A couple of weeks ago we talked about what your minimum earnings per hour must be to get you out manufactured spending. Or to put your PJ’s on and manufacture spend from the couch. I’ve now confirmed, if I’m not earning at least $40 per hour, I’m not motivated to […]
What’s your threshold for spending a credit inquiry?
6 chances to get 15,000 Membership Rewards points with Amex Blue Business Plus
Katy and I each got targeted to offer a referral for the NO Annual Fee AmEx Blue Business Plus Card. The offer gives the applicant 15,000 Membership Rewards points instead of the normal ZERO point sign-up bonus. You’ll need to spend $5,000 in the first 3 months of card ownership. That […]
SoFi Referral Bonus: $25 + $100 Invest bonus [Updated]
SoFi Money is running a lucrative referral promotion right now: Get $50 when you open an account and transfer $100 to it. Better yet, earn $50 when you refer a friend who opens and funds a SoFi Money account. Below is everything you need to know about this and SoFi’s other […]
What’s your non-bonus category credit card?
I hope we can fill the comments section with a variety of opinions here, based of course on each of your personal preferences. I’m sure some of you are working for high-value premium cabin award travel and a mileage card is your number one choice. Others are looking to maximize […]
What you guys have taught me recently
I’m having a great time writing again, and I want to thank you for the warm welcome back. You’ve taught me some new tricks about the hobby. Even more important to me is you have reinforced my belief that “change is hard”, particularly on us old guys. Ariana and I […]
Amex goes Green: Fresh new perks for a classic card
If you’re into rewards credit cards, chances are you’ve come across the classic Amex Green card and ignored it. The card was never flashy, it didn’t offer big sign-up bonuses, travel perks or category bonuses worth writing about. It was the pre-filler Kylie Jenner of the Amex family. All of […]
Another credit union card approval – look for them!
Card pickings have been pretty slim lately. So I can thank my dad and grandfather for serving in the U.S. Navy and making me eligible to join Navy Federal Credit Union. Both Katy and I have the Navy Federal More American Express Card and use it constantly for the 3X […]
5 ways social media can improve your travel experience
“Social Media is pointless” – Yes, those words have come out of my mouth before. I don’t enjoy social media personally. If it wasn’t for my blog, I probably wouldn’t even bother having an Instagram or two Facebook accounts (don’t ask). I would definitely NOT bother with Instagram and have […]
My fulfillment by Amazon Business experience
I found a great niche several years back that led me into a partnership with four others and a great retail opportunity. I became an Amazon FBA seller, selling low-end computers. Well, I picked computers and Staples based on several key factors: 1. 5X Ultimate Rewards points on purchases at Staples. 2. […]
Review: Etihad Business Class Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
The Etihad lounge at Dulles Airport (IAD) is located near gate A14. I got to visit this lounge while flying Etihad business class to Abu Dhabi last month. I had booked an AAdvantage award that put me in American Airlines first class from Sacramento to Dallas, on to D.C. From […]