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My Award Travel Fiasco

Last Updated on August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 15 Comments
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Taking advantage of points and miles has been one of the big game changers in my life. Indeed, I haven’t had to pay for a flight or hotel in over six years thanks to all of the points and miles I’ve been able to accumulate. At this rate, I don’t think I’ll ever have to […]

The Trips That Weren’t

Last Updated on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 2 Comments
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2020 started out as a year full of travel and excitement for me and my family. There was a lot to look forward to. Most important, of course, was the birth of our son early in the year. Our family of two was now a family of three. The rest of 2020 was going to […]

The “Other” Business Credit Cards That Aren’t From Chase Or American Express

Last Updated on March 29, 2022October 6, 2020 6 Comments
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A few weeks ago, I opened up a Bank of America Business Advantage Cash Rewards Card. This is a business credit card from Bank of America that offers cash back on my everyday purchases and has a cash signup bonus after I hit the minimum spend requirement. When it comes to credit cards and travel […]

My Road Trip Home During The Pandemic – And Using Points To Book Suites Along The Way

Last Updated on August 28, 2021September 2, 2020 Leave a Comment
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About a year ago, I booked a two-week trip to Greece for a friend’s wedding. This trip was going to be a big one, with my wife, myself, and our future baby all headed overseas to celebrate with our friends (our son would be 5 months old by the time we started our trip – […]

How I Justify Paying Over $2,700 In Credit Card Annual Fees In 2020

Last Updated on August 28, 2021August 19, 2020 14 Comments
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Before I got into the world of credit cards and travel rewards, I only had one credit card – and importantly, it had no annual fee. Credit cards with annual fees didn’t make much sense to me. Why, after all, would I pay a bank in order to have the privilege of spending my own […]