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    Amazon Experimenting With Removing Gift Cards From Stores

    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2024
    by SharonKurheg July 8, 2024

    For some people, buying a gift card is the perfect present. They’re available at many retail stores, and if you need some quickly, and don’t have the time or inclination …

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    A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Las Vegas Casinos Without Status

    by joeheg July 2, 2024
    by joeheg July 2, 2024

    One of the highest value propositions in the points universe is the Las Vegas status merry-go-round. In short, it’s a way to leverage status in a single program and use …

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    Exclusive Hilton Honors Promotion with Delta Air Lines

    by joeheg June 28, 2024
    by joeheg June 28, 2024

    Hilton Honors has recently introduced a promotion allowing members to earn bonus points. For a limited time, individuals can accumulate Hilton Honors points by reserving a “premium cabin” seat when …

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    What Does The Cosmopolitan’s Identity Program Merging with MGM Rewards Mean for Visitors?

    by joeheg June 27, 2024
    by joeheg June 27, 2024

      In September 2021, the operating rights for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas were sold to MGM. While a casino hotel property on the Las Vegas Strip changing hands isn’t …

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    How I Saved 60% By Comparing 3 Award Options For The Same Flight

    by joeheg June 21, 2024
    by joeheg June 21, 2024

    When searching for an airline award flight, it’s a good idea to explore various loyalty programs to find the most efficient way to use your points. Each program has its …

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    Expiring Choice Privileges Points? Here’s An Easy Way To Keep Your Account Active

    by joeheg June 18, 2024
    by joeheg June 18, 2024

    While many hotel loyalty programs extended the expiration policies for reward points several times during the pandemic, those times are over. Most hotel programs have reinstated their requirements of having …

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    Delta SkyMiles & Starbucks Changes Are Live: Bonus Miles For Early Adopters

    by joeheg June 12, 2024
    by joeheg June 12, 2024

    The changes to the Delta Air Lines and Starbucks partnership took effect as of June 12, 2024. You no longer earn Delta SkyMiles with each Starbucks purchase. Instead, you’ll earn …

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    Maximizing SkyMiles: Adapting to Delta’s New Starbucks Earning Rules

    by joeheg June 6, 2024
    by joeheg June 6, 2024

    Delta Air Lines and Starbucks formed a partnership in 2022, allowing members to earn extra points in both programs by linking their accounts. Members can earn 1 SkyMile for every …

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    Unlocking Luxury: Omni Hotels Join Citi Travel Portal

    by joeheg June 3, 2024
    by joeheg June 3, 2024

    Most major credit card issuers offer a travel portal where you can redeem your points to pay for flights, rental cars, and hotel stays. In addition to using points, you …

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    Optimizing Point Transfers: A Bank-by-Bank Guide

    by joeheg May 30, 2024
    by joeheg May 30, 2024

    When you start collecting points in travel loyalty programs, you’re playing a balancing game. While you’ll have access to every type of bonus imaginable, you have to show restraint. Keep …

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