Beginner’s Guide to Fulfillment by Amazon: Shipping 201
I refer to Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) a lot, because it is my number one outlet for reselling in the pursuit of points. Chatting with a friend, I realized that
An interesting FlyerTalk thread on blogging and bloggers
These days I don’t spend much time reading other blogs, or FlyerTalk for that matter (although I do periodically post random thoughts on savings and investment in the Saverocity ..
This Has Not Been A Good Month For Me
The First Store
I’m officially calling a deal dead and it’s cost me nearly 20% for the gift card churn. I was fully expecting a handsome portal pay out and it
$34 Cash Back on Hotel or Car Rental- NO MIN- With BA and TopCashBack
Just saw a deal that could be crazy-good once we play with it: British Airways Hotel Bookings and Car Rentals currently pay a whopping $34.00 each on TopCashBack. Note that’s
Jetsetter Steals: $20 off $100 with AMEX, Extra $10-30 Off with Promo Code
Highlights from our last $42 stay.
I’m a big fan of Jetsetter, thanks to two $42 stays at the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas. American Express is offering $20 back on a
Rocking The New ANA Miles Award Chart
Now that ANA has their new site up and running and new information about their new rewards program and award pricing, I’ve spent some time messing around with online award bookin..
Manufacture Spending: Do you measure it by hard cost or opportunity cost?
Monday night, Doctor of Credit lamented his frustration with how manufactured spending (MS) costs are articulated. His argument, to put it succinctly, is that your costs should..
5-18-15 United Portal Promo (2500 bonus points for $700 spend); $15 back on $75 Home Depot Amex Sync Offer
United Mileage Plus shopping just announced a portal-wide bonus promo on spend which could add close to 4 miles per dollar if you spend just over $700.
Now this may not
Documents responsive to United Danish Kroner mistake fare FOIA request
A reader passed along and asked that I share some documents provided by the Department of Transportation in response to his FOIA request regarding the Danish Kroner mistake in Fe..
I’m Excited, I Was Approved For A Second Discover Card
Last week, Doctor of Credit and I were in a Twitter chat about a special Discover offer.
@ChasingThePts Link for $150 offer? What did you search for?
— Doctor Of Credit (@Drofcr..
Catching Up
Many people have taken advantage of emailing me regarding the $25 cost for $10,000 spend from Friday’s post, I should have responded to everyone either in the Forum or emails. If
7 Farflung Hotel Redemptions
Farflung travel makes up some of the most memorable travels I’ve ever experienced. Now I’m into all kinds of free travel, and all kinds of travel. Relaxing on a beach
First TRU, Now FAO? New York Landmark FAO Schwarz Closing July 15
Image via FAO.com
In truly crushing news, FAO Schwarz is closing it’s 5th Avenue Flagship Store July 15th. Coming on the heels of the Toys R Us Times Square closing in
Status update – Chasing AAdvantage Executive Platinum via Elite Qualifying Points
Last year I had this hairbrained idea that I would requalify for American AAdvantage Executive Platinum status via Elite Qualifying Points (EQPs), rather than the traditional Eli..
5-17-15 Staples tries to bait me with another Ipad Deal… Staples $50 off Clearance Tablet; $100 off Clearance Computers
A few days after reprimanding me for ordering too many Ipads and warning me that my account could get restricted for buying more, Staples seems to be trying to bait me
The Short: TAM Business Class B763/L New York to Toronto
Can I write the world’s shortest trip report for one of the world’s shortest international business class flights? Challenge accepted!
Not too long ago, I was pleasantly surpris..
Building Model Portfolios -US Equities
I’m currently build model portfolios for my new firm. When looking at US Equities as part of a portfolio the question is how far to stratify them in an attempt
4 is the new 5: On cashback strategies.
For years now the holy grail of manufactured spending for cashback as well as miles and points has been any card that offers 5 points or 5% cashback on spending.
Dear Deal Mommy: What do I do with My Leftover Miles?
What, you don’t use a quill?
I’m happy to help with travel dilemmas whenever I can and encourage you to reach out with this Dear Deal Mommy series, at info@thedealmommy.com as
Its halfway through Q2 – Where are you with your Chase Freedom 5x?
In April, I offered an alternative to way to maximize the Chase Freedom Second Quarter 5x without eating out.
For background information: The Chase Freedom offers 5x Ultimate Rew..
AMEX 20k Reselling Challenge, Buying Visa GCs online, DOT, Cathay Pacific Partner Awards, and Reselling news
The Weekly News Roundup is a collection of headlines from around the internet that caught the attention of the Tagging Miles team. Content on these blogs do not necessarily reflect
IHG Hotels Whopping 10% Cash Back on TopCashBack
View from the rooftop of the Holiday Inn Zocalo in Mexico City, my last paid IHG stay.
I keep an eye on TopCashBack (so you don’t have to) and noticed a
Virgin America $16 Cash Back Today: Each Way, Each Person!
Ebates has some crazy deals this week with 16% cash back at tons of stores. Today only, they sweetened the pot by finally adding a travel provider: $16 Cash Back