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Hilton launched a new way to use Honors points today: Shopping on Amazon! Deals and discounts on Amazon can be hard to come by but now there’s one more option with Hilton’s new perk for its loyalty members. Note: This post contains affiliate links for which I may earn a small commission to help support… Continue reading

Have you taken advantage of this Southwest Rapid Rewards Shopping deal that lets you earn 1100 Southwest points for a $9, 3-month digital magazine subscription? It a quick and easy way to boost your Southwest Rapid Rewards account. Texture is an app that gives you digital access to 200 popular magazines perfect for reading on… Continue reading

When it comes to flying Southwest Airlines, checking in is really important, because it determines when you board the plane — and thus, what seat you get! So a common question I have gotten from readers, especially those who are new to flying Southwest Airlines is: Do I have to check in separately for a… Continue reading

My family loves to visit San Diego, CA. We’ve been twice in the last two years and find that there is a huge variety of fun things to do in San Diego from its plentiful beaches and amusement parks to its hip and happening Gaslamp Quarter and natural areas like Balboa Park. Oh, and combine that… Continue reading

We’ve been wondering when/if the the 60,000-point offers on the Southwest personal credit cards will go away. I was able to confirm with Chase today that the offers end on October 4. This is for the personal cards only, which includes Premier and Plus. For those of you trying to take advantage of these bonuses… Continue reading