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Here’s a quick way to get some free cash well you’re home during the pandemic. Rakuten, which used to be eBates, is an online shopping portal which offers cash backs when you shop through their portal. They are offering new members $40 free, after signing up and making a purchase of $40 or more, meaning…
The U.S. Mint is going to be releasing their End of World War II 75th Anniversary American Eagle Silver Proof Coin and End of World War II 75th Anniversary American Eagle Gold Proof Coin on Thursday, making both hot items for collectors. As I’m not a coin collector, I don’t have much interest in this,…
The U.S. Mint is going to be releasing their American Eagle 2020 One Ounce Palladium Uncirculated Coin today Thursday at 12pm ET, and will only have 10,000 coins available, making it a hot item for collectors. As I’m not a coin collector, I don’t have much interest in this, however PFS Buyers Club, which is a coin…
The U.S. Mint is going to be releasing their American Eagle 2020 One Ounce Palladium Uncirculated Coin Thursday, and will only have 10,000 coins available, making it a hot item for collectors. As I’m not a coin collector, I don’t have much interest in this, however PFS Buyers Club, which is a coin buying service is…
Each Tuesday, New York updates its list of states that are on its travel advisory list. If you’re traveling in from one of these states you’re required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. This week, New York has added the following five states back to the list- Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.…
It’s official, the first flight took off this morning from the new Salt Lake City International Airport. Concourse A officially opened which is Delta’s new home at SLC, which features 25 of their own gates. Prior to the pandemic, SLC recorded more than 26 million passengers in 2019, in an airport that was built for…
MGM Resorts announcing some exciting news for Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas. Both properties will be the last to reopen in Las Vegas on September 30, 2020 and both are going smoke free. however I’d suspect we’d see both of these open by the end of the year at the latest. Both are rumored to become…
The U.S. Mint is going to be releasing their Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Colorized Half Dollar and Basketball Hall of Fame 2020 Colorized Silver Dollar today, and will only have 75,000 coins available of each, making these hot items for collectors. As I’m not a coin collector, I don’t have much interest in this, however PFS…
MGM Resorts has announced its latest Las Vegas resort to reopen later this month. Mirage Las Vegas will be reopening to the public on Thursday August 27th. MGM Resorts has stated that its Las Vegas hotels are averaging around 50% occupancy on weekends and 30% midweek, with all being cash-flow positive with the exception of…
Uber announced that starting next month, they’ll be changing a popular benefit for Uber Platinum Rewards members. Currently, one of the perks of Platinum status is price protection on a specific route of your choosing. This could be between your home and office, the airport, a family member’s house etc. It’s a great benefit to…
The 737 MAX is Boeing’s fastest selling plane with over 5,000 orders received. Unfortunately, two plane crashes between late 2018 and early 2019 resulted in the grounding of the new model in March 2019. Investigations into the two accidents revealed flaws in the flight control system, known as the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS). Over…
DoorDash has announced they’ll be offering diners 10% off pickup orders for the month of the July as they’re doing their part to try to support their restaurants. There’s a few restrictions but for the most part it’s a nice offer and simple to use. If you’re a current DoorDash customer, you should see the…
MGM Resorts M Life Rewards program announced they’ll be lowering tier credit requirements for those looking to earn elite status now through December 30, 2020 for next year. Well it’s great that tier credit requirements are being lowered, it’s only being reduced by a meager 20%, so don’t expect it to help too much given…
Uber Eats is offering customers $20 off your first 2 orders of $25 or more. Despite the verbiage, it doesn’t sound like its only for new users, so if you’re a current Uber Eats customer, you may want to see if you’re able to add this awesome promotion to your account. Cure your cravings Get…
We’ve previously shared that MGM Resorts announced they’ll be reopening Bellagio Las Vegas; New York-New York Hotel and Casino; and MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on June 4th as the first resorts they open. Additional hotels and amenities will open in the coming months based on demand, the company says. Since the initial announcement, MGM Resorts…
Las Vegas is allowed to reopen on June 4, 2020, with many resorts planning their reopening. We shared that Bellagio, New York-New York, and MGM Grand, The Cosmopolitan, Wynn/Encore, Caesars Palace, and Venetian all will be open starting this Thursday. Last month it was announced that MGM Resorts Offering Free Parking Upon Reopening with most hotels on the strip…
MGM Resorts announced they’ll be reopening Bellagio Las Vegas; New York-New York Hotel and Casino; and MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on June 4th as the first resorts they open. Additional hotels and amenities will open in the coming months based on demand, the company says. Here’s a glimpse at what guests can expect: Bellagio Bellagio’s Conservatory…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended the suspension of Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers, meaning if you’re looking to sign-up for Global Entry, you’re gonna have to wait even longer. The latest extension runs until July 6, 2020, with the possibility of a further extension. There’s one exception to getting approved earlier if you…
As Las Vegas resorts start gearing up to reopen, MGM Resorts announced we can expect to see free parking at all their resorts upon reopening. For contrast, Wynn/Encore and Venetian/Palazzo have long offered free parking, so it’s great to see MGM Resorts make this change, and one that we hope becomes permanent. When MGM Resorts…
Uber has announced that they’ll requiring face coverings for all passengers and drivers effective May 18, 2020. This new policy applies to all markets in which they operate, and doesn’t have an end date in place. Additionally, Uber will be making another change that won’t allow any passengers to sit in the front seat, instead…