Who doesn’t like free stuff? I sure do and on our recent trip to Park City (I am here now), I took advantage of much of what my credit cards have to offer and enjoyed a lot of free goodies…..here are the details…. Flights-I used American Express Membership Rewards points to purchase our 4 Delta […]
Category: Spending Tips
Earn Rewards Immediately As You Spend With Capital One And Barclays
With the sexy flexible rewards points programs like American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards and Citi ThankYou Rewards, your points from spending (and bonuses) will not post until your statement closes. So sometimes when you have a time contraint, it may be too late to use your rewards once the rewards post. Capital One […]
If You Have The American Express Gold Card, Be Mindful Of Your Annual Grocery Spend
Recall that with the American Express Gold Card you earn 4X Membership Rewards points per $1 spent at supermarkets on up to $25,000 per year in purchases. After you spend $25,000 in a given year, you only earn 1X Membership per $1 spent at supermarkets. Although I find it hard to fathom anyone spending more than $25,000 on grocery purchases […]
Know That Refunds From Prior Periods Will Offset Your Spend Requirements When You Are Going For Bonuses
I almost made a big mistake but I realized I was making it and saved myself. Recall, I just got this offer with my American Express Business Platinum card to earn 25,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases and an extra 10,000 points after spending an additional $5,000 through 10/15/18. I am in the […]
I Spent A Perfect $1,501 In The Third Quarter At Restaurants Using My Chase Freedom Card
I have been using my Chase Freedom Card for my restaurants the third quarter of 2016, as restaurants were a 3rd quarter bonus category. Keep in mind, you only earn the 5% cash back or 5 Chase Ultimate Rewards points on up to $1,500 in purchases or a total of $75 cash back or 7,500 Chase […]
I Just Scored 2,500 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points With A Phone Call
I usually activate my 5% quarterly Freedom bonus, the first day I can do so. That way, I am guaranteed getting the points. However, last quarter, I forgot to activate in March for the 2nd quarter bonus and did not remember until June. I had been using my Chase Freedom card at grocery stores […]
Know That You Earn Extra Amex Rewards When You Spend In The US Only
If you are traveling overseas, most rewards earning Amex cards only offer bonus points when you spend at home. For example, both the American Express Gold Card and the Hilton Honors American Express card, only offer the dining bonus in U.S Restaurants. If food shopping or gas purchasing, the American Express Gold Card, Amex […]
I Am Not Throwing Away My Shot…
…to earn a lot of rewards the next time I purchase Hamilton tickets. I was one of the lucky ones that saw Hamilton last summer (at regular ticket prices!) before all of the hype. I knew little about it, but I purchased the tickets because it was highly recommended by a friend whose opinion […]
Organize The Group Gift
A friend of mine recently had a surprise 45th birthday party. I stepped up to organize the group gift. I ended up collection $100 per couple from 31 couples and used that money to purchase gift cards, most with no fees. For the first time, I held the checks till my actual credit card […]
If You Need To Buy Gift Cards, Consider Shopping At Places Where You Get Bonus Points With Your Cards
For all of the various occasions that you need to buy gifts for, consider gift cards if you will get bonus points purchasing them For example, use a card that offers bonus rewards on dining and buy a restaurant gift card. Or use a card that offers bonus rewards at supermarkets, and go get a […]