January 2017

Simon Mall holiday visa gift cards

How I keep track of gift cards from purchase through liquidation

Last month, I churned well over $300,000 worth of Visa and merchant gift cards. Let’s pause for a minute because while I don’t normally indulge in self-praise, I think it’s deserved in this instance. A lot of readers have been […]

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Orbitz online cancellation error

My nightmare trying to cancel an Orbitz travel booking

The Orbitz cancellation policy has got to be one of the worst out there. Have you ever tried to cancel a ticket with Orbitz? It’s an interesting experience. Last month, I was in the midst of booking a group trip

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Hotel lobby of Hyatt Place Chicago Downtown The Loop

Hyatt Place Chicago Downtown The Loop Review

The Hyatt Place Chicago Downtown The Loop is probably the best value hotel you can book on points in Chicago. Last October, I visited Chicago for a few days while attending the annual Chicago Seminars. My younger sister was with

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Earning miles and points for shopping online with a credit card

Online merchants that offer cash back on gift card purchases

A lot of you guys are using cash back portals to save money while shopping online, but did you know lots of merchants out there offer cash back on gift card purchases? This is a great way to stack savings

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Rewards program changes coming in 2017

The new year is off to a shaky start, with many upcoming changes in the points and miles world. Some of them are good, while others you really have to put your rose-colored glasses on to see in a positive

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Barclay Credit Card Account Shutdown

R.I.P Arrival Plus: Barclay shuts down all my credit cards

Happy New Year everyone (seems the period to keep saying it never ends)! It’s not off to a great start, thanks to Barclay shutting down all of my credit cards. And my family’s. This happened about four days ago after

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