United MileagePlus Shopping Button

United MileagePlus Shopping adds Button

If you’ve followed the blog over the past few years, you know I’m a huge fan of Shopping Portals I use them when I buy anything, whether it is to resell or for personal consumption. Using United MileagePlus Shopping is a great way to increase your United MileagePlus balance without even stepping onto a plan. United…

Welcome to April! Q2 5x Opportunities

We’re into April, which means that we have new Q2 5x Opportunities, courtesy of Chase, Discover and Citi.  So consider this a reminder to get out there and maximize your points and cashback. Q2 5x Opportunities – Chase FreedomChase Freedom’s Second Quarter 5x is for Grocery and Drug Stores! Only a few years ago, this would…

Kohls Shopping Portals

Increase your points balance with Shopping Portals!

If there is one thing that I might consider yelling from the rooftops, it is that Shopping Portals are huge! For the casual mile and point collector, I would argue that shopping portals rank either second or third in the scale of miles generated. Obviously credit card sign-on bonuses are the top generator for miles…

Ebates cashback in-store, Ebates-Cartera Link-up

Ebates-Cartera Link-up, here are my hopes

Ebates to acquire Cartera Commerce, which could be a pretty pivotal moment for shopping portals, mile and point pursuers, and resellers. About Shopping PortalsI’ve talked about how powerful shopping portals are, and as such, they are an integral part of my miles and points accumulation strategy.Cartera runs many, if not all of the mile and point…

Cyber Monday - Staples

As you prepare for Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is almost upon us. No doubt that you have already done a bunch of shopping online. In fact, many people do the majority of their shopping online. But did you know, that by adding a few simple steps, you can get more bang for your buck, whether it is more points (my preference)…

Tons of Opportunity, and a Chance to do Good

In this community, I often see things that stop me in my tracks. Strangers helping others, things like sharing insight to make travel easier or more enjoyable, or guesting folks into lounges. It often costs nothing, but can make a world of difference for many. So it occurred to me that, with all the deals…