I just learned a new trick to add into my toolbox, and it is to pay attention to your favorite blogger, otherwise you’ll miss some great opportunities whether or it’s a deal, tip, trick, or whatever it maybe. Here’s what I learned you could have missed: If you aren’t already reading Milenomics, you should start Read More

As we are closing out March, there are a few things that I learned in the #milemadness competition. I like working at my own pace instead of trying to massively accrue points within a month Limited time techniques to earn points come and go quickly like the Office Max or Staples free money deals Malls’ Read More

As we are nearing a close to #milemadness there are plans to meet up on May 10. I’ll quote Matt below: When: Saturday May 10th, from 11am onwards Where: Hyatt House Charlotte, nearest airport CLT HYATT house Charlotte Center City, 435 East Trade Street,  Charlotte, NC 28202 Group Rate Discount Use Group Code G-SAVE when making reservations online or reference Read More

I’ve written a about using Discover’s cash back and earn a few more dollars out of it. I am writing again to let you know there is another card that would earn you an extra 6% if you redeem for the right gift card. Here are my top reasons why you should have one: If we Read More

Last week, I left off with credit cards that I would not be applying. Personal Finance Digest and I have discussed about a Capital One issued card. Even though they tried to strong arm and attempt to shut us down, I have no hard feelings to Capital One. Then we researched the Neiman Marcus store card a Read More

Nothing much to report – TopCashBack has upped Staples to 5% cash back. Few mall changes (new numbers are the second value): ultimaterewardsearn.chase.com aadvantageeshopping.com Saks Off Fifth 3 miles/$/5 miles/$ dividendmilesstorefront.com Saks Off Fifth 2 miles/$/3 miles/$ onlinemall.my.bestbuy.com mileageplusshopping.com mileageplanshopping.com Saks Off Fifth 3 miles/$/4 miles/$ rapidrewardsshopping.southwest.com Saks Off Fifth 3 pts/$/4 pts/$ barclaycardrewardsboost.com skymilesshopping.com Saks Off Fifth 2 miles/$/3 miles/$ shop.upromise.com discover.com Read More

My biggest areas of manufactured spending is through gift card churning and since discovering bill paying in Manhattan, I have been leaving reported balances on my cards. I had briefly mentioned in a previous post that I was in a midst of a refinance and applied to a handful of new cards. The other day Read More

In the coming weeks, it will be three months since my last round of applications. By that time, the refinance I had mentioned should be complete. I mentioned that I will not apply for mainstream cards. As a recap, here are my active cards: Chase Amazon Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Chase Sapphire Preferred Chase Freedom Read More

Going into #milemadness, I knew I would have trouble keeping up with folks who have better access to different avenues of manufactured spending. I wanted to win the efficacy award, but you can only win it if you’re in it! I wanted to see if there were any good opportunities to manufactured spend like Frequent Read More