While I like to refer to being a member of the Saverocity Forum, this post is not about being a member of the forum. Although it is a good idea if you aren’t already. I dislike signing up for multiple memberships to various sites and stores because that means another username, password, and possibly another Read More

I want to begin and let you know that this post is not in regards to any manufactured spending as you already know which card you need to use. This post is more about your every day spend and possibly non category bonus specific spend. This post is not discrediting how useful the additional warranty Read More

In 2014, we had some interesting news in manufactured spending. We’ve seen deals that died like CVS going cash only for Vanilla Reloads. Then they strengthened the checking of identities of bulk cash equivalent sales and changed the policy to $2,000 per day. I wanted to write more about the systems implementation behind the scenes that Read More

As we wrap up 2014 and another blogging year, I just want to say thank you to all those I’ve met whether in person or virtual, my readers, and most importantly, the entire team here at Saverocity. You all keep me wanting to continue to blog and share my insights. Thanks for sticking along for Read More

Early last week, Blackhawk Technologies, the company behind ReloadIT, PayPower, GiftCardMall, GoWallet, GiftCardLab, CardZone, their acquisition of CardPool, and a Visa Buxx flavor called “Buxx” announced a partnership with Hyatt to sell gift cards in supermarkets likely through the GiftCardMall subsidiary. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Selects Blackhawk Network As Preferred Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Selects Blackhawk Read More

In January 2015, we will see some category changes under the Hyatt portfolio. The hotels are: Hotel Current Category New Category Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills 1 2 Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center 1 2 Hyatt Place Denver-South/Park Meadows 1 2 Hyatt Place Nashville Airport 1 2 Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport 1 2 Hyatt Regency Dongguan Read More

In August 2013, I opened a Chase United MileagePlus Explorer card thinking I would utilize it more than I would. I wound up closing the card, but it was actually after the annual fee assessed. I paid the annual fee, then called Chase that I wanted to close the card. As with all of my Read More

The team up of CardCash and Walmart has gone live. If you haven’t seen it, you should check it out so you know your options. The user interface/experience with the Walmart site is much better than the United Exchange. The complaint that I originally had about was the autofill JavaScript and that has been fixed for Read More

I recently posted that the gift card exchange with United for miles has come back after a small hiatus. The Associated Press has reported that Walmart will be partnering with CardCash on exchanging select gift cards for Walmart gift cards. It seems that they are shedding the name ABC Gift Cards and use CardCash as its Read More