Author Archives: Doug Webster

I Make My Travel Decisions Like I Make My Vasectomy Decisions

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Doug Webster

“Valium? Hell yes, I’ll have a Valium,” I say.  I’m not going to pretend I’m not nervous. Any procedure involving man-parts is uncomfortable, and the idea of being cut is unnerving, but you put those two together and, wow, we’re … Continue reading →

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See Your Transunion FICO Credit Score with Barclaycard Arrival

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Doug Webster

Rock on!  Barclaycard is starting a new benefit for all Barclaycard Arrival(TM) World MasterCard® – Earn 2x on All Purchases cardholders.  You will now have access to your TransUnion FICO score for FREE. Yet another reason to put The Arrival … Continue reading →

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5 Free Nights in a Starwood Preferred Guest Hotel in Poland

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Doug Webster

As Nicole and I were waiting in line to enter St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on our recent 2-week tour of Italy, we struck up a conversation with the couple behind us in line.  Judging from their thickly-accented English, we … Continue reading →

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4 Easiest Ways to Keep Miles from Expiring

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Doug Webster

Everyone seems to be concerned with their airline miles expiring because they don’t fly with Delta, US Airways, United, and American every 18 months. First, let’s explore when your miles will expire: Airline When Miles Expire Alaska Airlines 24 months … Continue reading →

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5 Easy Steps to Transfer Ultimate Rewards to Airlines/Hotels

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Doug Webster

We’ve talked in the past about how Ultimate Rewards are some of the best credit card rewards out there.  Their flexibility is only matched or exceeded by the Barclaycard Arrival. Many people have begun earning Ultimate Rewards, but haven’t transferred … Continue reading →

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Five Nights in Vegas with Starwood Preferred Guest

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Doug Webster

Who doesn’t love Las Vegas? The lights, buffets, shows, and heat keep me going back time and time again.  The only thing better than visiting Las Vegas, would be to do it for free.  You heard me right, free.  Don’t … Continue reading →

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How to Find Bristol Airport Parking

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Doug Webster

This is a sponsored guest post about how to find parking at the Bristol Airport.  Parking can be a big expense, particularly if you’re going for a longer vacation, and we always advocate thinking beyond paying the airport rates. If … Continue reading →

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