Should I go for the Ferrari?
I sometimes feel that we are playing the Game of Life here… imagine yourself going through cycles, from lack of financial awareness, directly into debt in college, and then clawing
Retailers Technology Deployment, Upgrades, And Operations
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 id..
12 Free Lonely Planet eBooks, Wimpy Kid Series $1.99, Plus Cheap Kindle Book Round-Up
Found some total no-brainers while stocking up my kindle app today:
FREE LP E-Books:
Travel Resolutions: 52 New Ways to Experience Planet Earth
Secret Europe: 50 Truly Unforget..
Jerusalem Thanksgiving – Planning and getting there
By the end of January 2014, all of our travel for 2014 was set. We had the summertime trip we wanted to Alaska, Christmas in Bonnie’s home country of Barbados,
Dealing with a Jet Lagged Toddler
With crowds + jet lag, the Beco is a lifesaver
I wish I had the answers, but I don’t. Although we managed to handle the long flights to Asia without too
Here Goes Another Year And Giveaway
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
Hyatt Gift Cards Coming To A Grocery Store Near You
Early last week, Blackhawk Technologies, the company behind ReloadIT, PayPower, GiftCardMall, GoWallet, GiftCardLab, CardZone, their acquisition of CardPool, and a Visa Buxx flav..
United MileagePlus Accounts Compromised
H/T to Wandering Aramean
Over the holiday, I noticed a few folks on twitter mentioning that their accounts were locked out. Of course, my first response was to check mine (becau..
Should you inflate your income on a credit card application?
No you bloody well shouldn’t.
But strangely many people do. There are so many reasons why it is desirable to inflate your income, here are a few:
Higher Income = higher individ..
Saturday Special: Grand Hyatt Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijingat Oriental Plaza
This is part of our Thanksgiving Round the World trip, you can find my initial thoughts / intro here, and The Grand Hyatt Tokyo review here. ..
Hyatt Category Changes Theory
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
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Hyatt..
Home for the Holidays: 26 Hours to Taiwan with a Toddler Part 2 – EVA Royal Laurel Class Review
Saw this plane on the way to the gate. Wanted to switch flights so badly!
Here is Part 2 of our epic 26+ hours of travel to Taipei. You can find
TaggingMiles Weekly Travel News Round-up: 26 December 2014
Happy Holidays, a belated Merry Christmas, Happy Boxing Day, and apologies in advance for things being a bit light!
The Weekly News Roundup is a collection of headlines from arou..
One Kings Lane Blowout Sales + $30/$100 AMEX Sync & $15 Invite Credit= Steals!
One Kings Lane has their famous “blowout” sale today where items are at giveaway prices. OKL is my go-to for travel gifts and funky finds, especially vintage prints and maps.
OKL
Home for the Holidays: 26 Hours to Taiwan with a Toddler Part I – United Domestic First and LAX Star Alliance Lounge
Toddlers. Insisting on pushing stroller through terminal in PJs at 530 AM…
We’re still recovering. A few days ago we set a family record by traveling for 26 hours straight –
Make Sure You Cancel Your Card Before The Annual Fee Hits
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
Exchanging Gift Cards For Walmart Gift Cards
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
The Power of Travel
I recently returned from our first family international trip – we travelled through Spain, starting at Madrid, and moving South to stop at Toledo, Granada and Cordoba. It was a
Happy Holidays from Tagging Miles
Image: Currier & Ives/Wikimedia Commons
Once again, as it so happens every December 25th, the western hemisphere seems to move in slow motion. Schools, banks, and many businesses..
Home for the Holidays: Introduction
Big girl in Taiwan
It’s been a busy travel year for me. After taking it relatively easy in 2013 (newborn baby excuse), I’ve managed to make five international trips this year.
Beginning On Christmas Walmart To Allow Gift Card Exchange
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 Car..
Headed to the Movies? Score a $5 No Brainer Freebie from Fandango
Here’s a fun Fandango promo I found as I know many of you are cinema bound: Get a FREE $5 VUDU movie credit when you buy tickets now. Offer valid
My Evolve Money Confessions
I want to put this out there. I love and hate you Evolve Money! I like how you help pay my bills without a fee and the ability to pay