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    Man Lost Phone While Traveling, Received $25k Phone Bill

    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2023
    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2023

    A man from the UK who lost his phone while he was vacationing abroad was hit with a bill of over £20,000 (U.S.$25,000) when he got home. The unlucky owner …

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  • Credit Cards

    Chase Ink Business Preferred Increases Cell Phone Insurance Coverage

    by joeheg December 21, 2021
    by joeheg December 21, 2021

    I’ve been paying our T-Mobile bill with the Chase Ink Business Preferred card for a while. Besides earning 3x Ultimate Rewards points per dollar for phone expenses, the card provides …

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  • Travel

    Why You Should Tell Flight Attendant Of Dropped Phone In Plane Seat

    by SharonKurheg December 15, 2021
    by SharonKurheg December 15, 2021

    In 2013, the FAA released new guidelines that allowed the use of portable electronic devices during all stages of flight. Larger electronics, like laptop computers, still need to be put …

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  • Credit Cards

    IHG Co-Brand Cards Are Losing Cell Phone Coverage

    by joeheg November 16, 2021
    by joeheg November 16, 2021

    Over the last several years, many credit cards have added cell phone protection as a perk, as long as you pay for your cell phone bill with the card. While …

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  • Travel Tech

    Have An Older Phone? It Might Be A Brick After This Looming Update

    by SharonKurheg October 1, 2021
    by SharonKurheg October 1, 2021

    Back in the day, you could count on technology to last a while. Sure, since television began,  screens got bigger, then went from black & white to color. The advent …

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  • Airlines

    Left Your Phone At The Gate? Better Hope These Employees are Working!

    by SharonKurheg June 11, 2021
    by SharonKurheg June 11, 2021

    Every airline has their own way of dealing with things their passengers leave behind. Here are how each of the major U.S. airlines handle “lost and found” issues: American Delta …

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  • Travel Tech

    This Amazing New Google Maps Feature Is A Game Changer For Travelers

    by joeheg May 31, 2021
    by joeheg May 31, 2021

    When you’re traveling, it’s important to have a good map to get you where you’re going. Most everyone carries a map with them in their pocket. Of course, that map …

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  • Credit Cards

    Earn An Easy $40 With These New AMEX Offers

    by joeheg May 28, 2021
    by joeheg May 28, 2021

    There’s a reason why I love AMEX Offers. They’re the easiest way for cardholders to earn bonus points or cash back to offset the annual fees on their American Express …

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  • Credit Cards

    AMEX Adds Cell Phone Coverage To Premium Cards But I’m Still Paying My Bill With This Card

    by joeheg March 3, 2021
    by joeheg March 3, 2021

    American Express shook up the credit card world this week by adding cell phone protection to several premium personal and business credit cards. Here’s the list of the cards that …

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  • Weekly Recap

    FCC Says No Phone Use On U.S. Flights, “Don’t You Know Who I Am?” Airport Guy Got What He Deserved, Why Planes Fly At Higher Altitude Nowadays

    by SharonKurheg December 5, 2020
    by SharonKurheg December 5, 2020

    Hi, 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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