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Buy United Airlines Miles for 2.15 Cents Each

Buy United Airlines Miles for 2.15 Cents Each

by Scott Mackenzie · September 14, 2015

United Airlines tends to charge far, far too much for their miles if you need to buy a few extra before booking your award. But a new promotion might be worthwhile. It offers three tiered bonuses, … [Read more...] about Buy United Airlines Miles for 2.15 Cents Each

Try Silvercar and We’ll Each Get $100

Try Silvercar and We’ll Each Get $100

by Scott Mackenzie · November 17, 2014

I mentioned last week that Silvercar is offering all existing customers $100 when they refer a new customer before December 31. That’s great for me and many others pitching their links, but what about … [Read more...] about Try Silvercar and We’ll Each Get $100

5 Best Ways to Use US Airways Dividend Miles

5 Best Ways to Use US Airways Dividend Miles

by Bengali Miles Guru · June 27, 2014

As you may have heard, the US Airways Dividend Miles program is going to leave us soon. I thought this would be a good time to outline 5 of the best redemptions and benefits of the dying program! … [Read more...] about 5 Best Ways to Use US Airways Dividend Miles

Barclay Arrival+ Chip-and-Pin Activation

Barclay Arrival+ Chip-and-Pin Activation

by Amol · June 3, 2014

I love the Barclay Arrival+ card -- even though it's more a cash-back card than a miles/points card, it's a mainstay in my wallet.  On a day-to-day basis, I use it for 1x transactions where I earn … [Read more...] about Barclay Arrival+ Chip-and-Pin Activation

It’s Time to Apply for the US Airways World MasterCard

It’s Time to Apply for the US Airways World MasterCard

by Scott Mackenzie · May 5, 2014

Last week I wrote about the temporary increase in the sign-up bonus for the Lufthansa Premier Miles & More® World MasterCard®, but some readers asked me if it was worth considering The US Airways® … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Apply for the US Airways World MasterCard

Is the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard Worth an Annual Fee?

Is the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard Worth an Annual Fee?

by Amol · May 1, 2014

The Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ WorldElite MasterCard® is one of my favorite credit cards, and one I use almost everyday.  It seems kind of odd that in a miles and points world, I prefer a card that … [Read more...] about Is the Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard Worth an Annual Fee?

How You Can Fly to Europe with One Credit Card Bonus

How You Can Fly to Europe with One Credit Card Bonus

by Scott Mackenzie · April 30, 2014

As domestic carriers like United Airlines and American Airlines raise the cost of their award flights -- particularly when partners are priced much higher than the domestic carrier -- I've been … [Read more...] about How You Can Fly to Europe with One Credit Card Bonus

Don’t Apply Just Because the Minimum Spend Will Increase

by Scott Mackenzie · February 18, 2014

The Points Guy mentioned yesterday that he has information the Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® will be increasing the minimum spend required to receive the sign-up bonus. He doesn't … [Read more...] about Don’t Apply Just Because the Minimum Spend Will Increase

US Bank Increases FlexPerks Bonus for Olympics

US Bank Increases FlexPerks Bonus for Olympics

by Scott Mackenzie · February 6, 2014

Like last time in 2012, US Bank is offering a larger sign-up bonus for its FlexPerks Rewards credit card linked to the upcoming Olympic Games. New applicants through March 7, 2014 will receive the … [Read more...] about US Bank Increases FlexPerks Bonus for Olympics

Why I’m Keeping My American Express Platinum Card

Why I’m Keeping My American Express Platinum Card

by Scott Mackenzie · January 28, 2014

The Platinum Card® from American Express carries the most expensive annual fee of any card in my wallet. While I can easily justify paying $65 to help me with my elite status with SPG or $75 to get a … [Read more...] about Why I’m Keeping My American Express Platinum Card

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