Award Wallet sent me the following email the other day….. “According to our records the following points or miles or coupons are going to expire soon: Program Name: Hyatt Gold Passport Owner: Cindy Greenstein Expiring Balance: Anniversary Award Nights – 1 Coupon Expires on: February 28, 2015″ And they were right! With the Chase Hyatt […]
Category: Mom’s Tips
Citibank Will Waive My $95 Membership Fee If I Make 5 Purchases
As you know, many times the reason I apply for certain cards is because of lucrative sign-up bonuses. Once I meet the spend requirements for the bonus, I usually retire the card into a drawer, not to be taken out again unless there is some other incentive associated with the card. So what do […]
How I Use My Chase Freedom Card
I use my Chase Freedom card A LOT!!!! (My mother has one too thanks to me! ) I definitely use this card if I am making a purchase in a bonus category (see explanation below). I also take this card out of my wallet for the type of purchase that I would use my Starwood […]
Free Wi-Fi For Marriott Rewards Members
Starting January 15, 2015 Marriott Rewards will offer free in-room Wi-Fi to all Marriott Rewards members who book directly on Marriott.com, Marriott’s mobile app, 1-800 MARRIOTT, or through a Marriott hotel. Some exceptions apply. […]
Join A Service To Help You Keep Track Of All Of Your Program Information
I am in the process of creating an app that will help you keep track of all of your rewards programs, point balances and point expiration dates, but in the interim, you can join a service such as AwardWallet or Points.com to assist you with your tracking. Go To Tip 10-Know That You Will Make Mistakes Along […]
Get Each Family Member Their Own Frequent Flier Accounts
For those times that we actually pay for our flights (yes, we do this at times), I make sure that everyone in my family is getting credit for their flights. Also, my kids are getting old enough where they will start to travel without us. Read here about Daniel’s point earning trip to Turks and […]
Consider Whether To Keep The Card When The Annual Fee Is Due
When the time comes to pay the annual fee, consider whether the card makes sense to keep. Many times the credit card companies waive the fee the first year as an additional enticement for you to apply for the card. But what happens a year later when you get a bill for the annual fee […]
Find Good Credit Card Point Bonus Offers And Take Advantage Of Them
Be on the lookout for good credit card point bonus offers and take advantage of them. Many credit card companies offer big point bonuses when you meet certain minimum spend requirements in a given amount of time. In addition, within many of these offers, the annual fee is waived the first year. A few years […]
Know Which Credit Card To Use and When
Once you have a diversified wallet of credit cards, you need to know which one to use based on what you are charging or on what rewards you want to accumulate. Some credit cards offer extra points at restaurants, gas stations, supermarkets, etc. while others are linked to specific loyalty programs in which you […]
Pay Your Credit Card Bills In Full And On Time
Pay your credit card bills in full and on time for two main reasons. First, if you do not pay your balance in full, you will be subject to interest. Any interest that you pay will negate any free travel that you book on points. This game only works if you do not incur […]