare Deal – $363 Non-stop JFK to Helsinki, Finland!

ByDW November 4, 2016June 4, 2024

Ever been to Helsinki, Finland? There are some awesome non-stop economy fares for $363 on British Airways out of New York…

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Redemption | Travel

Buy Starpoints at a 50% Discount (Targeted)!

ByDW November 2, 2016June 4, 2024

Let me begin today by saying that I am not a huge fan of buying points. I recognize that purchasing points…

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Air Travel | Redemption

Do Travel Portals Offer the Best Prices on Flights?

ByDW October 31, 2016October 31, 2016

When it comes to credit card rewards points, I prefer to transfer to travel partners in order to maximize value….

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Credit | Credit Cards

Please Put Away The Debit Card!

ByDW October 28, 2016June 4, 2024

Please, oh please, I am begging you please – stop using your debit card. While your debit card may have been appropriate a few decades ago, it should not be seeing much daylight in 2016 and going forward. Why? Well, your debit card…

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