e-miles is a free program that lets you earn frequent flyer miles, hotel points or gift cards, by participating in online surveys. I actually joined back in March, 2015, in response to an offer from Hilton to earn 1,000 Hilton HHonors points for participating in 2 surveys. Since I earned these Hilton points, I have […]
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I Am Canceling Rob’s Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card
I am canceling Rob’s Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card Remember, Rob got the card last year and received 70,000 Marriott Rewards points after making $2,000 in purchases within the first 3 months. (The current offer is back down to 50,000 Marriott Rewards points). We actually used this card and earned a ton of additional Marriott Rewards […]
We Received Our Known Travelers Numbers
We had our TSA Pre√ appointment on September 14, 2015. We all received our letters dated September 18, 2015, with our Known Traveler Numbers. These numbers expire September 15, 2020. From now on, I will include these numbers on any of our airline reservations. I also need to go into some pending reservations, like […]
If You Have An American Express Gold or Platinum Card And Are Planning To Pay For Your Hotel, Consider A Hotel Collection Resort For Some Complimentary Benefits
If you stay a minimum of two nights at a Hotel Collection resort, you can receive a room upgrade, if available and a $100 hotel credit on qualifying dining, spa, or resort activities. As long as… -You have an American Express Gold Card, American Express Business Gold Card, American Express Platinum Card, American Express Business Platinum Card -You […]
If You Have An American Express Platinum Card And Are Planning To Pay For Your Hotel, Consider A Fine Hotel & Resort For Some Complimentary Benefits
As an American Express Platinum Card Member, you are eligible to book through FINE HOTELS & RESORTS. When you pay for your stays with your American Express Platinum or American Express Business Platinum, you have access to complimentary benefits during your stay. Generally, these benefits are as follows: -Noon check-in when available -Room upgrade upon […]
I Am Canceling My Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Visa card
I am canceling my Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Visa card. Remember, I got the card last year (for the second time!) because I received 50,000 United MileagePlus bonus miles after making $2,000 in purchases within the first 3 months and an additional 5,000 bonus miles when Rob, who I made an authorized user, made a purchase […]
Our TSA Pre√ Appointment
Yesterday. my family and I went to our TSA Pre√ appointment. We went to the West 35th street Identogo location in the city. (Remember, on a whim, we slept for free in the city the night before). We had 11:30 appointment for 3 members of my family and 11:45 for the other 2. They took […]
You May Need To Keep Track Of Your Spending If You Are Trying To Get An Annual Spend Bonus
I recently wrote about being mindful of your spend caps if you have and use an American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card or American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card, or an American Express Business Gold Card, or an Amex Everyday or Everyday Preferred Card. That is, you may only want to spend up to a certain amount […]
Earn Rewards When You Throw Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Just like school has again begun, so has the Bar and Bat Mitzvah season. Daniel is at the end of his season and Jessie and Mason are just starting theirs. Throwing a Bat or Bat Mitzvah is a great way to rack up points and miles on your spending. After all, do you know what […]
Be Flexible About Your Accommodations
Sometimes we only have enough points to book one room at a hotel. If we want to stay for free, we “squish” into this one room. My kids are still young enough that we can still get away with this. (probably only for a little while longer). The best case, the hotel allows a […]