I love credit cards so much! v4.0 - 2021 (see first page for add'l details)

[wanderlust7]

Got the Amex Offer for Walmart.com, $10 back on $35+, up to 4 times.

Saved it to DH's Brilliant, which has the 10x Paypal offer. Not sure if the offer will track if I use Paypal. DPs seem to say maybe.

 

[chattadisser]

Used a Chase offer for BB on my new SW card to get DS an Apple Watch 7 for his birthday. Had $15 in certificates and they price matched Target. I think I'm almost done with Christmas shopping--have to get my parents' gifts to my sister, pick up a gift card for her, and a few Xbox gift cards for DS (will use visa gift cards at Target). DD wants balayage which I tried to talk her out of (I'm a no maintenance hair person) but we're going for a consult next week so that's part of her present.

And after 8 days of prep, I might see some tile in my bathroom soon. Only thing I'm concerned about is my shower head. It's a rain head (wasn't paying attention when I ordered it--just picked what matched my Delta faucets). So now I'm wondering if I need the shower kit with the handheld. I'm scared I'll have dirty hair with the rain head since pressure won't be great. All things considered, I think I'm doing pretty well as an overly analytical person in the middle of a remodel project

This info may or may not help you...when we redid our master bath we installed a rain head that also had the hand held option. I've never needed the hand held because of lack of pressure. The hand held actually get used the most often when I am cleaning the shower vs. when we are in the shower. So unless you had water pressure issues before, I wouldn't worry about it too much. This is coming from a very analytical person who is now in the middle of planning a whole house remodel. This may do my patience in. Of course, I'll also thinking of how I can use this as an opportunity to get as many points as possible!

 

[havaneselover]

This info may or may not help you...when we redid our master bath we installed a rain head that also had the hand held option. I've never needed the hand held because of lack of pressure. The hand held actually get used the most often when I am cleaning the shower vs. when we are in the shower. So unless you had water pressure issues before, I wouldn't worry about it too much. This is coming from a very analytical person who is now in the middle of planning a whole house remodel. This may do my patience in. Of course, I'll also thinking of how I can use this as an opportunity to get as many points as possible!

That does help. I ended up ordered the rest of the kit from Ferguson. Will be delivered Wednesday. I figure it's easy to add now but once the shower is tiled there's not much I can do. So even if I only use it for cleaning the glass, it looks fancy and pretty.

And I can't imagine a whole house remodel. I actually am enjoying the bathroom remodel for the most part and can't wait to see the finished product. My mom has been really good at helping me with decisions. But when I showed her the shower head I ordered all she said was, "that's a really big shower head."

 

[becauseimnew]

Anyone else having trouble generating a support link for their SW cards? I unfrozen my credit today and now I can’t get DH’s to generate a link.

 

[wanderlust7]

Anyone else having trouble generating a support link for their SW cards? I unfrozen my credit today and now I can’t get DH’s to generate a link.

Just tried and I can't either with the refer a friend site. Can't generate an Ink support either. Looks like it's temporarily down.

 

[chattadisser]

That does help. I ended up ordered the rest of the kit from Ferguson. Will be delivered Wednesday. I figure it's easy to add now but once the shower is tiled there's not much I can do. So even if I only use it for cleaning the glass, it looks fancy and pretty.

And I can't imagine a whole house remodel. I actually am enjoying the bathroom remodel for the most part and can't wait to see the finished product. My mom has been really good at helping me with decisions. But when I showed her the shower head I ordered all she said was, "that's a really big shower head."

I've avoided the whole house remodel for years by sticking my head in the sand and I really thought I could get a designer to run the project for me but I can't get anyone to respond to me. I guess they are all really that busy. I know what I want so I will be doing it as the project manager. I can't say I am looking forward to this as I work full-time as well but my DH and I agreed that we need to get it done and enjoy the house. The past two years being in the house almost full time has pushed me to this. I've project managed two bathroom remodels and, I will say, I learned a lot during each one of them. My biggest overall advice, is get what you want now - don't think you'll go back later and get it. It never happens because it's a big hassle after the fact.

I think you'll like having the option of the rain head and the hand held. The hand held is also handy for dog washing. I bet it won't look as big once it's in the shower. Most of my fixtures are Ferguson as well and they have held up very well.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

ICYMI: Here's your friendly reminder that Southwest Airlines next schedule release is expected to occur THIS THURSDAY December 16th. For those planning to snag flights, set those calendar reminders so you don't forget! I'll post additional reminders as the date draws nearer. If this seems quick, that's because it is! In an odd move, Southwest is doing 2 schedule extensions in the same month roughly just 1 week apart.

- Currently SW is offering flights through 6/4/22 and this next release will take their schedule out to 9/5/22. This will likely be a popular extension covering all of summer!

For those that care about "release timing" it can vary, but here are the recent "go live" of previous releases:

Release Date | Time (eastern)
12/08/21 | 6:45am
06/10/21 | 7:15am
04/01/21 | 9:10am
12/10/20 | 7:15am
08/13/20 | 9:15am

 

[becauseimnew]

Ugh… I applied for SW business card and unfrozen the wrong credit report, now I have to call in.

 

[lsutigers03]

Ugh… I applied for SW business card and unfrozen the wrong credit report, now I have to call in.

I always unfreeze all 3 so that there aren't any issues with the application.

 

[chicagodisneyguy]

Not sure if it's been posted yet, but American Airline's SimplyMiles portal is offering a 5x bonus on many retailers....including a charity donation at Conservation International which is 40miles per $. The 5x bonus is on top of the original 40miles per dollar...so basically 240 miles per dollar spent. This basically equates to $0.0042 cost per mile. I personally donated $500 and should net 120k miles. I know several blogs where people have donated north of $10k. There is some risk that AA changes the terms of the deal, but Gary Leff, blogger from View From the Wing, confirmed the details with his AA contacts and I find him extremely reliable. Below is the link to his updated blog for anyone looking to buy AA miles cheap.

https://viewfromthewing.com/its-rea...les-at-less-than-half-a-cent-will-be-honored/

 

[SleepyatDVC]

Ugh… I applied for SW business card and unfrozen the wrong credit report, now I have to call in.

I always unfreeze all 3 so that there aren't any issues with the application.

I only have fraud alerts on my credit reports. I did not freeze them. Therefore, I don't need to unfreeze my credit reports.

However, I guess I will still need to verify my identity every time I apply for a credit card because of the fraud alert?

 

[afan]

I always unfreeze all 3 so that there aren't any issues with the application.

I do the same since the one time I thought I unfroze the right one I didn't. Had to unfreeze a different one and call. I won't unfreeze if I'm applying for amex though.

 

[wanderlust7]

Not sure if it's been posted yet, but American Airline's SimplyMiles portal is offering a 5x bonus on many retailers....including a charity donation at Conservation International which is 40miles per $. The 5x bonus is on top of the original 40miles per dollar...so basically 240 miles per dollar spent. This basically equates to $0.0042 cost per mile. I personally donated $500 and should net 120k miles. I know several blogs where people have donated north of $10k. There is some risk that AA changes the terms of the deal, but Gary Leff, blogger from View From the Wing, confirmed the details with his AA contacts and I find him extremely reliable. Below is the link to his updated blog for anyone looking to buy AA miles cheap.

https://viewfromthewing.com/its-rea...les-at-less-than-half-a-cent-will-be-honored/

Thanks for making me take a closer look. I did a $200 donation, which is the amount I'd feel fine with if the 5x doesn't work (fingers crossed though!).

Also did the Target 465 miles for $50. Can be used 3 times. No GC exclusion in the terms. So bought 3 $50 Disney GCs in separate transactions.

Then did the Best Buy 2500 miles for $200 and bought GC, which are excluded in the terms. So will see if that works. BB limits GC to only 1 of each type . Could only do one $25 and $50 Disney, had to add other ones to get up to $200.

Created a SimplyMiles account for DH, but he didn't get any of the good offers. Think I created mine when there was a new account offer.

ETA: Target canceled the third order. Maybe I'll try again tomorrow.

 

[Judique]

May have been reported but, I found $20 off at Giant grocery store on Amex Marriott Bonvoy (DD's AU card). 20% off up to $20 or in other words $20 off $100, but it's cumulative so stated the first way.

 

[havaneselover]

My Target gift cards were delivered according to Target. Of course they are no where to be found. I'm wondering if the delivery was to the local post office. And the tracking information is useless. Reminds me of the good old days of ordering disney gift cards from target!

 

[mfly]

My Target gift cards were delivered according to Target. Of course they are no where to be found. I'm wondering if the delivery was to the local post office. And the tracking information is useless. Reminds me of the good old days of ordering disney gift cards from target!

That just gave me flashbacks.

The good old days. I still can’t believe what we got away with.

 

[Psychodisney]

Per DOC, check your Amex biz cards for Verizon $75 off $75! I was able to pay $75 on my wireless bill and already got the notification.

 

[WardFam]

I have a few big expenses coming up, but I want to make sure that my SW points post correctly so I get the CP for next year. I applied on the last day the elevated points were available and my first payment date is February 1st. Will I have a statement close date before then or am I ok to spend above the $2000 before the end of the year?

 

[mhautz]

I have a few big expenses coming up, but I want to make sure that my SW points post correctly so I get the CP for next year. I applied on the last day the elevated points were available and my first payment date is February 1st. Will I have a statement close date before then or am I ok to spend above the $2000 before the end of the year?

Your first statement close date should be early January, so you should be fine as any points earned now will post then to your RR account.
That being said, while I know I’m safe to spend, I will probably stop at $1900 before New Years to play it safe. Any spending after 1/1 will certainly not be an issue.

 

[elgerber]

Per DOC, check your Amex biz cards for Verizon $75 off $75! I was able to pay $75 on my wireless bill and already got the notification.

yay I have it on 2 cards. It works on the bill?