Free Hotel Rooms And Free Airline Tickets To Anywhere In The World

I've gotten many requests for the articles i wrote explaining the Starwood's Prefferred Guest points program, as well as the article on American Airlines' AAdvantage frequent flyer programs. Therefore I am posting links to those articles here.
Starwoods Preferred Guest article (for free hotel stays and airline miles)
AAdvantage program (for free tickets)

Free Sample Of Dove Hair Care From Walmart

Free Shampoo Link

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The Best Time To Buy Airline Tickets

Here is an article from Smart Money that details when the best time is to buy various items. To see the whole article click here.

When to buy: On a Wednesday, 21 days (or a couple of days earlier) before your flight.

Why: Airlines make major pricing changes (and run fare sales) every week, typically on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. About 21 days out from your flight, you'll see plenty of deals out there as airlines scramble to fill seats, says Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com, a consumer travel advice Web site. Don't wait much longer, she cautions; prices jump significantly from 14 to seven days ahead of departure.

Free Schick Quattro Titanium Razor

Schick is giving away a free Quattro Titanium Razor while supplies last.
Offer Link

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler Flash Drive Only $9.95 From Buy.com

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive only $19.95 from Buy.com, When you open a new Google checkout account, you save $10, so the total is only $9.95!

-A new Google checkout account is identified by the email address only, and there is no limit of how many email addresses one can have.

-Always remember to switch to the free shipping option during checkout

Childrens Place Coupons

Childrens Place Coupons and promotions (one coupon per order):

Extra 50% off Monster Sale at the Children's Place

20% off Printable Coupon at the Children's Place [Exp. 01/31]
(some children's place stores don't accept this 20% off printable coupon, use at your own risk)

$5 flat-rate shipping at childrensplace.com

Hot GPS Deals At Amazon.com

Uniden Gps402 Maptrax Handheld Vehicle
Reg. price $549.99 now only $199.99+free shipping.

Magellan Maestro 3100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
Reg. price $349.99- now only $199.99+free shipping

Free Deals From Buy.com With New Google Checkout

All items show price before Google checkout/after New Google checkout account
All items are free shipping.

Kingston 1GB microSD Card $8.95/- $1.05

Kingston 1GB SD Card $10.00/Free

Kingston 1GB FlashDrive $10.00/Free

Kingston 2GB Hi-Speed Flashdrive $10.95/$.95

Kingston 1GB Mini-Migo Edition Flash Drive $10.24/$.24

Kingston 2GB Flashdrive $13.95/$3.95

-A new Google checkout account is identified by the email address only, and there is no limit of how many email addresses one can have.

-Always remember to switch to the free shipping option during checkout

Sandisk Sansa e250 2GB MP3 Player, FM tuner (Refurbished) Only $39.99 From Buy.com

Buy.com has a Sandisk Sansa 2GB MP3 for just $39.99. Regular price is $199.99!!
Of course with a new Google checkout account it will be only $29.99 + free shipping!

-A new Google checkout account is identified by the email address only, and there is no limit of how many email addresses one can have.

-Always remember to switch to the free shipping option during checkout

Sandisk Sansa m250 2GB MP3 Player (Refurb) $25 From Buy.com

Buy.com has refurbished Sandisk Sansa m250 2GB MP3 Player with FM and Voice Recording for $25 with free shipping. You can save $10 with a new Google checkout account.

-A new Google checkout account is identified by the email address only, and there is no limit of how many email addresses one can have.

-Always remember to switch to the free shipping option during checkout

Need A Filler For Amazon.com?

Ever found yourself with a bit under the $25 threshold for free shipping at Amazon and didn't know what to add to get free shipping?
I Found an amazing website that will tell you just that. Say for example you have $23.01 in your shopping cart, and you need another $1.99 to get free shipping, so either you can search the hard way, or you can just visit Filleritem.com. There you will be asked to enter the dollar amount you need till you qualify for free shipping and you'll get a list of items whose cost is near or at that price.

Monster Sale At The Children's Place.

Monster Sale at The Children's Place. Save on select styles, $9.99 and under!

50 free 4x6 Pictures With New Account At Online Photo Store Winkflash

Winkflash is like Snapfish, Shutterfly and is among many others in the online photo sharing/storage/developing companies. When you open a new account/first order, you can get 50 free 4x6 pictures when use use coupon code WF23EA73. Shipping is $.99.

Starwood's Global Adventures Sweepstakes- Enter To Win One Million Starwood Points!

Starwood's is holding a raffle every quarter from now until the third quarter of 2009,then the Grand Prize will be held in the end of the fourth quarter of 2009.
The first raffle, to be held in Q2 of 2008 is for

• Five nights' accommodations at The Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos
• Avis® certificate valid for rental of a full size vehicle for five (5) days
• 25,000 SkyMiles
• A voucher for two round-trip coach tickets to Los Cabos aboard Delta Air Lines*

Sweepstakes Entry Link

These are the rest of the details from the Amex website:

Grand Prize:

One lucky winner will be awarded the Grand Prize of one million Starwood Preferred Guest Starpoints, an Avis® certificate valid for rental of a full size vehicle for fifty (50) days and an abundance of adventures. Imagine the possibilities of one million Starpoints, redeemable for free stays and more at more than 850 Starwood hotels and resorts worldwide.

Quarterly Prizes:

Register now for a chance to win five consecutive nights accommodations at a luxurious Starwood hotel or resort, two round-trip airline ticket vouchers and an Avis certificate valid for rental of a full size vehicle for five (5) days. Winners to be randomly selected each quarter during the life of the sweepstakes.

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler Flash Drive From Buy.com Only $9.95

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive Regular price is $50.00, now it's just $19.95 or $9.95 with a new Google checkout account.
Offer Link

-Always remember to switch to the free shipping option during checkout

-A new Google checkout account is identified by the email address only.

20 Free 4x8 Photo Cards plus 30 Free 4x6 Prints At Snapfish

20 Free 4x8 Photo Cards plus 30 Free 4x6 Prints when you create a new account. (New customers are identified by email addresses only). Shipping is free using coupon code PRINTFREE
(Check your account after uploading pictures to see a credit for the 20 Photo Cards + 30 Free 4x6 Prints)
NEW LOW PRICE on photo prints - get 9 cent prints everyday at Snapfish!
25% Off all Photo Gifts Snapfish Coupon AFF25JAN [Exp. 02/05/2008]
$5 off $15 or more Snapfish Coupon Code 5OFF [Exp. 02/05/2008]
Free shipping on $30 Snapfish Coupon AFFSHIPJAN [Exp. 02/05/2008]

Free 1GB SD Card From Buy.com

Kingston 1GB SD card from Buy.com is just $10, but now can be had for FREE after a new Google checkout account.
-Always remember to switch to the free shipping option during checkout.

Almost Free From Buy.com

Kingston 2GB DataTraveler Flash Drive $10.95+ free shipping.
If you open a new Google Checkout account, you save $10, so final cost is just 95 cents!

-Always remember to switch to the free shipping option during checkout.

Do You Have Two AAdvantage Acounts By Mistake?

If by mistake(or not by mistake) you got two AAdvantage numbers and want to consolidate the two into one account it can be done if the name and address is identical on both the accounts that you want to combine by calling 1800-882-8880.
For a wealth of info on the AAdvantage program see the FAQ section of the AA website, scroll down to the bootom ,and click the FAQ link at the bottom of the list of options.

$10 Dollar Rebate After You Spend $15 At Buy.com

I recently got this in the mail with a recent order. It seems to be worth the try to get back $10.
Rebate Link

This is what I got:
Magazine Rebate Form
Included with your purchase of $15 or more from Buy.com is a one year magazine subscription valued at $10. If you wish to decline the magazine and receive a rebate for the stated value, please print and return this form with a copy of your receipt as proof of purchase.
This form must be postmarked within 30 days of purchase.
It doesn't seem to have any expiration date, so seemingly this can be used many times. Try it out.

ViaMichelin X-930 - Portable GPS Navigation From Buy.com For Only $137.99

ViaMichelin X-930 - Portable GPS Navigation from Buy.com just $147.99 or $137.99 with a new Google checkout account. This particular model sells for $299.99 at Amazon.

-Remember that Google checkout accounts are identified by email address only so a new account just has to have a new email address, and we all know that there is an unlimited amount of emails addresses one can have!

-As always remember to switch the shipping to the free budget shipping option.

Hot Deals On Watches From Amazon

Hugo Boss Cosmopolis Women's Black Leather Watch
Reg. Price $595.00,-Now only $125.00 Thats 79% off list.

Movado Men's Juro Watch
Reg. price $795.00, Now just $339.00-thats 57% off list.

Stuhrling Men's Gatsby Swiss Quartz Watch
Reg. price $530.00, Now just $89.99- That's 83% off list.

Stuhrling Women's 'Women's Gatsby" Swiss Quartz Watch
Reg. Price $530.00-Now just $134.99. That's a 75% savings.

Canon ZR830 MiniDV Camcorder with 35x Optical Zoom From Amazon For Just $246.06

Great deal at Amazon for this top of the line Canon Camcorder- 35% off the regular price
Offer Link

Earn 4.5% APY On A 6 Month Or 3 Month CD From Citibank

To apply for this rate either call 1-800-374-9700 and mention code: CX36
or click HERE for the CD rate table from Citibank

Almost Free At Buy.com With New Google Checkout Account

Kingston 2GB Hi-Speed DataTraveler USB Flash Drive only $10.95 + free shipping, with a new google checkout account, you save $10 so the total cost is only $0.95!!
As always, remember to switch the shipping option to free shipping at checkout.
Offer Link

Monster Sale At Children's Place-Take An Extra 30% Off

30% Off Link
Print Out Coupon for another 20% off your next purchase-can be used online as well just enter code CLUBEAJ9DFA17 exp.01/31/08- shipping as $5-flat fee
Coupon Link


Shop while there is still a selection!

I have put together a list of the 3 airline alliances, and their primary members. This information is particularly useful when you are deciding which frequent flyer program to transfer your Starwood points to.

Star Alliance:
Air Canada
Air New Zealand
ANA
Asiana
Austrian
BMI
Lot Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Singapore Airlines
South African Airways
Spannair
SWISS
TAP Portugal
THAI
United Airlines
US Airways

Oneworld:
American Airlines
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Finnair
Iberia
JAL-Japan Airlines
Lan
Malev
Qantas
Royal Jordanian

SkyTeam:
Aeroflot
AeroMexico
Air France/KLM
Alitalia
Continental Airlines
Czech Airlines
Delta Airlines
Korean Air
Northwest Airlines

Free Coffee Maker and Mug from Gevalia

Free coffee maker and mug from gevalia when you buy two pounds of roasted coffee for $19.95
Offer Link

How the Program Works

You will be sent four 1/2 lb. packages of the type(s) you have indicated above with the understanding that you will continue to receive additional shipments of Gevalia coffee (four 1/2 lb. packages) approximately every six weeks, plus you may receive a special annual shipment.

Prices of coffees and teas vary, ranging from $5.55 - $7.45 per package, plus shipping and handling. Prices are subject to change.
This arrangement may be canceled at any time after receiving our introductory shipment without obligation to accept further shipments. You may change the quantities and types of coffee you receive at any time, as well as the frequency

Hot Deal-Motorola H350 Bluetooth Headset Just $14.99 From Buy.com

Great deal- or just $4.99 with a new Google Checkout Account
This item ships free as well

Offer Link

Check The Status Of Your Amex Business CardApplication

Applied for an AMEX card and want to know if you were approved? Check your status now!
Status Check Link

Get 5.3% APY On Unity Gold Savings Account From OneUnited Bank

With OneUnited Bank, you can open a secure FDIC insured, high rate savings account within minutes. You can make periodic deposits or set up an automatic savings plan to establish a weekly, bi-monthly or monthly schedule that works for you. Best of all, you have easy access to your funds when you obtain the optional ATM card that can be used at over 5,000 surcharge free locations nationwide!

With a few simple steps you can become a Member of OneUnited Bank and obtain a 5.30% APY* on our UNITY Gold E-Savings account and support urban communities.

Open an account with $1000 minimum to earn 5.30% APY!
Offer Link

Big KitchenAid Sale From Amazon

KitchenAid 5 Quart Mixer Only $199.99-Regular Price is $399.99
KitchenAid KSM150PSMC Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Metallic Chrome Link-$199.00

KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Empire Red-229.00
These models also has a $30.00 Rebate so total price will be only $169.00-$199

KitchenAid KSM150PSBU Artisan Series 5-Quart Mixer, Cobalt Blue Link
Other colors are available as well for between $229.00-399.00


Rebate Form Link
The rebate also comes with a one year subscription to either Food & Wine or Travel+ Leisure magazine- a$54 dollar value.

i-rocks Superman Returns Silver Slim Keyboard & Silver Mouse Free After Rebate

i-rocks Superman Returns Silver Slim Keyboard & Silver Mouse from Clubit.com FREE after rebates
Offer Link

Free Deals From Buy.com With Google Checkout

Kingston 1GB Flash Drive
Offer Link

Kingston 1GB Data Traveler Mini Migo Edition Flash Drive
Offer Link

Kingston 1GB SD Card
Offer Link

Pinzon Daisy-Motif Pitcher and 4 Tumblers Set From Amazon

Normally $70, now just $21.90- that's 69% off!
Offer Link

Transfer your StarpointsSM from January 1 to March 31, 2008, and receive a bonus of 30% more BA Miles.

Offer Link

Terms and conditions:

• To qualify, you must be an existing Starwood Preferred Guest member and a British Airways Executive Club member residing in the US, Canada or Bermuda only.
• Offer valid for Starpoints to BA Miles conversions made between January 1 and March 31, 2008.
• Minimum Starpoints transfer apply and vary per tier: 2,500 for Preferred; 1,500 for Prefereed+, Corporate Preferred and Gold Preferred; No minimum for Platinum and VIP Preferred.
• For every 20,000 Starpoints, you will receive 5,000 Starpoint bonus to be converted to BA Miles. Both the Starpoints from your account and the Starwood Preferred Guest Airline transfer bonus will qualify for the 30% promotional bonus
• Maximum number of Starpoints that can be converted per transaction is 94,999 (79,999 from the member plus 15,000 from the airline transfer bonus). Members may only transfer Starpoints into their own frequent flyer accounts once per airline within a 24 hour period.
• You may only transfer Starpoints to an Executive Club account that is in your name.
• Once Starpoints are transferred into BA Miles, they cannot be returned to Starpoints.
• All terms and conditions of the Starwood Preferred Guest programme apply.
• BA Miles will post to your Executive Club account 4-6 weeks from the date of conversion.
• All BA Miles issued are subject to Executive Club terms and conditions.

$75 Dollars from Bank Of America

Open a new checking account and you can receive $100. To receive your $100, apply online or go into to your nearest banking center. Use offer code AUO2612, and open a personal checking account before February 29,2008
Offer Link

Sign Up Bonuses When You Open A New Bank Account

Citibank:
CitiBank is offering a $200 bonus for opening EasyChecking with a $100 deposit.

Agree to pay at least two bills online each month. $100 is credited after 3 months and $100 is credited after the subsequent 3 months.

The number to call is 1-866-810-9043 and mention code MVS4.
Expires 02/29/08

Chase:

$75 dollars for opening a chase free checking account with direct deposit.
Offer Link

Wachovia:
$50 when you open anew totally free checking

To qualify for the $50.00 bonus, you must be a new customer and open your new Checking account between 9/19/2007 and 1/31/2008 with a minimum of $100.00 in new funds to Wachovia.

The account must be in good standing in order to remain eligible for the bonus. Your bonus will be directly deposited into your new Checking account within 120 days of account opening. Limit one bonus offer per household. If you need to contact us regarding this offer, please reference pricing code "ATM2".

Nokia BH-211 Bluetooth Headset From Amazon -Just $10

Nokia BH-211 Bluetooth Headset Offer Link

Another Reason To Get A Card From AMEX

Currency Conversion Fees:
All credit cards have currency conversion fees. When using a Visa or Mastercard in a foreign country, you typically pay a 3% to 5% currency conversion fee for every transaction. Amex charges a flat 2%. I save at least 2% on every foreign purchase by using my Amex card.
Other Built In Benefits Of AMEX:
Buyer's Assurance Plan

• Automatic Protection - Charge your covered purchases that have a valid U.S. manufacturer's warranty entirely to the Card.
• Extend Your Warranty - The Buyer's Assurance Plan will extend the terms of the original U.S. manufacturer's warranty for up to one additional year on eligible purchases with warranties of 5 years or less.
• Don't Think Twice - Coverage is available for eligible items for up to $10,000 (not to exceed $50,000 per Card account per policy year).

Return Protection

• No More Shopping Regrets - Return Protection¹ offers guaranteed product satisfaction on designated items purchased entirely with an eligible American Express^® Card.
  
• 90 Days of Protection - If you try to return an eligible item purchased in the U.S. within 90 days from the date of purchase and the merchant won't take it back, American Express will refund the purchase price.
  
• Up to $300 Coverage - You are covered for up to $300 per item, excluding shipping and handling, up to $1,000 annually per Card account

Shop with Confidence
Pull a loose string on your new sweater and left with a giant hole? Good thing you have the Purchase Protection Plan¹ that protects your eligible purchases.

• Embedded Protection - Just use your Card and the Purchase Protection Plan protects eligible purchases against accidental damage or theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
  
• Worldwide Coverage - Coverage includes eligible purchases made worldwide with the Card, including gifts purchased for others.
  
• Shop Worry Free - The Purchase Protection Plan repairs, replaces or reimburses you for the amount charged to the Card (not to exceed the original purchase price). Coverage is limited to up to $1,000 per Occurrence, up to $50,000 per Card account per policy year, and is in EXCESS of other sources of indemnity.

Decline the collision damage waiver
Did someone hit your rental car? Not to worry with the Car Rental Loss & Damage Insurance Plan.

• Use your Card - When you are the primary renter,
  simply use your eligible Card to reserve and pay
  for your auto rental.
  
• Say "No Thanks" - Decline the collision damage
  
• waiver (CDW) or similar option when you are reserving and picking up your car from the Commercial Car Rental Company.
  
• Enjoy the Ride - The Car Rental Loss and Damage
  Insurance Plan provides coverage against theft of or
  damage to most rental vehicles. Coverage applies for the first 30 days, and is in excess to your other sources of insurance.

Peace of Mind. Every Day. Every Way. Everywhere.
The Global Assist Hotline¹ provides trip planning assistance as well as emergency assistance when you are 100 miles or more from home.

• Destination Information - Before you travel, turn to us for weather reports, inoculation information, visa requirements, U.S. Embassy locations, and more with Global Assist Online Destination Guides.
  
• Need Emergency Services? - We can help you with just about anything. For example, we can help locate lost luggage, provide paid emergency translation services, prescription replacement assistance, provide referrals to physicians and lawyers, and do an urgent message relay if you need to reach someone back home.
  
• Stuck Without A Wallet? - We can help with your hotel check-in even if you’ve lost your wallet, we can also provide you with emergency cash wire services, and report all the Cards in your wallet as stolen if you call us

24 AA and 12 AAA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Shipped For $28

$28 shipped

24 AA and 12 AAA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries

All-Battery.com offers the Tynergy 24 AA 2600mAh and 12 AAA 1000mAh High-Capacity NiMH Rechargeable Battery Package for $30.99 with free shipping. Coupon code "endof2007" knocks 11% off, dropping the pack to $27.58. At 77 cents per battery, that's one of the best deals we've seen for rechargeable batteries.

Free Coffee Maker and Mug from Gevalia

Free coffee maker and mug from gevalia when you buy two pounds of roasted coffee for $19.95
Offer Link

How the Program Works

You will be sent four 1/2 lb. packages of the type(s) you have indicated above with the understanding that you will continue to receive additional shipments of Gevalia coffee (four 1/2 lb. packages) approximately every six weeks, plus you may receive a special annual shipment.

Prices of coffees and teas vary, ranging from $5.55 - $7.45 per package, plus shipping and handling. Prices are subject to change.
This arrangement may be canceled at any time after receiving our introductory shipment without obligation to accept further shipments. You may change the quantities and types of coffee you receive at any time, as well as the frequency

American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Program Review

Although almost all the big airline miles programs are very east to accrue miles with, American Airlines AAdvantage miles program is arguably the easiest miles program to actually be able to redeem miles for tickets.
The normal rewards are as follows: (Economy/ Business/First Class)
Domestic North America 25,000/ 45,000 /60,000
From North America to Europe 40,000/ 60,000/ 100,000
From North America to Asia/Mid East 75,000 /135,000 /180,000
For a more comprehensive chart click Here to see the chart from the American Airlines website

How To Earn Miles:
You can earn miles either by flying or by spending on the AAdvantage credit cards by citi.
As of now there are two Citi AAdvantage cards that give signup bonus miles after first purchase.
The American AAdvantage Citibank Consumer Card and
The American AAdvantage Citibank Business Card. Don't know how to get a business card? Find out Here
Right now the consumer card gives a 25,000 mile bonus after you spend $750 and the business card give a 25,000 mile bonus after you spend $750.
The Annual fee is $75/yr on the consumer card and $85/yr on the business card, but the fee is waived for the first year.
Alternately, if you don't want to spend $750, you can get 20,000 miles after first purchase on both the AAdvantage Consumer Card and the AAdvantage Business Card.
Currently there seems to be no limit as to how many times you can apply for these cards and be eligible for the bonus, nor does there seem to be any limit on how many of the same card you can have at once! (I have 5 of each).
You can apply for both the consumer and business card on the same day, but you should wait at least 60 days before you reapply for a second set of the cards.
Of course if you don't have an AAdvantage account either they will automatically give you one with the card or you can sign up here before you apply for the credit cards.
-Also, be sure to always put you're AAdvantage number on the application so that the miles will get credited to the same account.
If you sign up for the two AAdvantage cards and the two Starwoods Cards that will give you 75,000 miles right off the bat!! And you can do this every two months!!! You can be flying around the world in no time at no cost to you!

HOT!! Kingston Flash Drives From Buy.Com

Kingston 2GB DataTraveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive just 11.99 + free shipping. With a new Google Checkout account, you save ten dollars and this will be only 1.99!!!
Offer Link

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive just 22.95 + free shipping, after Google checkout just 12.95
Offer Link

How To Get A Business Credit Card Without A TIN

Anyone can get a business credit card even if you don't have a federal tax identification number-TIN.

Here's how:

A self owned business is known as a sole proprietorship and it doesn't need a TIN. Rather your social security number is in place of the TIN.
On the application fill in the name of business of your choice, such as Jack's Suits. Then enter your social security number in the place for the TIN and write that it's a sole proprietorship business.

This was sent to me by a friend:

Many people aren’t aware of the fact that anyone can apply for business credit cards, even if they are not part of a corporation or LLC. Just use your own name as the business name, and your Social Security Number as the Tax ID.

Why? Because any individual can be a business as well. The business type is called a sole proprietorship. Maybe you sell garage sale items or crafts on eBay. Boom! You’re a sole proprietorship. Done any freelance work for a friend? You’re a sole proprietorship. This is the most simple business entity, but it is fully legit and recognized by the IRS. Unless you apply for another one, the name of your business is your legal name, eg. John Doe.

When you apply for a business credit card, you will have to put down both your Social Security number and the Tax ID number for the business. If you are a Sole Proprietorship, you Tax ID is your Social Security Number. (Unless you filed for a EIN). For the vast majority of business credit cards, if even you are a corporation or LLC, you will still be personally liable for business debts. That’s why they’ll usually ask you for your SSN anyways.

Remember, if you are a sole proprietorship there is no legal distinction between you and your business anyhow. Business debts are personal debts. Personal debts are business debts.

(Also, unless you want to deduct your purchases as qualified business expenses on your tax return, you really don’t need to worry about any tax issues or filing anything special with the IRS. You can simply buy things with the card and pay off the balance as you would your other credit cards. If you do want to take deductions, please consult your tax advisor.