The Points Guy ✈ Today Only: How You Can Win 1 Million Miles and $5,000 in Lyft Credits & More Daily News From TPG 

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From: The Points Guy - Tuesday Nov 27, 2018 02:10 pm
✈ Today Only: How You Can Win 1 Million Miles and $5,000 in Lyft Credits & More Daily News From TPG ✈

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TODAY'S POSTS: 
- Today Only: How You Can Win 1 Million Miles and $5,000 in Lyft Credits  
- How to Talk to Teens About Credit  
- Boston’s Holiday Happenings for Families in 2018  
- What Card Should I Pay With When Dining at a Hotel?  
- How to Instantly Earn Uber Elite Status  
- Talking Points Episode 3: Chatting With Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson  
- El Al Offers Free Round-Trip Ticket to Passengers on Shabbat-Diverted Flight  
- 6 Lesser-Known Perks of the Amex Business Gold Card  
- Destination: Paradise: Air France’s 777-200 in Premium Economy From Los Angeles to Tahiti  
- Over-the-Top Things First Class Flight Attendants Have Done for Me 

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Today Only: How You Can Win 1 Million Miles and $5,000 in Lyft Credits

By Emily McNutt on Nov 27, 2018 08:50 am
We’re nearing on the last day to donate to our Prizeo campaign, benefitting Make-A-Wish, as well as your chance to win 1,000,000 United MileagePlus Miles and the Trip That Transforms. While the last day to donate to the Prizeo campaign is on Nov. 30, for today only, you’ll also be entered to win $5,000 in ...
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How to Talk to Teens About Credit

By Dia Adams on Nov 27, 2018 08:00 am
“Mom, how many credit cards do you have?” My then 14-year-old’s expression turned to horror when I started counting and ran out of fingers and toes was memorable. “You must have terrible credit!” he exclaimed. Turns out his personal finance class had begun talking about credit and his teacher started with myth No. 1: having ...
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Boston’s Holiday Happenings for Families in 2018

By Poornima Apte on Nov 27, 2018 07:30 am
Yes, you know: ‘tis the season to be jolly. But what if you have already had your fill of piped holiday music and forced family cheer? If you’re looking to add a new family tradition to your annual roster, here are a few events in Boston designed to deliver plenty of merriment for one and ...
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What Card Should I Pay With When Dining at a Hotel?

By Ethan Steinberg on Nov 27, 2018 07:00 am
“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg. One of the best problems to have in the points world is trying to figure out which credit card bonus category will give you the most bang for your buck on a certain purchase. TPG reader John wants to know what card is ...
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How to Instantly Earn Uber Elite Status

By Brendan Dorsey on Nov 27, 2018 06:30 am
Holding elite status with an airline or hotel loyalty program is an aspiration for many frequent travelers due to the slew of benefits it provides. While many credit cards automatically award you instant elite access with hotel programs, it’s much harder for those who are flying. However there’s another opportunity with a new rewards programs. ...
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Talking Points Episode 3: Chatting With Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson

By Caroline Schagrin on Nov 27, 2018 05:30 am
On the third episode of Talking Points, TPG sits down Virgin Group founder, philanthropist and “doctor of yes” Richard Branson to find out what you can expect from Virgin in the coming months, like Virgin Fest and Virgin Voyages. Branson also offers his advice for young entrepreneurs. Afterward, TPG points-and-miles expert Richard Kerr reveals insane redemptions using ...
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El Al Offers Free Round-Trip Ticket to Passengers on Shabbat-Diverted Flight

By Katherine Fan on Nov 26, 2018 09:00 pm
El Al Israel Airlines will recompense 400 passengers on Flight 002 from New York to Tel Aviv on Nov. 15 for an unscheduled diversion to Athens. Due to inclement weather, Flight 002 was delayed more than five hours in New York (JFK) after passengers had already boarded the aircraft, and dozens of Orthodox Jewish travelers ...
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6 Lesser-Known Perks of the Amex Business Gold Card

By Ethan Steinberg on Nov 26, 2018 08:30 pm
In many ways, the new American Express® Business Gold Card felt long overdue, especially after the personal American Express® Gold Card got its own makeover a few weeks earlier. In addition to raising the annual fee on the Business Gold Card to $295 a year, Amex retooled the bonus categories. You’ll now earn 4x Membership Rewards points ...
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Destination: Paradise: Air France’s 777-200 in Premium Economy From Los Angeles to Tahiti

By Darren Murph on Nov 26, 2018 08:00 pm
Air France's 777-200 service to Tahiti is a solid option for SkyTeam loyalists, with useful timing in both directions. Pros: excellent IFE, remarkably friendly crew, tasty meals, you land in paradise. Cons: sliding premium economy seat that's terrible to sleep in, no Wi-Fi, very few soft upgrades over economy
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Over-the-Top Things First Class Flight Attendants Have Done for Me

By Ethan Steinberg on Nov 26, 2018 07:30 pm
If you’ve never flown international first class before, it’s hard to explain exactly what sets it apart from business class. Sure, the seats are bigger and the champagne is pricier, but I’m just 5’7″ and honestly not sure I could taste the difference if you blindfolded me. Yet I still keep coughing up those extra ...
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