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    Did I Get A Retention Offer For My AMEX Business Card?

    by joeheg April 20, 2020
    by joeheg April 20, 2020

    I signed up for the American Express Business Gold card two years ago. I had had the card before but I received a mailer offering me a signup bonus with …

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    Get A Free Hotel Night (Even Without Status), Best Ways To Contact Airlines, Credit Cards, etc, Interested In A Black Card?, & More!

    by joeheg April 6, 2020
    by joeheg April 6, 2020

    Happy Monday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! What a year it’s been again this week. I’ve tried to include some posts that are on the …

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    Orlando On Lockdown, Why Disney Water Rides Smell Like That, What Was This Hotel Designer THINKING???, & More!

    by SharonKurheg March 28, 2020
    by SharonKurheg March 28, 2020

    Hey travel friends, it’s Saturday! Although if you’ve been smart and staying at home, it’s kind of hard to keep track. So for those who need to hear it – …

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    End of AMEX RAT Team?, Global Entry Centers Closed, If Your PreCheck Status Isn’t On Your Boarding Pass, Horrid Response to WDW Closing, & More

    by SharonKurheg March 21, 2020
    by SharonKurheg March 21, 2020

    Hey travel friends, it’s Saturday! Boy, what a year it’s been this week, huh? Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to …

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    Is This The End Of The AMEX RAT Team, Or Will It Only Make Them Stronger?

    by joeheg March 18, 2020
    by joeheg March 18, 2020

    Banks, and particularly American Express, have been cracking down on activities they consider as “gaming the system.” This can result in anything from denying a sign-up bonus for buying a …

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  • Credit Cards

    These Two AMEX Offers Are Great, But You Can Do Even Better

    by joeheg March 4, 2020
    by joeheg March 4, 2020

    American Express targets cardholders with numerous AMEX Offers. While you might not see all of the offers in your account, it sure feels great when you do. When I saw …

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  • Weekly Recap

    Similar American & Alaska Planes Feel Different, How WDW/DL Fool You, Countries You Can’t Enter If You’ve Had A DUI, How Hotels Plan Room Assignments, & More!

    by SharonKurheg February 29, 2020
    by SharonKurheg February 29, 2020

    Happy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we …

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  • Credit Cards

    We Knew The AMEX RAT Team Was Cracking Down On Referrals, But Not This Much

    by joeheg February 26, 2020
    by joeheg February 26, 2020

    One of the easier ways to accumulate points is by taking advantage of “refer a friend” offers. The idea is a simple one. As a cardholder, you get a personalized …

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  • Weekly Recap

    How To Buy A Car With Gift Cards, Hotel With An Identity Crisis, Getting A Refund On A Non-Refundable Reservation, & More!

    by joeheg February 16, 2020
    by joeheg February 16, 2020

    Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …

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    Why We Board Planes On The Left Side, How To Tell The Difference Between Airbus & Boeing, Most Stupid Piece Of Luggage Ever & More!

    by SharonKurheg February 8, 2020
    by SharonKurheg February 8, 2020

    Happy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we …

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