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    The Browser Choice That Can Make You Lose Portal Points

    by joeheg December 16, 2025
    by joeheg December 16, 2025

    You do everything right: you click through a shopping portal, buy what you were going to buy anyway, and expect the cash back (or points) to show up later. But …

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  • Points & Miles

    Maximize Your Holiday Shopping Rewards: The One Thing You Need To Do Before Buying Online

    by joeheg November 28, 2025
    by joeheg November 28, 2025

    Black Friday weekend is basically a blur of “Add to Cart,” lightning deals, and checking out faster than you can say “shipping confirmation.” And that’s exactly how people accidentally leave …

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  • Points & Miles

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Using a Shopping Portal

    by joeheg May 3, 2025
    by joeheg May 3, 2025

    As someone who’s always looking for ways to maximize the number of miles and points I earn, I’ve learned that there are multiple strategies to rack up rewards with every …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why Chase Freedom Cards Dominate Ultimate Rewards Shopping Portals

    by joeheg March 8, 2025
    by joeheg March 8, 2025

    I love taking advantage of increased payouts from shopping portals to maximize my purchases. When shopping online, using a portal can earn extra cashback or valuable rewards points on top …

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  • Travel

    Forgot Something While Traveling? Amazon Lockers Can Help!

    by joeheg February 23, 2025
    by joeheg February 23, 2025

    It wasn’t long ago that if you needed to get something while traveling, there were only a few options. You could ask your hotel if it was something typical and …

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  • Credit Cards

    The AMEX Blue Card Was Decades Ahead Of Its Time

    by joeheg June 17, 2024
    by joeheg June 17, 2024

    American Express offers many cards in the “Blue” product line. There’s the Blue Business Plus, which is the best no-annual-fee business card that earns Membership Rewards points. There are also …

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    Black Friday Shopping Fail Turned Into A Huge Win

    by joeheg November 26, 2022
    by joeheg November 26, 2022

    I usually don’t pay attention to Black Friday sales because I’m not going to camp outside to save a few more dollars on a new TV. Things have changed and …

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    This Credit Card Will Pay Your Sales Tax For Online Orders

    by joeheg January 26, 2022
    by joeheg January 26, 2022

    If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember when buying things online was cheaper than shopping in a store because if you bought from a seller outside your state, you …

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  • Credit Cards

    A Surprise Bonus Offer From Citi Prestige

    by joeheg October 21, 2020
    by joeheg October 21, 2020

    Many of the benefits of the Citi Prestige cards have become valueless in the world of COVID-19.  What good are bonus points at airlines, restaurants, hotels and cruise lines when …

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  • Weekly Recap

    The Good Times Are Ending With Delta, Hawaii’s Reopening Not So Smooth, United’s Change of Heart Is Good For Passengers & More

    by joeheg October 11, 2020
    by joeheg October 11, 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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