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  • What are the Top 5 Best Places to Go for New Years Eve in the USA?

    What are the Top 5 Best Places to Go for New Years Eve in the USA?

    Narrowing down which cities make the best places to go for New Years Eve in the USA can be a tall order. There are a ton of options to choose from so let’s go through some ideas in this post to make your decision easier. But first, it’s helpful to know which credit cards to…


  • Top 5 Best Credit Cards for Travel in 2020

    Top 5 Best Credit Cards for Travel in 2020

    As the new year approaches, it’s helpful to see which are the best credit cards to travel with. If you’re like many points and miles travelers, you’re always on the lookout for how to maximize your points earning with every dollar that you spend. What’s awesome about the current state of travel credit cards is…


  • Top 12 Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping 2019

    Top 12 Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping 2019

    The holidays are a time when many people spend money in a short amount of time. You have gifts to buy or donations to make before the end of the year. As you start your shopping you may be asking yourself, “what are the best credit cards for holiday shopping?” If you fall into this group,…


  • Amazon Favorites for November – Top 8 Best Travel Accessories of the Month

    Amazon Favorites for November – Top 8 Best Travel Accessories of the Month

    In this Amazon Favorites post, I’ll recap the top travel items that I purchased and recommend that you check out. The November list includes books, camera accessories, notebooks, and organizers among other items. The Best Credit Cards to Purchase your Amazon Favorites There are 3 transferable point programs that have credit cards that work great…


  • October Book List: Top 3 Best Books to Read While Traveling 2019

    October Book List: Top 3 Best Books to Read While Traveling 2019

    In this October best books to read while traveling list, I went with Ian Fleming’s James Bond books for the second month in row. I read my first Ian Fleming books of the year in my September book list. In total, I’ve knocked out 6 fiction books this year. I started the year with negotiation…


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