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Plenti Adds Southeastern Grocers To Its Program
Plenti hasn’t been a great hiit so far and recently earning rates have declined. But here’s some news that adds some value to the program. They’re adding a partner and a new option to earn Plenti points. That’s the good news. The bad news is that you’ll earn only 1 Plenti point per $2 spent. Starting April…
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Some FICO Credit Scores Could Go Up Soon
Your FICO score is one of the most important numbers when it comes to your finances. Whether you’re buying a home, a car or applying for a credit card – lenders want to know the risk they’re taking by lending you money. FICO Scores are the credit scores used by 90% of top lenders to determine your…
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Best From The Rest; Private Labeling, Freebies, Deal Stacking, Low Fare & More
Here’s a weekly round up of posts for Week 9 of 2017. Usually every Thursday I put together a collection of news, deals and other stuff that caught my attention in the last few days. I either don’t have the expertise, or was too lazy to write about them. Or maybe they’re just fun reads and not…
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Amex To Limit Centurion Lounge Access For Guests
Lounge access is one of the best perks for frequent travelers who hold one of the Amex Platinum cards. It gives you complimentary access to over 1,000 airport lounges across 120 countries, including The Centurion lounge network, the International American Express lounges, Delta Sky Clubs, and Airspace Lounges. You can also enroll in Priority Pass Select…
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Best From The Rest; Amazon Returns, iConsumer Stock, Costco Fees Going Up & More
Here’s a weekly round up of posts for Week 9 of 2017. Usually every Thursday I put together a collection of news, deals and other stuff that caught my attention in the last few days. I either don’t have the expertise, or was too lazy to write about them. Or maybe they’re just fun reads and not…
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AskAMEX, New App Based Concierge From American Express
American Express has launched a new pilot program for an app based concierge called “AskAMEX”. For now the app is on available on Apple devices and only for those who were invited. This could be aimed at their Platinum members, although I do have a personal Platinum card and I wasn’t invited. AskAmex is an application that…
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AirAsia X Starts Flying To Hawaii On June 28
Asian budget carrier AirAsia X announced its first route to the United States. They will offer non-stop flights from Honolulu to Osaka/Kansai, Japan, with continuing service to its main hub in Kuala Lumpur starting on June 28th. If you’re traveling between Honolulu and Kuala Lumpur you will have a 2-hour stopover in Osaka. The Malaysian low-cost…
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Walmart Now Offers Free Shipping On $35 Orders, Kills ShippingPass
Walmart decided to get rid of the paid subscription that offered free two-day shipping on all orders for $49 a year. ShippingPass started in 2015 but it wasn’t advertised much and didn’t offer much else besides free shipping. It was meant to rival Amazon Prime, but although that service costs $99 a year, it has…
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11 Additional Airlines To Offer TSA Pre✓
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced today the expansion of TSA Pre✓ to 11 new airlines. The new additions will brin the total number of airlines participating in TSA Pre✓ to 30. The expansion includes both foreign and domestic airlines operating within the United States. Effective immediately, eligible passengers traveling on Aruba Airlines, Avianca, Boutique Airlines,…
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Study: “Rear Seat Kicker” Is The Most Hated Passenger
Expedia released on Tuesday the results of the Airplane Etiquette Study, an examination of American conduct in mid-air. The study looked at passenger behaviors that most infuriate fellow travelers. And the winner is… rear-seat kicking. The study solicited feedback from 1,005 Americans aged 18+. It was commissioned by Expedia and conducted by GfK, an independent…
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DOT Wants More Transparency From Airlines About Baggage Fees
The Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday proposed a rule to require airlines and ticket agents (including travel agents) to disclose carry-on and checked bags fees along the fare price. These fees are usually an afterthought for most people, and you have to go into the fine print to figure out whether you’ll have to pay…
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Should You Pay Taxes On Credit Card And Bank Bonuses? One-on-One Discussion With An Expert
Come January, 1099s tax statements start coming in the mail and you realize that you have to pay some extra taxes. But should you pay taxes on credit card and bank bonuses?
