After your intro bonus and normal spending, you will soon look at your account and see a plethora of points… but what do you do with them? Points vary in terms of what their monetary value is, however for this post lets focus on American Express Membership Rewards points which the “industry” typically values atContinue reading “Help! I’m Drowning in Amex Points—What Do I Do?I Have Points… Now What?”
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What’s In My Wallet for 2025?
It’s always a delightful surprise meeting folks who have never ventured into the world of credit card points, happily swiping their trusty debit card for every single purchase. It’s like discovering a hidden land where points aren’t a currency! On the flip side, chatting with fellow “Points Game” enthusiasts is equally thrilling—whether we’re comparing playbooksContinue reading “What’s In My Wallet for 2025?”
Top 10 Tips for Flying
Whether you enjoy flying or the thought of stepping on a plane sends you into a panic attack, flying presents its own set of challenges that are often out of your control as a consumer. That being said, there are also many steps you can take to ensure a smooth and safe flying experience! AsContinue reading “Top 10 Tips for Flying”
What Topics Should I Cover?
I have been rather bad at keeping this updated but after chatting with several folks on our cruise we just finished, it became clear that I need to start this up again! In today’s current environment with inflation on the rise and consumer debt at an all time high, the easiest thing to blame isContinue reading “What Topics Should I Cover?”
Expecting A Tax Bill? Open A New Credit Card!
It’s everyone’s favorite or least favorite time of year again… Tax preparation season! For most small businesses and individual’s who elect to have less taxes taken out of their paychecks, January 15th is your final quarterly payment due date for the 2021 tax year. These large payments are often one of the easiest ways toContinue reading “Expecting A Tax Bill? Open A New Credit Card!”
New Year = New Card!
Although most New Years Resolution’s rarely last more than a few months, a resolution to have your money work for you is one that should be pretty easy to keep. If you are still using a debit card for your purchases, you are missing out on FREE MONEY! You are going to purchase groceries, gas,Continue reading “New Year = New Card!”
My AMEX Earned Me Over $11,000 in Savings This Year!
One of the questions I always get asked is, “Why would you pay for a credit card?”… That answer is pretty easy given the above title. This year I earned over $2,000 in savings from my American Express offers and an additional $9,200 worth of points. If we take out the $1,000 in annual fees,Continue reading “My AMEX Earned Me Over $11,000 in Savings This Year!”
First Class To Hawaii For $11.20
I don’t know about you, but I currently have a plethora of points that are burning a hole in my pocket and wanted to see what great deals I could find. Arguably the best deal that I found was a First Class nonstop flight from Florida to Honolulu for $11.20 + points! Let’s take aContinue reading “First Class To Hawaii For $11.20”
Annual Fee Renewal?
The dreaded annual fee renewal… Do I keep the card? Do I downgrade to a no annual fee card? This post is going to look at a few of your options and discuss whether it is a good idea to renew, downgrade to a no annual fee, or my personal favorite… beg for a retentionContinue reading “Annual Fee Renewal?”
Best Credit Card for Groceries and Dining
As the holiday season is approaching, studies have shown that food and dining are the second greatest expense during the holiday season(November- December). If we add in Halloween candy, that number is surely to increase dramatically… especially in our neighborhood! With all of this spending, you should be looking to maximize your return on investmentContinue reading “Best Credit Card for Groceries and Dining”
The Points Authority: Mastering The Points Game 