Author: Kyle Burbank
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Delta is Offering a Medallion Status Match Challenge
Remember when Delta made some drastic changes to its Medallion Status program, upsetting some elites? Well, in addition to eventually adjusting some of those changes, the airline is now courting new loyal customers with a status match challenge. Now, those with status at some rival airlines can experience life as a Delta Medallion member for…
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Two Chase Sapphire Lounges are Opening This Month
Chase’s branded lounge network is growing! Not only did the latest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club open up in New York this week but yet another is also set to open next week in, uh, New York. To be clear, the LaGuardia (LGA) location is now open while a new location at John F.Kennedy…
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Travel Tuesday: How I Earned $50 with MGM’s Resort Hopping Offer for Las Vegas
Last week, I attended my fourth CES in Las Vegas. Ahead of the show’s actual start, I had a chance to check out some of what was new on the Strip — or at least new to me, since I haven’t been there in 18+ months. Incidentally, something new to me happened to fall into…
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How to Save Money at Starbucks in Las Vegas in 2024
Years ago, I shared why the Forum Shops Starbucks was better than any of the others on the Las Vegas Strip. Sadly, that location has since closed, taking its savings with it. However, there is some good news for the long list of Starbucks lovers visiting Sin City as many of the casino locations now…
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Need a Key Fob Battery? You Might Want to Stop at Buc-ee’s
It’s now been more than two years since I first visited Buc-ee’s. In that time, I’ve managed to visit a few more — and have also frequented their midwest rival Wally’s. Now, to my surprise, a Buc-ee’s location has opened up not more than 15 minutes from my house. Admittedly, having a Buc-ee’s in your…
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Breaking Down the Costs of Buying a House (With Real Numbers!)
As of this week, my wife and I have officially (and fully) moved into our new house. Although the process was extremely quick once we got started, boy was there a lot that went into it. In turn, I learned a ton along the way — which is why I’ve been sharing a series of stories…
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Travel Tuesday: “Abroad in Japan” Audiobook Review
More than a decade ago, Chris Broad moved to Japan and started his cleverly named YouTube channel Abroad in Japan. Now, Broad has penned a new book of the same name that chronicles his time in the Land of the Rising Sun. As a fan of Broad’s videos, I was excited to discover that he’d…
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Solis is Offering an End-of-Year Sale Perfect for Your 2024 Travels
If your 2024 plans include travel overseas, then Solis may have a deal for you. The WiFi hotspot provider (which I’ve personally used for years) is currently hosting an End of the Year sale that includes discounts on two of its devices. First up, the Solis Lite is on sale for $99 (compared to the…
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Passport Renewal Wait Times are Now Back to Normal
For the past several months, you may have heard warnings that passport renewals were extremely backed up. That was bad news for those trying to plan trips — and even worse news for those who decided to pay for expedited service that was still delayed. However, the State Department has announced that processing times have…
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Travel Tuesday: Matina Lounge ICN Review
In the time that I’ve had my American Express Platinum Card, I had only ever visited one lounge via the Priority Pass that the card comes with — and even that wasn’t a real lounge (it was a Minute Suites where my pass got me one hour for free and a discount on the second).…
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Bilt Has Added Yet Another Transfer Partner: Avianca Lifemiles
For the second time in just over a month, Bilt has added another travel transfer partner to its stable. After adding Marriot Bonvoy to the line-up in November, the company has now announced a partnership with Avianca Airlines. Like all current Bilt partners (ignoring the bonus Marriott Bonvoy offers on some transfers), Bilt Points will…
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More Money-Saving Streaming Bundles and Deals are Popping Up
For those trying to balance their streaming entertainment budget, the past week has brought some new deals and bundles that might help you out. First, Verizon has introduced another streaming bundle option that customers can add to their account. Now, for $10 a month, users can gain access to both Netflix and Max. As you’d…
