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News You Can Use – 2X United Airlines Miles for IHG Stays, $10 Serve Credit, and More!

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    1.   2X United Airlines Miles for IHG Stays

    Via MichaelWTravels, you can get 2X United Airlines miles (up to 10,000 miles) when you stay at IHG hotels through April 30, 2015.

    Like the 2X Delta Airlines miles offer for IHG stays, you have to register before your 1st stay AND you have to choose miles as your earning preference in your IHG profile.

    Stay at IHG Hotels Through April 30, 2015, and Get 2X United Airlines Miles

    But if you prefer American Airlines miles, (which Emily and I used to fly First Class to India), you can register to get 2X American Airlines miles for IHG stays through April 30, 2015.

    Get 2X American Airlines Miles Staying at IHG Hotels Through April 30, 2015

    2.   $10 Serve Credit for New Accounts Who Direct Deposit Their Tax Refund

    Maximizing Money reports that you can get a $10 Serve credit for opening a new Serve account and have your tax refund directly deposited into your account.

    You have to file your tax return by April 15, 2015.

    I wrote about a targeted $20 offer for those with new Serve accounts who also direct deposit their tax refund, but now the offer is open to everyone.

    $10 Serve Credit New Account Credit When You Direct Deposit Your Tax Return

    If you prefer to use Bluebird (for folks who like to drive, not me!) you can also get a $10 credit for opening a new Bluebird account when you direct deposit your tax return.

    Here are my posts explaining AMEX Bluebird and AMEX Serve.

    3.   New Lyft Users Get 20 Free Lyft Rides in Philadelphia

    The Reward Boss is reporting that new Lyft users can get 20 free $20 Lyft rides in Philadelphia.  Austin doesn’t get any love. 🙁

    If you sign-up for Lyft using my link, we both get a $20 credit.

    You’ll see the 20 free rides in the Lyft app.  But if you don’t, enter promotion code “PHILLY” before requesting your 1st Lyft ride.

    Because this is a travel purchase, you can use your Chase Sapphire Preferred for 2X Chase Ultimate Rewards points.  Or use your Barclaycard Arrival card for 2.2% back (minimum $25 redemption).

    Sign-Up for Lyft and Get 20 Free $20 Rides in Philadelphia

    4.   Free Checked Bag for Alaska Airlines Cardholders

    If you have the Alaska card, you get a free checked bag on Alaska Airlines flights through April 30, 2015.

    Alaska Cardholders Get a Free Checked Bag Through April 30, 2015

    5.   ~$145 Round-Trip From Chicago to Miami

    You can fly from Chicago to Miami round-trip from ~$145 on United Airlines.

    This could be a good deal for folks who want to escape the winter weather and sit on a warm Miami beach.

    These fares won’t last!

    Fly to Miami From Chicago for ~$145 Round-Trip

    Here’s how to use Google Flights to find airline tickets faster.

    Let me know if you book a flight!

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