A few months ago I wrote about a few tricks to earn extra Marriott points and I wanted to do the same for SPG Starpoints while the program still exists. Several months ago, Marriott announced it would be acquiring Starwood Hotels, with the acquisition, most likely the two programs will merge and SPG Starpoints will most likely…
Over the past few years I started opening more and moore credit cards to take advantage of the various signup offers and perks offered by credit card companies. When I began the process, many of my family members and friends thought that I was on the fast track to a pile of debt and a…
It is important to know how to improve your credit score as your credit score could save you thousands when buying a car or purchasing a home. In order to improve your credit score you must understand what factors determine your credit score. If you a just starting out, chances are you only have one or two generic…
It’s time to talk about one of the highest rated travel credit cards on the market, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card. I constantly hear from friends when they are considering opening a new credit card about what the best option is. I am asked questions about various cards, sign-up bonus’s, and reward systems, but sadly…
Several months ago I received a promotional email from Uber letting me know that I could earn SPG Starpoints for riding with Uber. At the time, I did not have an SPG account so I decided to sign up and register for the promotion, but the promotion requires that you spend at least 1 night…
When I first started flying for work, I had no status or priority which made travel fairly painful to start. Boarding last was always frustrating, by the time I got on board, the overhead bin space was all filled up and my bag would have to be checked. Yes, the bag would be checked for…
I’ve mentioned TSA PreCheck a few times, but today I want to dive into how useful it is and why everyone should sign up. What is TSA PreCheck? In the summer of 2013 the TSA announced the TSA PreCheck program would open up to everyone. The program used to be tied to Airlines Frequent Flyers.…
I have to admit, I spend way too much money on Credit Card annual fees to give me access to various airport lounges, but for me, the benefits outweigh the cost. Picking the right credit card is a very personal choice, but for me, its the Citi Prestige and Amex Platinum cards. I’ve made these…
