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Amex SPG 35k Signup Bonus for Limited Time
American Express is offering a limited time increased signup bonus for its Starwood Preferred Guest Personal and Business credit cards. You can get 35,000 bonus Starpoints after you use the new Card to make $3,000 in purchases within the first 3 months. The signup bonus is normally 25,000 Starpoints and I’ve only seen it as high as 30,000 in the past. This limited time offer ends March 30, 2016. Starpoints are a favorite for travelers not just because they have high value when you redeem at Starwood properties like Sheraton, Westin, and W Hotels. Starpoints can also be transferred directly to miles in your frequent flyer program with a 1:1 Starpoints-to-miles exchange rate…
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Celebrate Leap Day with Free Money from Ebates
I must confess, I’m not a fan of crowded malls, however, I am a big fan of getting a great deal. I can accomplish both by purchasing my items online through shopping portals, a great way to earn extra cashback in addition to rewards earned with your credit card. And today only, Ebates, a popular shopping portal, is offering double cashback at over 500 stores to celebrate leap day. What is a shopping portal? In short, a shopping portal is a website that provide links to various internet retailers. In return for directing customers to their site, those retailers pay a commission to the portal for each customer that makes a qualifying purchase. The…
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How to get 1300 AAdvantage Miles for $1
UPDATE: This offer appears to be dead. As of now, the $1 for 12 weeks offer from WSJ is still alive, however the shopping portals have pulled the Wall Street Journal from their sites. From now through February 19, 2016, the Wall Street Journal is running a President’s Day sale. You can sign up for a 12-week print or online subscription for only $1. That’s a great deal by itself, but when you make your online purchase through a shopping portal, it gets even sweeter! The WSJ offer has some fine print… Introductory pricing is only available to households or customers at a business address who have not been subscribers…
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Valentine’s Day Offers from American Express
Everywhere I look, I am reminded that Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching–even when I log on to my americanexpress.com account. Prominently listed are the latest Amex Offers from Teleflora, 1-800 Flowers and FTD as well as Shari’s Berries and AmexTravel. Lets have a look at those deals, as well as a recap of all the public offers currently available via Twitter. Amex Offers Background The Amex Offers program is one of my favorite credit card perks that everyone with an American Express card should be taking advantage of. In fact, it is reason enough to have at least one, if not multiple American Express Cards in your wallet. For newcomers to these deals, check…
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New Amex Offer – $60 Off $300 at Hilton Hotels
Yesterday, I wrote about an American Express offer to save $50 on you next $250 hotel stay. That offer is targeted to certain cardholders. Today, a new public Amex offer became available for $60 off your next $300 stay at a Hilton hotel. This offer is available via the Twitter hashtag #AmexHilton and via the “Offers for You” section of your americanexpress.com account. Since I was targeted for yesterday’s offer, I suddenly have the urge to book a weekend stay at a Hilton hotel. I see no reason why a $300 bill won’t trigger BOTH credits totalling $110. That amounts to a savings of up to 36%! The Details Note…
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New Amex Offer – Save $50 on Your Next Hotel Stay
Do you have any travel plans scheduled for the next 3 months? Check the “Offers for You” section of your americanexpress.com account. You may find a targeted offer for $50 off your next hotel stay of $250 or more. I had it available on 5 of my 7 Amex cards. I’ve also read reports of a similar deal for $25 off a $100 hotel stay. YMMV. The Amex Offers program is one of my favorite credit card perks. Everyone with an American Express card should be taking advantage of this—if you’re not, you’re leaving money behind! The Amex Offers program is reason enough to have at least one, if not multiple…
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New Amex Offers – Jet.com, Hulu and more
A few new Amex Offers have appeared over the last couple days. Jet.com and DryBar are publicly available to add to your card(s) using twitter hashtags. Offers for Fanatics.com and Hulu are targeted, but I have them available to add on all of my Amex cards. YMMV. For newcomers to these deals, check out my primer: Amex Offers = Too Good To Miss Out!. I wrote about how to connect your American Express card to your social media account and how to add offers to your card via Twitter, Facebook, or your americanexpress.com account. Twitter is the easiest method, but some offers are targeted, so you should be logging on to your americanexpress.com account to…
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Current Amex Offers… and Avoiding Potential Pitfalls
Using Amex Offers is a fantastic way to save on purchases. As always, there is some fine print in each offer’s terms and conditions, but I’ll teach you what to look out for, and how to avoid any potential pitfalls. In my last post, Amex Offers = Too Good To Miss Out!, I wrote about how to connect your American Express card to your social media account and how to add offers to your card via Twitter, Facebook, or your americanexpress.com account. Twitter is the easiest method, but for targeted offers, you should be logging on to your americanexpress.com account to add them. The first table below is a list of all current Amex Offers…
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Amex Offers = Too Good To Miss Out!
The Amex Offers program is one of my favorite credit card perks. Everyone with an American Express card should be taking advantage of this—if you’re not, you’re leaving money behind! The Amex Offers program is reason enough to have at least one, if not multiple American Express Cards in your wallet. According to the Amex Offers FAQ: “Amex Offers is a program that saves you money or earns you points on shopping, dining and more. You can choose offers from brands you love and get discounts in the form of statement credits on your account or as extra points added to your Membership Rewards account. Amex Offers is available on…
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Chase Freedom: A Cashback Card with a Twist
Still can’t decide between cashback or rewards credit cards? The Chase Freedom is a great card for those just starting out. This card gives you the “freedom” to make your cashback/rewards choice at a later date. And, right now is a great time to apply for the card. The sign-up bonus has been temporarily increased to $150 (normally $100) and between now and December 31, 2015, you’ll earn 10% instead of 5% cash back at Amazon, Zappos, Audible, and Diapers.com. Ultimate Rewards While Chase calls Freedom a cash back card, it actually earns Ultimate Rewards (UR) points that you can later exchange for cash. There’s actually two types of UR…
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