Trip Report: Romania, Part 1 (2018)
I just returned from 9 days traveling around Romania. Specifically, Transylvania. I didn’t have a good idea of what it’s like before I went. Especially in the miles and points..
Brandon Asks: What do you guys think about bank bonuses?
Today’s Brandon Asks question comes from Rich, who writes: “I have never dipped my toe into bank bonuses. I’ve seen that Discover Bank will pay $200 to park $25K for
Free Business Idea: Virtual Reality Saloons
The other day I went down to the mall and happened to arrive during a shift change at the customer service desk. I wandered over to a row of couches
MORE No-Notice Hilton Devaluations; Burn Your Points Soon
I’m literally in the middle of writing about my Hilton redemptions in Romania. 7 nights this month set me back 60,000 Hilton points (without 5th night free).
I happen to go to Hi..
Quick Deal: Higher 75k offer for City National Bank Crystal Infinite Visa Available
It seems like a week of time sensitive posts here on the blog. First came news that Plastiq’s summer promo was ending a little later than expected. Next, Robert wrote
Everything I Wanted to Know About Hawaiian’s New Boston Service
Hawaiian Airlines announced direct service to Boston starting in April 2019. With flights 5 days a week on A330s equipped with 18 lie-flat seats, this will be by far the
Just When Does the Plastiq Masterpass Promo End?
This should probably be a #veryshortblogpost. Posting here pushes it directly to anyone who subscribes by email but doesn’t check twitter 24/7. The time sensitive nature of this ..
What goes into a good active savings strategy?
A headline passed across my Twitter feed yesterday that seemed like a good bank account signup bonus: “$500 Bonus for New Money Market Account at Capital One.” $500 is a
Two nights in Winchester, Hampshire, England
We recently decided to meet up with the UK contingent of our family for a short reunion, but needed a location that was mutually acceptable for all parties. Winchester is
Actionable Tips to Make Travel With Kids More Enjoyable
Back from a quick trip to Florida with my family, I’m energized over how smooth our travel with a little one has been these past 3 years. Family travel seems
The Great Debate: Amex is Crushing Chase
Editor: We’re debuting a new feature here on the blog, “The Great Debate.” This format is a back and forth between anonymous writers who will argue for/against an overall point.
Episode 90 – Noah from Money Metagame’s Gap Year
Episode Description
Noah from Money Metagame returns to check in about how his gap year with his wife is going. We chat about how they are paying the bills, whether they
Map Of All The World’s National Parks
Personally, I love visiting national parks… And I love maps.
The thinking here (and related maps I plan to add), is to help plan out trips. With this map, I can look
Shop Talk: The Best “Tier 3” Credit Cards with Miles Per Day
Welcome to another edition of Shop Talk where we discuss what’s going on in our personal points & miles space and highlight what we think is interesting in the broader
Rewards programs offering rebates on point redemptions
A few days ago I saw Frequent Miler post some datapoints describing how folks who carry both the personal Barclays JetBlue Plus Mastercard and the JetBlue Business Card were rece..
Follow-up: Four Seasons Renovations, Park Hyatt Breakfast Gratuity, AT&T International Charges
I wanted to briefly follow-up on my recent posts on St. Kitts and Nevis. We enjoyed the trip very much overall, but invariably I find myself chasing details associated with
The Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Tip You Won’t See Anywhere Else
I’m headed to my 2nd Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) next week. Before my first trip and again before this one I have read a LOT of Mickey’s
US Bank Real-Time Rewards are growing on me
I wrote back in April about my misfired attempt to use US Bank Real-Time Rewards to pay for a hotel stay, learning the boring way that they really do enforce
What I did on My Summer Vacation, and What I’m Up to Now
Happy back to school everyone! I’ve been quiet for a bit so just wanted to update you on what’s up in my world. Here’s a quick photo recap of my
Keep These Things in Mind About Hilton Weekend Certificates
A variety of Amex Hilton credit cards offer “free” weekend nights at Hilton properties. Some earned them as a signup bonus on the card anniversary, like the $75 Amex Hilton
Winners and losers from changes to Consumers Credit Union Free Rewards Checking accounts (and why it matters)
I’ve been an enthusiastic fan of high-interest checking and savings accounts ever since you could earn 6% APY on your PayPal account balance back in the early 2000’s (unfortunate..
Disney Cruise Line Transfer Options – Tips and Tricks
I got the chance to take my second Disney cruise, a four night Bahamian cruise on the Disney Dream. I spent quite a bit of time debating the best Disney
It’s all about the memories
When I was in college, I had the chance to take a road trip with my buddies across the United States. We made the grave mistake of stopping by Jamba