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CategoryPlastiq.com Deal Debriefing (Masterpass $0 fee payments)
A long standing format here on Milenomics–the Deal Debriefing is where we look backward at a deal that is either dead, or has ended. These posts are not to brag,
Communication miracles in international travel
I was telling someone (not a frequent traveler) about my Romania trip. She asked if English was widely spoken there. It wasn’t. She asked: “how do you communicate?”
My respons..
Free Hilton Honors transfers and my 2.2 cent per point redemption
As we near the winter holiday season, I’ve started planning a New Year jaunt to celebrate my recent nuptials. We already planned to visit the West Coast after Christmas, and
Hilton Sibiu: Sweet Redemption (RIP), Generous Upgrade
I’ve written before about my unimpressive Diamond upgrade rate at Hilton. Well, a few weeks ago, I finally scored my 2nd ever great Hilton upgrade – the Royal Suite at Hilton Sib..
Balea Lake – Highlight of my Romania trip
This is a continuation of my Romania trip report. See also: Part 1, which established general expectations of Transylvania.
The highlight of this trip is Balea Lake, a glacial la..
Do this now: register for 2018 fourth quarter bonus categories
With October 1 around the corner, it’s time to make sure you’ve activated your credit cards’ quarterly bonus earning categories.Chase FreedomIn the fourth quarter of 2018, Chase ..
Shop Talk: Better Know Your Bloggers Edition
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
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
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
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.
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..
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
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
Brandon Asks: How Can I Pay Bills with a Credit Card?
We’re back with a Brandon asks post today on a topic that I’m sure many of you can relate to. Today’s Brandon Asks question comes from reader Phil, who writes:
Index construction is the most important, least understood part of the indexing revolution
Modestly improved investor education and extensive marketing have made investors today more conscious of the costs of their investment decisions, and helped promote the use of in..