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This story was originally published on March 15, 2018. We often track the best fares every week on Southwest from more than 30 destinations. Not only has this information been helpful to readers, but by watching fares week by week,we’ve learned a lot about Southwest pricing (which also affects Southwest award tickets). I thought I’d share …
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7 quick and easy business ideas to earn tons of miles and points
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If you’ve got a for-profit venture, even if it’s a side-gig, you’ve got a small business. And if you’ve got a small business, you qualify for business cards. Small business cards often come with huge welcome bonuses, like the Chase Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card. They’ve also go lots of ways to earn extra miles and points thanks to terrific …
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Read MoreWhat should you use as a business name on your business card application?
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Having a small-business credit card can be a great way to boost your rewards balances because many business cards have big bonuses and great bonus spending categories, like the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card which has an increased introductory bonus of 100,000-points after spending $15,000 in the first three months of account opening. We get a lot …
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Read MoreOur guide to applying for an Amex small business card
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Don’t be intimidated by the idea of applying for a small-business American Express card. It’s not as scary as you might imagine. Conquer your fear and a whole new world of miles and points will open up to you. You might worry that applying for a business credit card is difficult, but being approved for an …
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Read MoreChase Sapphire Reserve review (A bonus worth $900+!)
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The Chase Sapphire Reserve continues to be one of the most enticing credit cards on the market. We think this is one of the best credit cards for travel. The Chase Sapphire Reserve sign-up bonus is worth at least $900 in travel when rede…
Amex Pay With Points: The hassle-free way to get $1,300+ worth of airfare with the Amex Business Platinum card
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The Business Platinum® Card from American Express is an excellent card to consider — it offers up to 75,000 points as its current welcome bonus after meeting tiered minimum spending requirements (terms apply): 50,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening 25,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending an additional $10,000 …
Get up to $600 back for a damaged or stolen cell phone with Ink Business Preferred
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When you pay your monthly cell phone bill with the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, you’ll get automatic cell phone insurance. The coverage from this rewards credit card includes up to $600 of protection against damage or theft. The coverage can be used three times per 12-month period, after you pay a $100 deductible. That’s up to $500 back toward repairs or …
How to get a same-day walk-in appointment at these Global Entry enrollment centers
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Nobody likes waiting in airport security lines. Many people are looking for ways to get through security faster. That’s why Global Entry is such a huge deal. It gets you into the faster TSA PreCheck lines at U.S. airports. However, you may have t…
Guide to Hilton’s 5th night free perk and improved weekend night certificates
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Do you know how to make your Hilton points 20% more valuable? Whenever you book five consecutive Hilton award nights, the fifth night is free. The only caveat is that you need Hilton elite status, which you’ll automatically receive just for holding any of the best Hilton credit cards. For example, you’ll earn Hilton Gold Status …
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Read MoreThese hotels are a steal with Hilton points
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There are plenty of Hilton hotels around the world and some can make for luxurious, high-value award stays. You can earn Hilton points to book these properties through a variety of methods, but among the easiest ways to earn are through Hilton credit cards. Here are the current welcome bonuses of each Amex Hilton card: …
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Read MoreAmerican Express Business Gold Card Approval Tips
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INSIDER SECRET: The American Express® Business Gold Card is not specifically designed for foodies, but it’s one of the best dining cards you can have because of its generous restaurant spending bonus. If you like to earn lucrative welcome bonuses to save money on travel, applying for Amex small business cards can be a great way to …
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Read MoreAmex Business Gold Card review
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If you qualify for business credit cards, the American Express® Business Gold Card has a bonus offer of 35,000 Amex Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 in the first three month of account opening. This is a better public offer than we’ve seen in the past, but not as high as what has been available via …
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Read MoreUnder 25? Here’s how to avoid young driver fees
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In some states, you can obtain a driver’s license if you’re only 15 years old. But many rental car companies require you to be at least 20 or 21 to get behind the wheel. Even if you are old enough to rent a car, you may still be faced with a young driv…
Guide to pricing United Airlines award flights (No award chart? No problem!)
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You can find fantastic value when you redeem United Airlines miles for free airfare. Many of us on the MMS team prefer using United Airlines miles because they never add fuel surcharges to award tickets—even when you use United Airlines miles to fly on…
10 best travel deals in 2019: Unlimited BOGO flights, new Hawaiian sweet spot, and more
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If you’re new to the miles-and-points hobby, here are 10 deals offering fantastic ways to travel to amazing places and save a bunch of cash. Some of these offers are available for a short time and others are award-chart sweet spots or credit card perks. Best travel deals 2019 Before signing up for any credit card deals, …
How to avoid resort fees
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It can be frustrating to get a good deal on a hotel stay, only to end up paying much more than you anticipated because of hotel fees that weren’t clearly disclosed during the booking process. Although some fees are expected and valid (like valet parking or items from the minibar), new resort or destination fees …
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Read MoreWhich hotels give you additional free nights on award stays?
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Did you know that some hotel chains give you extra free nights on award stays of four nights or more? If you plan to stay in a single hotel for at least four nights, it makes sense to be strategic about how to book your stay. With Marriott, Hilton, and IHG offering additional free nights on award stays, …
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Read MoreFull list of Marriott hotel brands (now with an interactive map showing all US locations)
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If you don’t know all 32 of the Marriott brands, you could be missing out on redeeming and earning Marriott points at some great spots. That’s because several brands, like Protea or Autograph Collection, don’t come with the Marri…
IHG PointBreaks reminder: Here are the hotels you can still book through January 2020
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You’ve got just a bit over one and half months left (until Jan. 31st 2020) to book this round of IHG PointBreaks hotels. And while many of the best locations have already sold out of PointBreaks rooms, there are still over 70 locations available at the discounted rate of 5,000-15,000 points per night. These bookings …
Easy $300 With the Bank of America Platinum Visa Business Card (Won’t Affect 5/24 Status!)
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INSIDER SECRET: This could be a decent option for small business owners who’ve been in the miles & points hobby for a while. Here’s an easy way to earn a pair of Ben Franklins. With the Bank of America® Platinum Visa® Business credit card, you’ll get a $300 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in purchases within …