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Advice | Credit Cards

10 Minute Metal Muscle Blast – Amex Biz Plat Edition!

ByDW September 27, 2017June 4, 2024

If you haven’t already heard, the American Express Business Platinum card is now available in METAL! And it is heavier…

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Advice | Air Travel | Redemption

Singapore Krisflyer Redemption on Star Alliance Partners – Call First, Transfer Points Second!

ByDW September 26, 2017June 4, 2024

Did you know that you can redeem Singapore Krisflyer miles for travel on Star Alliance partner carriers? Of course you did!…

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Advice | Air Travel | Travel

My perfect “bad” Skymiles redemption

ByDW September 25, 2017June 4, 2024

I always strive to redeem my points and miles for maximum value. Whether that means flying premium class cabins, scheduling…

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Advice | Air Travel | Redemption

How to convince your wife (or husband) to travel to France

ByDW September 17, 2017June 4, 2024

You want to go to France. Bistro dining in Paris, sipping through wine country, lounging around in the French Rivera…

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Advice | Credit Cards

Travel Rewards Credit Cards – Justifying Annual Fees

ByDW September 11, 2017June 4, 2024

While I am open to paying annual fees on credit cards, the points and benefits earned MUST outweigh that cost…

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Advice | Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve – Is it Worth it? Year 2

ByDW September 6, 2017June 4, 2024

As we approach the beginning of year 2 of the Chase Sapphire Reserve, many of you are probably wondering whether…

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Advice | Credit Cards | Earning

The Easiest 50,009 AAdvantage Miles I Ever Earned!

ByDW August 18, 2017June 4, 2024

Fan of American Airlines AAdvantage miles? Yes, me too and I would like to share with you the easiest 50,009…

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Experiences

Guesting Amex Centurion Lounge Access to Strangers – Your Thoughts?

ByDW August 17, 2017June 4, 2024

During a recent trip with friends to Napa, California (via San Francisco), I had the opportunity to visit one of…

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Air Travel | Airline | Status

Is United Premier Gold Worth a Mileage Run?

ByDW August 16, 2017June 4, 2024

I have United Premier Gold status, but only through August 25th! I have the ability to retain this Premier Gold…

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Advice | Credit Cards | Hotel

Match Now to Ritz-Carlton Rewards 3 Free Nights Offer (Coming Aug 18th)?

ByDW August 15, 2017June 4, 2024

I recently applied (this past May) for the the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Card, where I would earn 2 complimentary nights at any participating…

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