I was in China last weekend on a #weekendwarrior trip through Shanghai and Hong Kong. I was still working on some client’s award bookings while over there, and once I got back into the States some of the websites...
MMMondayMemo: IHG Ambassador Free Weekend Night
No, your BOGO isn’t limited to just entry level rooms I recently used 32k points to join IHG’s Ambassador program that is exclusively tailored to their top flight Intercontinental hotels. It’s a funky situation whereby IHG runs two (...
How to get free cell phone insurance with a credit card
It may seem too good to be true, but it isn’t. As long as you pay your cell phone bill with an Ink Business Preferred you are entitled to 3 claims, per 12 month period. Each claim has a maximum...
Guide: New way to check your 5/24 with Credit Karma
Credit Karma has a new website and here’s a super simple guide to checking your 5/24 Like many, I use CreditKarma to keep an eye on my credit score, fraud, etc. But, I also use Creditkarma for a quick...
Did you know you can get more than 1 Chase Freedom?
Yep, it’s true. And I just did it. Chase Freedom offers rotating 5x bonus categories every quarter, up to $1500 in total purchases. This quarter it’s Walmart and Department Stores. With the Christmas and holiday season approaching, a lot...
Can you use an SWU on an Amex Travel booking?
This is a question that came up on one of my last flights Amex Travel provides several unique earning opportunities, a few of them: 5x earning with Amex Business Platinum, 35-50% refund on redeemed points, and the ability to...
How to request a flight credit on Alaska Airlines
I recently flew from Europe to the States on FinnAir and the flights were never credited. Never Fear! Despite having my Alaska number attached to the PNR there were several things that went wrong on my return. I routed...
MMMondayMemo: What is credit card pairing?
Monkey Miles Monday Memos are designed for beginners looking to get their feet wet Every Monday, MonkeyMiles sends out a Memo with a tip on how you can save time, money, and points. Many of you may already know...
MMMondayMemo: Move your credit line
Did you know that this is a great way to preserve your credit and get approved for card? It’s true. When you cancel a credit card and lose the line of credit that it had given you, your score...
MMMondayMemo: How long does it take to transfer into Singapore Airlines Krisflyer?
Singapore Airlines isn't an instant transfer with any partners...so find out how long you'll be biting your fingernails and reloading your account :)
