I noticed something interesting today when checking our American Express accounts. I was going through our cards and seeing if the rules about adding authorized users had changed (yeah, this …
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Several years ago, I told both my dad and his wife to sign up for the American Express Gold card. It was pricey for them, carrying a $195 annual fee. …
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Before I start this post, I need to clarify a few tidbits about myself: I have little to no interest in credit cards, frequent flyer miles or hotel points. I …
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Weekly Recap
Dumbest Name Ever For A Marriott Property, Paranoia About AMEX’s Spending Requirements, American Airlines Moving Asian Hub From LAX
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …
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Weekly Recap
Carol Burnett Show Was Foreseer Of Air Travel Future, How Man Legally Wore No Mask On Flight, My Most Embarrassing Travel Mistake & More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …
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Weekly Recap
Celebration, FL: The Problems Of The Town Disney Built, A Perfect Credit Score Doesn’t Feel That Good, 20 Travel Complaints From Not Smart People, & More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …
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Credit Cards
We Canceled Our Delta Gold AMEX So We Can Apply For A Different AMEX Card
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve been playing this game for a while, you’re familiar with the rules that banks have in regards to new applications. Some of them can be downright confusing. To …
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Starting on June 29th, American Express launched the newest version of its Shop Small promotion. This time, cardholders are able to get a $5 credit for spending $10 or more …
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Points & Miles
Amazon’s Bolder Tactics To Get Customers To Pay With Loyalty Points
by joehegby joehegAmazon.com partners with several loyalty programs to allow members to use points to pay for merchandise. Under almost any circumstances, using your points to pay for items from Amazon is …
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Weekly Recap
Passport/Global Entry/PreCheck Update, Marriott’s New Cancellation Policy, Spirit’s New Extra Charge, Why Do Airlines Copy bad Ideas?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends, happy Saturday and happy Independence Day for those of us in the U.S., as well! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From …