Earlier in the week I talked about how to turn your blog into a business. That post can be found here, over in the Finance side of Saverocity in case you missed it, and focuses heavily on the incorporation considerations of turning a hobby into an income producing business – it applies to any business […]
Archives for October 2013
Credit Cards- Should You Trust Grey Market Deals?
A grey Market product refers to something that is official, and legal, but acquired outside of specifically designated sales channels. Most commonly you will see this with regard to manufactured goods, and for big ticket items buying through a Grey Market can produce massive savings. For example, my watch retails in the US at $1,010, […]
Maximizing American Airlines Off Peak MileSaaver Awards
I have booked enough awards for people using all types of miles but seem to find myself coming back to recommending American Airlines Off Peak Milesaaver awards over and over again. As a reminder, Off Peak Milesaaver awards are the lowest level awards from the American Airlines AAdvantage program and off peak only applies to […]
Another Free Cruise from Norwegian Cruise Lines Casinos at Sea – how much did it cost me?
We have recently returned from a cruise on the Norwegian Breakaway from NYC to Bermuda for 7 days. Just like our previous two cruises with them, on the Norwegian Jade in Europe and on the Norwegian Epic from Miami for New Years Eve, the cruise was comped by Casinos at Sea. I have to say […]
The end is nigh for Amazon Payments?
Amazon Payments has been one of the longest running Manufactured Spending vehicles available, allowing a person to send $1,000 each month to another person. The funding is made by Credit Card, and then withdrawn to a bank. This is a great way to help meet minimum spends as you can put $3,000 in 3 months […]
Embracing the Gift of Fear
Safety, awareness and self defense are very important subjects to me. You could say I am somewhat obsessed with the examination of conflict, behavioral psychology and violence, which manifests itself in my daily life through my approach to business and personal matters and that sees me training in martial arts between 5-8 classes a week.I […]
Chase Closed my Bank Account for Manufactured Spending! – An Interview
Yesterday I heard from reader and traveler Pat that Chase had decided to terminate their Banking relationship, without recourse, based upon her activity relating to Manufactured Spending to earn airline points and miles. This was particularly focused on the large number and value of Cash Deposits that occurred at her account. Today we spoke […]