When traveling to a foreign country you might get asked if you would like to pay in US Dollars or the local currency.  During our trip to Thailand I was asked this about a dozen times - everywhere from hotels to restaurants to shops. The correct answer is ALWAYS the...

Global Entry and TSA Precheck might be my most favorite travel perk ever.  Being able to bypass the regular security line at airports in favor on the shorter TSA PreCheck lines along with not having to remove my shoes and belt during screenings is a perk I can't live...

The week after I got back from Thailand I stopped at my usual Walmart to unload another stash of visa gift cards (VGCs) bought online from Staples.com like I have been doing twice/three times a month.  But this time something was different. As I approached the Money...

As of August 3, 2018 - the multi-tab trick described below appears to be no longer working with American Express's website One of my favorite things about American Express cards is that they come with special offers that can save you money at retailers just by adding...

I can't remember where I heard about the Earny app last November, but it sounded interesting so I checked it out and installed it. How It Works The basic premise behind the Earny app is that is connects to your email account and scans all of your purchases.  It then...

I just learned about two discounts that might be useful to some. 10% Parking at Reagan National Airport (DCA) I prefer to fly from Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) since there are so many offsite parking lots with cheap rates, but when I get a great rate out of DCA...

Little did I know that taking advantage of a Hyatt Diamond Elite Tier offer back in 2015 would still be paying off three years later.  Here is my experience: Getting Hyatt Diamond Status In June 2015, I signed up for Hyatt's Diamond Elite Tier that I read on The...

Paypal digital gifts on ebay.com currently has a $200 Southwest gift card for only $180. Don't forget to go through a shopping portal - the British Airways Avios shopping portal is currently offering a point per dollar spent. Also don't forget to use your Chase...

I love Las Vegas.   With the larger than life hotels and resorts, the shopping, the people watching, the pools, the gambling, and amazing restaurants, it's tough to not love it.  What's even better is getting free breakfast, upgrades, and resort credits at Las Vegas...