Last week seemed to be the week U.S. Bank decided to do its bulk mail drop. In addition to some updates on my Cash+ card, I received a letter from U.S. Bank advertising $200 for opening a new checking account with direct deposit. I love sign-up bonuses for credit cards; sign-up bonuses provide a good…
Today I received an email from American Express Bluebird: Effective immediately, you can add funds to your Account from your debit card for no fee (previously $2.00 per transaction). The limit for loading funds with a debit card online is currently $100/day and $1,000/month, so this isn’t going to allow you to liquidate thousands of…
A few months back, I posted that one of my favorite credit cards for business travel, the U.S. Bank Cash+ card was capping the amount you could earn on the 5% categories, making the card much less attractive to business travelers. When I arrived home yesterday night, I found a letter in my mailbox from…
Consulting life can bring surprises. Last week, I was told that my project in Tawas City, Michigan was ending and that I would be staffed in Indianapolis. This means I will spend approximately 8 fewer hours in a car each week AND I’ll be back to staying in Starwood hotels. This news is quite exciting,…
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