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Tag: AMEX

You often save money using points to book cash flights instead of trying to figure out how to redeem them for award seats. Here is a simple primer for the different options out there and the value you can get.
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Using bank points to book cash flights and travel: a primer

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018JoeComment(1)

The miles and points game has definitely changed over the past few years. These days, you may get more value using points to book cash flights instead of stressing searching for award space. Bob Dwyer detailed the rise of bank points in this great post on Saverocity. Then he went ahead and ranked the major […]

American Express Earning Strategies

AMEX Everyday card – much better than I gave it credit for

July 3, 2015JoeComment(0)

I wasn’t really a fan of AMEX’s Everyday offerings when they first came out. I just wasn’t super impressed with the earning structure and felt that there were way better cards out there. In fact, I threw the cards into Tier 4 of my never completed Credit Card Tier lists, writing “Finally, the AMEX Everyday […]

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AA bonus transfer from SPG

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015JoeComments(2)

I don’t normally post these “deals” anymore but I wanted to reflect on something related. However I also wanted to avoid a clickbait-y title so I didn’t know what else to put as the title.Anyway since the title has the “deal” in it let me get that out of the way: 30k AA miles for a […]

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How much will British Airways Executive Club Program Changes hurt?

January 28, 2015JoeComments(3)

Every time there is a devaluation in the miles and points world, the general message out there is that the sky is falling. While British Airways’ most recent Executive Club changes certainly may fall into that category for some people, these changes aren’t too big deal a deal to me.Summary of Avios Earning Changes– You’ll earn […]

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My Fun Little Small Business Saturday Game

November 17, 2014November 17, 2014JoeComments(10)

Fun to me, at least. So as a million blogs have informed you by now, American Express’ annual Small Business Saturday is coming up on November 29th and registration is now open. For unfamiliar:– You can register EACH American Express card you have for this promotion– Authorized users count as separate cards, so if you […]

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My name is Joe Cheung and I love to travel. After my wife and I had two THREE lovely kids, we still kept going. Follow along as I chronicle our family travels – good and bad – and the tips and tricks we use to fund the majority of our travel with miles and points. Click the photo for more about us and thanks for visiting!

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