I just got an email from the guy that does my taxes and it makes me wish I lived in Switzerland, because it might just be cheaper and they have better chocolate. If you find yourself owing taxes this year, take solace […]
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IHG Rewards Club has just announced some significant changes to their reward program, which will go into effect over the next two years. Thankfully it doesn’t involve redemption levels but rather IHG elite status and their point expiration policy: New
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After my previous successful manufactured spending spree, I wanted to keep the momentum going. So I ordered another $30,000 worth of American Express gift cards, which arrived two days later. This is the maximum amount I can unload this month,
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In promoting themselves as a convenient and cheap alternative to taxi cabs, Uber has often discouraged tipping by emphasizing that tips are already included in the fare. When I began using Uber, I assumed the drivers were well compensated. However,
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Starting November 2015, Virgin America will begin operating flights between San Francisco and Hawaii. If you’ve ever flown to Hawaii in economy class, you’ll understand what a huge upgrade this is. The airline will be operating one daily flight to
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Last week I had over $20,000 worth of American Express gift cards to unload. Some were left over from March and the rest were recently purchased. Thanks to an abundance of Target Prepaid REDcard and Amex for Target cards, there
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Yesterday, Club Carlson announced a significant change to the Club Carlson Visa credit card. Starting June 1, 2015 the lucrative Bonus Award Night benefit will be discontinued. For those who are unfamiliar with Bonus Award Nights, it’s a free night
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One of the best credit card benefits out there has to be the Club Carlson Visa’s Bonus Award Night. Cardholders who book at least two award nights per stay get the last night free. Many folks made great use of
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