How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Travel Hacking
Travel hacking isn’t new, it is an evolution of coupon clipping that became popular in the 1980s. You still stay organized, research deals, and leverage program rules. Some of the… Read more »
Category: spend optimization
Don’t make this travel hacking mistake
Travel hacking is one of the few ways to get outsized value just by studying and practicing simple rules like staying organized and paying off your credit card in full,… Read more »
Check Your Credit Card Statement After Each Hotel Stay to Avoid Fees
I recently stayed in a Hyatt hotel that offered Diamond members breakfast in the restaurant. Every Hyatt hotel is different – some will have buffets and at others you… Read more »
Update on selling unwanted gift cards
A couple months ago I had Macy’s gift cards I received as Christmas gifts that I was trying to resell. I wrote this post explaining how I liquidate under-utilized/captive assets… Read more »
How to save money on airline tickets you’ve purchased
Most airline tickets are dynamically priced. This means that the price changes depending on when you purchase any given ticket. This is often a function of supply/demand (which often follow… Read more »
Don’t forget to activate your Discover Q2 Promo
If you have the Discover card, don’t forget to activate your 5% cash back bonus from April to June. You will earn 5% Cashback Bonus on up to $1,500 in purchases at Restaurants and Movies from April… Read more »
Discover Q1 Promotion “Gas Station” Success
If you have the Discover It card, you will receive bonus cash back on certain rotating categories every quarter. The card is similar to the Chase Freedom card. Through the… Read more »
Evaluating the Next CCs to Apply For
The end of Chase card churns is about two months away. That includes all personal and business versions of UR cards like the Ink, CSP, and Freedom, as well as… Read more »
Check Your Credit Card Statement After Each Stay
I recently stayed in a Hyatt hotel that offered Diamond members breakfast in the restaurant. Every Hyatt hotel is different – some will have buffets and at others you… Read more »
How to Get Bags Checked All the Way Through on Partner/Alliance Flights
How many of you have been on a multi-airline itinerary where one airline allows you to carry-on your luggage and another forces you to check it? This type of confusion… Read more »