December 2015

Safeway Just For U deal: $10 off Visa gift card purchase of $150+

Update 12/9/15 @ 3:15 PM: The $10 off coupon is in fact valid on just one purchase per account. I picked up a $500 Visa gift card at Safeway today. The $10 discount was applied right at the register after […]

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Cathay Pacific first class seat flight 872 from Hong Kong to San Francisco

Review: Cathay Pacific First Class Hong Kong to San Francisco

My trip ended on a high note, with a First Class seat on the Cathay Pacific flight to San Francisco. It was even more fun because my brother and sister, both of whom had so far *only* traveled in business

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Good news! Mail-in entries being honored for IHG Rewards Club Priceless Surprises

Many of you have been leaving comments on the IHG Rewards Club Priceless Surprises post, asking whether the mail-in entry method has produced any results. I’m happy to report that readers Linda and Mandy have received emails confirming they were in fact eligible for

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My week in manufactured spending: When life gives you lemons, buy money orders

Before going on a downhill spiral, my week started off on a positive note with news that Office Max was offering discounts on Visa gift card purchases. I went to the nearest Office Max store, where all they had left were four

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Earning miles and points for shopping online with a credit card

Year-end checklist: annual credit card spending bonuses

We’re less than 30 days away from the end of the year, which means it’s time to rev up spending on our credit cards. At least the ones that offer annual spending bonuses. With all the year-end sales and holidays

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