Getting Started

I was going to write about some new credit card offers that are floating around. Then I thought I will write about my frustration with Starwood. I signed up for their business card two weeks ago for a 25K bonus and now they are offering 35k bonus. When I called to ask for an adjustment, they said no. I checked the boards and they are denying everyone. Bad customer service. Surprising from Starwood, but now they are merging with Marriott so I guess this is the first of many changes to come.

But I digress.
I actually want to write about how many people I meet who don't use their credit cards to earn miles, points or cash back. And how many people I meet who shop online and don't shop through a portal to get cash back or earn miles.
This is like parking your money under your mattress. You are saving your money, but you are not earning any interest on it. Make it work for you. You are spending it anyway so why not save money and earn miles so you can take trips for a discount or even free. It's so easy yet so many people leave these points, miles and cash back on the table.
So I am making it my goal this year to teach people how to take advantage of the portals, credit card offers etc. so everyone can travel for almost free!

                                     Family photo at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa