Category Archives: Starwood Preferred Guest

American Express Blue Sky

It was the spring of 2005 when I realized that I needed to start building up some credit for myself.  My parents had never encouraged the use of a credit card as many people warn about racking up a lot … Continue reading

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American Express Gold Card…No

So I’ve been hearing a lot about an American Express Gold Card that offers people 75,000 Membership Rewards Points with Amex.  I wasn’t sure if it really existed, or if I could somehow qualify to get the card.  I figured … Continue reading

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Planning my next vacation

As I look toward my next vacation I’m still trying to decide how to do it.  I’m also wondering where I would like to go.  My wife and I are going to have a baby in July, but we still … Continue reading

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Starwood Preferred Guest

Paying for hotels is always something that has been difficult for me.  I hate the idea of paying big dollars to stay somewhere for about 9 hours.  Therefore as a result of my cheapness I’ve stayed in some pretty gnarly … Continue reading

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Miles for Investments

I’ve discovered that there are two options that I can find that will help you to accumulate frequent flier miles without using a credit card. This won’t work for everyone as the amounts that they require are rather high, but … Continue reading

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Questions from our readers

Here is a question from one of our readers. “Now show me where to sign up to get free hotel nights… If I don’t need the flyer miles.” This friend is obviously a pilot as he can fly for free … Continue reading

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