Free flight to Portland on Southwest

We are flying out to Portland (PDX) this afternoon to visit my wife’s family.

Using our Southwest Rapid Rewards points, we were able to fly for free*!  We simply transferred some Chase Ultimate Rewards points into my Southwest Rapid Rewards account at a 1:1 transfer ratio

*Each one-way ticket was 10,980 Rapid Rewards points, plus $2.50 each in fees.

Buying each ticket individually would have cost us over $200 each ticket. 

It’s a great feeling to know that we have enough rewards points to travel almost anywhere at anytime and not worry about paying excessive prices to airlines.  

Always maximize your points!

Chase Freedom 5x bonus x 2

Did you know that you can own more than one Chase Freedom credit card?

The Chase Freedom credit card  is one of my favorite credit cards.  I think it belongs in everyone's wallet, from big spenders to little spenders.

The 5x bonus categories can help you earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points at an accelerated rate.  Current 5x categories include:  Gas Stations, Drugstores, and Starbucks.  

Other upcoming categories include Restaurants, Movie Theatres, Lowes, gas stations, theme parks, Kohls, Amazon.com, and select department stores.  

Amazon Instant Video: pay per view

Do you pay for cable or satellite television?  How much is your bill each month?  How much television do you actually watch?  How many channels do you watch? 

I believe in a pay per view approach when watching television or movies.