How I Earn Reward Points Paying My Property Taxes – With No Extra Fee

Dec 25 2023

My county takes credit cards for property taxes, but they charge a 3% fee. I could have Plastiq charge my credit card for the rewards and send the county a check, but they now charge a 2.9% fee.

Property taxes in Texas are a big deal. I pay about 1.5% of my home’s assessed value each year (the assessed value is likely lower than current market).

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Revamped Elegance: My Experience at the Renovated Park Hyatt Chicago [Review]

Dec 25 2023

This hotel had been ‘off my list’ for awhile. They finished renovations a little over a year ago, and they did a fantastic job of it. My priors had been stuck in 2012, when my wife stayed at the Park Hyatt Chicago and reported a dirty, dusty in-room phone with missing and stuck buttons.

That’s no longer the case. The hotel is much brighter than it used to be – no longer the same dark tones – and the service and attention to detail here were fantastic. I absolutely enjoyed my stay.

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How Travelers Avoid Extra Fees with a Simple Luggage Cheat at Check-In

Dec 24 2023

Most checked bags in the U.S. are limited to 50 pounds. Anything heavier than that and you’ll pay extra. First and business class passengers, and those with elite status, may be allowed 70 pounds. When you approach the check-in counter, they’ll weigh your bags, and if your luggage is overweight you’ll be assessed an extra fee. But some passengers are using a trick to make their luggage seem lighter.

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The Airline Cancelling The Most Flights This Christmas Is Again Southwest

Dec 24 2023

Fog at Chicago Midway airport caused substantial cancellations on Saturday, and the airline’s operations are still disrupted today. Those Chicago cancels are having knock-on effects elsewhere in the airline’s network.

Already dozens of flights out of Chicago Midway have been cancelled for Christmas Eve Day and 57 total cancellations have been recorded prior to 8 a.m. Eastern time to start the day. This number will grow.

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First Class Lounge Access Unlocked: Status Match To Enter The World’s Most Luxurious Airport Clubs

Dec 24 2023

If you’re a British Airways silver you can use American Airlines business class Flagship lounges even on domestic flights. If you’re a BA Gold you can use partner first class lounges, even if you’re flying economy, like Cathay Pacific’s Wing or Pier or Qantas first class lounges.

Royal Air Maroc is back with its status match offer, this time including to top tier Platinum which is oneworld emerald and comes with access to partner first class lounges.

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