Black Friday is here, and if you’re planning to take advantage of Amazon’s biggest deals of the year, there’s an easy way to stretch your budget before you even check out. For a limited time, Prime members can get a $250 Amazon gift card instantly upon approval when they open…
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Rove Miles Black Friday deals: Rack up transferable rewards on hotels, flights and more
Rove Miles, a relatively new program in the loyalty space, is kicking off its first Black Friday with a slew of deals to help members earn bonus miles on hotels, everyday purchases and more. What can you do with Rove miles? One option is to redeem them through Rove’s flight-…
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Reminder: Your Amex Platinum’s $50 Saks credit expires in December — here are 8 Black Friday sale items to buy
With perks like hotel credits and airport lounge access, the American Express Platinum Card® is one of TPG’s favorite cards for frequent travelers. However, that’s not all: The card also offers additional statement credits beyond travel perks, enhancing its value and offsetting the $895 annual fee (see rates and fees).…
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One of our favorite Black Friday deals is back: Get a $75 Saks Fifth Avenue promo gift card with $150 purchase
One of the absolute best Black Friday deals is to spend $150 at Saks Fifth Avenue and receive a $75 promotional gift card in exchange for your well-timed purchase (or even more, depending on how much you spend). All you have to do is shop using the promo code: “BFRIGCSF.”…
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Earn easy cash back on your online purchases with TopCashback — plus, enjoy a $35 sign-up bonus
If you’re not starting your online purchases by going through a cash-back site, we can promise you you’re leaving money on the table. There are many shopping portals that let you earn rewards on your online purchases. While some portals award airline miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards points or American Express…
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Seattle-Tacoma Airport faces fuel shortage during Thanksgiving travel week
A leak in a major Pacific Northwest fuel pipeline could spell trouble for U.S. travelers during the busiest Thanksgiving week for air travel in the last 15 years. The Olympic Pipeline, which connects an oil refinery near the Canadian border with terminals in Seattle, Tacoma, and other sites in Washington…
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10 real-world tips you need for flying this holiday season
The most wonderful time of the year can very quickly become the most stressful time of the year at the airport, especially if winter weather doesn’t cooperate and delays or cancellations creep into the storyline. But your trip home (or away) doesn’t have to be the one spent juggling overweight…
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Best offer ever: Thrifty Traveler Premium is 50% off — flight deals straight to your inbox
Thrifty Traveler is one of our favorite ways to find deal alerts, and it’s currently on sale for the cheapest price of the year. For a limited time, new subscribers can get 50% off a premium membership using our special TPG code and link. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m.…
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How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1 rate, opening up useful redemption options when booking Virgin Atlantic flights or its airline partners. Here’s a step-by-step guide to transferring your Chase points to Virgin Atlantic, and some great ways to redeem them. Related:…
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A guide to the Wells Fargo Trifecta: Maximize earnings with 3 cards
Wells Fargo is a major credit card issuer that often flies under the radar, as many people focus on American Express, Citi and Chase cards — but it has a worthy lineup of rewards credit cards. And just like the Amex Trifecta, the Citi Trifecta and the Chase Trifecta, Wells…