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Chase Sapphire Reserve Benefits: 5-10x Points on Instacart, Gas Stations, and Streaming

Chase is at again, this time with temporary Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits in select bonus categories. One can assume this is in response to two things. One, AmEx upping the ante on its AmEx Platinum, AmEx Gold, and AmEx Green card. Two, changing consumer behavior in response to the coronavirus. If you’re currently a Sapphire […]

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Frequent Flyer Fridays: Week in Review

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In this Frequent Flyer post, I share the best articles I read this week! Topics include The Future of American Cities, Remote Working, United MileagePlus Statistics, and Best Things in Amsterdam. I also include recent PWQ posts on the Best Singapore Hotels, the Chase Freedom Credit Card, and my June Book List. I close with

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June 2020 Book List Top 2 Best Books on Amazon

June Book List: Top 2 Best Books on Amazon

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This month’s books on Amazon list is focused on US history. This is a book category I tend to gravitate towards. I can’t seem to get enough of history-related books, in particular those with a focus on the US. If you’re new to this series, you can check out all of my books on Amazon

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Chase Freedom Credit Card Q3 2020 Bonus Categories

Credit Card Reviews / Michael

The Chase Freedom is one of the best cashback credit cards out there. The reason is that the card offers relevant bonus categories every quarter and has no annual fee. What’s unique about the Chase Freedom Credit Card is that its bonus categories rotate every quarter. In Q1 2020, the bonus categories were gas stations,

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Top 5 Best Singapore Hotels to Book With Points

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Singapore is a place that triggers vivid memories. It’s a country that Ashlee and I visited on our first “big” international trip. In this best Singapore hotels guide, I’ll highlight some hotels that you can book with points. In addition to visiting Singapore, we also visited Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam on this trip. Just writing

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Frequent Flyer Fridays: Recent Favorites

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In this Recent Favorites post, I share the best articles I read this week! Topics include Booking the World’s Best First Class, Mexico’s in for a Wine Tourism Boom, and Flying Business to Europe for 45,000 Miles. I also include recent PWQ posts on How to Use Award Hacker and the Best Things to see

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Oregon Travel: the Best Things to See in Portland

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The pacific northwest is one of my favorite summer destinations to visit. In this things to see in Portland guide, I cover everything you need to know before visiting the city. From wine country to farm-to-table food to breweries to coffee shops, Portland is a fantastic city! This Portland travel guide kicks off with credit

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Week in Review: Recent Favorites

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In this Recent Favorites post, I share the best articles I read this week! Topics include redeeming Aeroplan miles to fly Etihad, how to become a Google Flights wizard, and how to find more time to read. I also include recent PWQ posts on how best to use Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, the IHG Premier

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Top 2 Best Hotels in Bahamas to Book with Points

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Nassau is a special place for Ashlee and I. It’s where we got married and also re-visited for our first wedding anniversary. In this best hotels in Bahamas post, I’ll highlight all of your points options to book a hotel in Bahamas. It’s important to note that I have only stayed at the Grand Hyatt

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Week in Review: Recent Favorites

Credit Card Reviews, Loyalty Programs, Travel Guides / Michael

In this Recent Favorites post, I share the best articles I read this week! Topics include how planes are cleaned between flights, Emirates slashing award fees, and how to choose your next book. I also include recent PWQ posts on the AmEx Business Platinum, Best Use of United Miles, Best Hotels in Portugal, and Best

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