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Amazon's bringing back its popular "Alexa, Thank My Driver" promotion for 2025! Basically, you can say "Alexa, Thank my driver" to any Alexa-enabled device, and Amazon will give your driver a $5 bonus. The catch? It's limited to the first two million "thank yous." Why does this matter to you? Well,...

Heads up, deal hunters! Amazon's got a sweet offer right now: snag $10 off when you spend $40 or more on household essentials. We're talking things like cleaning supplies, paper towels, maybe even that fancy air freshener you've been eyeing. Why should you care? Well, everyone needs household stuff...

Redstone Federal Credit Union is shaking things up with their credit card rewards program, and not in a good way for many. Previously, the card offered a sweet 5% back on restaurants and gas, 3% on groceries, wholesale clubs, utilities, phone, and streaming, and 1.5% on everything else. But hold on ...

British Airways just dropped a bombshell: Starting December 15th, the cost of reward flights using Avios (their version of frequent flyer miles) is going up. Both the number of Avios *and* the cash you need to pay on top of the miles are increasing. While the increase is around 10%, it's still money...

Xfinity is running a promotion that's pretty hard to ignore if you're in the market for internet and mobile service! New customers can snag 1 Gig Fiber Internet with a 5-year price lock, a 2-year subscription to Peacock Premium (binge-watching, here we come!), and a whole year of unlimited mobile ph...

Hey awardtrail readers, hungry for a deal? Amazon Prime Young Adults members, listen up! You can score 50% off GrubHub orders of $20 or more using the promo code PRIMEYA. The discount maxes out at $10, but hey, that's still a sweet saving on your next takeout night! Plus, this deal works on pickup o...

ValleyDirect is offering a sweet bonus for new accounts, and it's an easy way to pad your travel fund. You can earn up to 14,000 Swagbucks (worth $140) or grab a similar bonus through MyPoints, simply by opening a new account and depositing funds. The best part? You snag 8,000 Swagbucks ($80) just f...

Heads up, U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve cardholders! Some significant negative changes are coming down the pipeline on December 15th, so it's time to strategize. The changes impact the value and flexibility of your rewards, so listen up! First, the biggest hit: redeeming points for travel will drop fr...

Heads up, DashPass subscribers! DoorDash is running a series of ongoing deals that could save you some serious cash on gift cards for travel, dining, and retail. Through December 31, 2025, you can score discounts on brands like Best Buy, Southwest, Lyft, and PetSmart. The deals vary, sometimes hitti...

Calling all Disney fans! Chase has upped the ante on the Disney Premier Visa card, now offering a $400 bonus after you spend $1,000 within the first 3 months. That's a significant jump from the previous $300 offer, so if you've been eyeing this card, now might be the time to pounce. Just a heads-up,...

Listen up, deal hunters! The Flight Deal has spotted some seriously tempting fares for nonstop flights to and from Las Vegas. We're talking prices as low as $233 for regular economy tickets. That's a steal for a direct flight to Sin City, leaving you with more cash for the slots, shows, or that fanc...

Heads up, Chicago-bound (or Chicago-departing) travelers! There's a potentially sweet deal floating around for flights to and from the Windy City. The Flight Deal spotted fares hovering around $161 for regular economy tickets. Why should you care? Well, a cheap flight is ALWAYS a good thing! To sna...

Hey awardtrail blazers, listen up! Looking for a quick getaway to the Big Easy without breaking the bank? The Flight Deal is flagging some seriously cheap, nonstop flights to and from New Orleans. We're talking under $200 roundtrip! This is a solid deal if New Orleans has been on your list. It's al...

Heads up, Denver dreamers! The Flight Deal just spotted some seriously cheap flights to and from the Mile High City. We're talking fares as low as $183 for a regular economy ticket. That's practically highway robbery... in a good way! To snag this deal, you'll want to head over to Matrix Airfare Se...

Heads up, deal hunters! There's a sweet spot right now for flights to and from Las Vegas. If you're flexible and quick, you can snag roundtrip tickets for around $181. That's a steal! The key here is using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. It's a powerful (but slightly geeky) tool that lets yo...

Heads up, deal hunters! If you're dreaming of sunshine and beaches, The Flight Deal has spotted some awesome nonstop flights to and from San Diego for under $220. We're talking regular economy here, so no frills, but a fantastic price to get you there quickly. Why should you care? Well, cheap nonst...

Heads up, Boston bargain hunters! The Flight Deal has spotted some seriously cheap flights to and from Boston. We're talking around $279 for a regular economy ticket. That's a steal! To find these fares, The Flight Deal recommends using Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Don't worry, it sounds ...

Heads up, DMV-area travelers! The Flight Deal just spotted a sweet fare for nonstop flights to and from Washington D.C. coming in at just $259 for regular economy. That's a solid price for avoiding layovers, giving you more time to explore the nation's capital (or escape it, depending on your perspe...

Heads up, Denver dwellers and Mile High City dreamers! There's a sweet deal popping up on flights to and from Denver right now. Using the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software (that's just a fancy way of saying a tool that helps you find the best flight prices), folks are finding regular economy far...

Heads up, deal hunters! The Flight Deal has spotted some seriously cheap flights to and from New York City. We're talking around $318 for regular economy tickets. That's a steal! Why should you care? Well, if you've been itching to visit the Big Apple, now's your chance to do it without breaking th...