A few months ago MyPoints was running an amazing promotion, offering 150 MyPoints per $1 at OpenSky. The points could be used to redeem giftcards from hundreds of mainstream merchants, with the most appealing redemptions being Hyatt giftcards and United Mileage Plus miles. The promotion was so lucrative, you actually […]
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RIP Vanilla Reload…and bye bye Bluebird?
If you’ve read any points and miles blogs over the past few months, you’ve surely heard of Vanilla Reload cards. When the Amex Bluebird card was released last month, everyone was excited about the potential to fund these cards with Vanilla Reloads and earn 5 points per $1 on their […]
Miles, money orders and prepaid cards
A few weeks ago I wrote about buying miles with my Alaska Airlines Debit Card. According to reports, you can earn miles by using the card to purchase money orders at the “world’s largest retailer.” I had my doubts, but decided to test it out before canceling my card. My Alaska MileagePlan […]
Points and miles beginner’s guide: How to meet large credit card spending requirements
Points and Miles Beginner’s Guide # 15: How to Meet Large Credit Card Spending Requirements As credit card sign-up bonuses have increased, so have spending requirements. With the advent of prepaid debit cards like BlueBird, meeting these requirements is becoming increasingly easier. Below is an overview of this and other ways […]
Hawaiian Miles toolbar gets downgraded
Update: As of November 17, 2015 the Hawaiin Airlines MileFinder’s search function has been discontinued. Last month I wrote about how the Hawaiian Airlines Toolbar lets you earn up to 5,000 miles per month for using its search bar. Hawaiian has revamped its toolbar, calling it the MileFinder, and earnings are […]
How I found (and saved) 37,000 miles from expiration
My dad has had his two Bank of America credit cards for over 13 years now. Both cards are part of the WorldPoints program, with one earning him 1 point and the other 1.25 points per $1. My dad didn’t really pay attention to his point balance, but every few […]
Update: 1000 Club Carlson Gold points + FREE apps and zerts
Earlier this week I wrote about a Club Carlson promo, offering 1,000 free Gold Points, plus a free appetizer or dessert for joining TGI Friday’s rewards program. Some of you have pointed out that the sign-up page doesn’t mention any of this. I’ve reached out to Club Carlson customer service […]
1,000 Club Carlson points + FREE apps and zerts
Join TGI Friday’s rewards program by November 30, 2012 and get 1,000 FREE Gold Points, plus your choice of FREE apps and zerts. That might be misleading. You have to choose between appetizers and desserts, but I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to use a great Tom Haverford line.
PointsHound: Earn miles on hotel bookings + 100 point sign-up bonus
UPDATE: PointsHound has addressed the discrepancies between their rates and the ones displayed on Kayak. Although the prices on Kayak appear lower, they are phantom rates. Once you are redirected to the booking page, the rates will increase, often matching those on PointsHound. Earlier this week, I came across a […]
FREE 1-month Hulu Plus trial for Chase credit/debit cardholders
Hulu has a great selection of shows that are made available a day after they air. I personally catch up on all my favorites once a week, so this system works just fine for me. While HuluPlus typically offers a free 1-week trial for new accounts, that free trial is […]