Best of Miles to Memories 12/07/15/-12/13/15
Welcome to the weekly “Best of Miles to Memories” recap series. Here you will find links to all of the still relevant posts from the past week. This week I applied for a few lesser known cards that worked well within my strategy and covered some deals along with a serious issue that is emerging with Amex Offers.
To make the posts in this recap easier to wade through, my “Editor’s Picks” in each section are in bold. If you have questions about anything you read feel free to contact me anytime. Enjoy!
In Credit Cards
- I Applied for a Store Credit Card with NO Bonus: Why & What Happened!
- The Frustrating Results of my NBA Amex Card Application Are In. Well Sort Of.
- Discover Credit Limit Recycling & How to Request an Increase to Maximize the Apple Pay Promo without a Hard Pull!
In Manufactured Spend
- Frustrating Discover Apple Pay Experiences & 1 Key Takeaway That You Should Absolutely Know
- 20K Offer on a No Annual Fee Card that has Amex Offers, 5% Cashback on Certain Days & More. I’m Adding it to my Wallet Soon!
- Negative Cost Visa Gift Cards at Vons, Safeway & Other Brands: Details, Analysis & How to Scale
In Deals
- The End of Amex Offers on Multiple Accounts? Possibly, But There May Be Another Explanation
- Is Your Amex Offers Automation Broken? Here is Why! (And Check Your Accounts Too!)
- Jet.com (Amazon Competitor) Amex Offer: $20 off $50+! Act Fast to Load!
In Loyalty
- Latest Updates on the Hyatt & Hilton Diamond Status Matches
- Amex Centurion Lounge Overcrowding: A HUGE Problem & Are New Stricter Entry Policies Coming?
- Pro Tip – Award Wallet Goes Beyond Travel Loyalty: Add These Types of Accounts to the Service Too!
- My Amtrak Strategy & Plans on this Last Day to Transfer Ultimate Rewards
- Southwest’s Schedule Extended to Summer & Details on the Next Extension
In Travel
- Two Days in Havana: The Sights, Smells & Sadness
- A New Class of Service, A Return of Snacks to Coach & Another Hotel Chain Gets Gobbled Up!
- Uber Is Now Operating at Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport: Here Is What You Need to Know!
- Wow! Uber Lowers Rates by 30% in Vegas & Declares War on Lyft & Taxis
Have a great evening!
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