Sign up for AT&T Autopay and get a $25 reward

Sign up for AT&T Autopay here, maintain your auto payment status for at least 90 days, and then you will receive a $25 AT&T reward card.  Your gift card should arrive in 4-6 weeks.

This deal is a no brainer. 

Keep your oldest credit card open

Your old unused credit card might be taking up space in your sock drawer, or even your wallet, but closing that account is usually not a good idea. 

People close credit cards for many reasons:

• They have trouble controlling their credit card spending
• They aren’t using the credit card often
• They don’t want to pay an annual fee
• They don't find the rewards beneficial
• They think that it gets rid of the debt (it doesn't)
• They had a bad experience with the company they took personally

You should always try to keep your oldest credit card account open if possible.  It shows credit issuers that you are able to handle credit responsibly and will only help to improve your credit score.  Having a good credit score will provide you with the best interest rates on mortgages, auto loans, and give you access to the best new credit cards.  

Audience Rewards: Broadway trivia for miles

I like to periodically discuss different ways to earn free airline miles.  These free miles are equal to free money, and will add up to help you on your way to earn free travel.

Audience Rewards offers an easy way to earn free miles every few weeks.  It is the first national rewards program for the arts and the Official Rewards Program of Broadway.  With Audience Rewards you earn 2 types of rewards: ShowPoints and partner points with partner programs including: Delta, United, US Airways, Starwood Preferred Guest, and more.