We loved Marriott Lakeshore Reserve...beautiful resort and pool....it was about 15 minutes from Disney so not as close as other properties
If I didn't need the points right away to get something booked, I personally would not pay a fee to get them sooner if I knew I would meet the spend organically later.WWYD? Thought I'd check with the experts...
I'm only working on a $5k CIP spend right now. I have to pay the painter and designer (total almost $5k). Both take Venmo. Eat the fee and knock out the MSR? Or just pay via personal check? There's no problem meeting spend organically in 3 months. I'm pretty sure we've got a lot more expenses coming.
Also, I got a weird call from Amex today wanting to talk about my business. She said she reviewed my biz plat account and wanted to discuss ways to optimize my benefits. Anyone else get such a call?
WWYD? Thought I'd check with the experts...
I'm only working on a $5k CIP spend right now. I have to pay the painter and designer (total almost $5k). Both take Venmo. Eat the fee and knock out the MSR? Or just pay via personal check? There's no problem meeting spend organically in 3 months. I'm pretty sure we've got a lot more expenses coming.
Also, I got a weird call from Amex today wanting to talk about my business. She said she reviewed my biz plat account and wanted to discuss ways to optimize my benefits. Anyone else get such a call?
I am not. Thanks though!Are you in a state with Great Southern Bank? You can fund a new account with up to $5000 on a credit card.
I have to explore this with DH. The "moving money around so that bills got paid and everything else went into savings" plan is what we have been doing for years. Not very effective, LOLI use YNAB, others use Mint or other free budget programs from their banks. I started using YNAB because I like the way it handles credit card transactions - my free budget program from my bank always double counted all my spending, once as a purchase and once as paying off the credit card. Also helps track the cards I have and when payments are due - couldn't keep all that straight without it.
I also like the way the actual budgeting part works, and it has helped me identify areas where we were spending too much money (other than moving money around so that bills got paid and everything else went into savings, I was not systematic about budgeting at all pre-YNAB). Anyway, things are definitely a lot more complicated when you are juggling multiple cards, esp. if you start buying gift cards etc. YNAB does cost money, but I don't think I could play this game without it.
THIS JUST IN: LAX to end curbside pick-up by rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft. Passengers will need to catch a shuttle ride to a designated lot beginning Oct. 29th.
https://abc7.com/travel/lax-to-end-curbside-pick-ups-by-rideshare-companies-taxis/5589730/
DH and I watched the new ABC show Stumptown with Cobie Smulders from How I Met Your Mother. First two episodes were really good. We’re looking forward to watching next week.
And did anyone catch Modern Family this week? The refrigerator scenes were hilarious. We both laughed out loud a few times.
Just finished watching Modern Family and we thought "Bridgette" was hilarious. I want a fridge who encourages drinking martinis!Yes! I thought Stumptown was going to be silly, but it is my favorite new 60 minute show that premiered this year. Great music too!!
I also enjoyed Modern Family. It has been a favorite for a long time, but the past few seasons weren't as funny to me. This last one has been great so far! Jay revealing he wanted to be a dancer to the fridge was priceless.
Soooooo... I just applied for SW Biz performance for P2 and it went pending. I checked my email and found a new message from Chase. I think I put the wrong email address on the app. Am I screwed or is there something I can do?
Well that is good news. Now I can sleep tonight. I did call to check but no news yet. I’ll probably call about 20 times tomorrow. Thanks!Email address on the app shouldn’t matter. Check the Chase automated status line:1-800-432-3117
Wait - the automated status line said nothing as in the app didn’t register? Or what was the message? There should be some news at this pointWell that is good news. Now I can sleep tonight. I did call to check but no news yet. I’ll probably call about 20 times tomorrow. Thanks!
Oh. Sorry for the confusion. It says 30 days. That’s what I meant by no news. Should have been more accurate in my post. Hoping it changes to 2 weeks soon !Wait - the automated status line said nothing as in the app didn’t register? Or what was the message? There should be some news at this point
30 days or 2 weeks would sound good.
Wait - the automated status line said nothing as in the app didn’t register? Or what was the message? There should be some news at this point
30 days or 2 weeks would sound good.
If I didn't need the points right away to get something booked, I personally would not pay a fee to get them sooner if I knew I would meet the spend organically later.
I'd rather not pay the fee if I didn't need to. Are you in a hurry to get another card? Maybe it's worth it if you are, but in general we are using organic spend to hit those MSRs. My DD did use a bit of Venmo, but it's because she couldn't meet the MRS organically.
There have been reports that the Free Weekend Night Certificates on the Hilton cards have been lagging in posting. You should chat with Amex and they should be able to help you push it through.
As for a redemption in Osaka, @DisneyMandC is using hers at the Conrad Osaka. Looks like a good choice.
Barclays denied my match It's "just" 10K but I want my 10K.
I only tried via SM, though. I'll call them later & see if I get anywhere.
On a mobile device or laptop? I have tried multiple times on my iPad but find nothing. I find a screen that says book your free night or something like that but then it just takes me to a regular booking screen. I have already booked with points but it’s a cat 4 so the certificate should apply.
ETA if I try only 1 night I do see an option for free night but not for 2 nights even though I had enough points plus free night.