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How to find better award availability on Alaska Airlines using connecting cities

  I’m heading to Montreal next month, which is exciting, as I’ve only been there once before, and in December, not exactly an optimal time for visiting a Canadian city. I looked at using (Alaska) miles for the trip, but … Read More …

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Are you actually “directionally challenged?”

  While thinking about my idea for “Stop Messing Around With Your Phone Day“, I tried to come up with a more nuanced view of what was considered “messing around” versus “legitimate use”. And one of those cases that seemed … Read More … Read More

Celebrate “Stop Messing Around With Your Phone” Day!

  When I was in high school, my friends and I invented a holiday. We called it National Bubble Day. Held rather arbitrarily on the third Friday in April, it was an excuse to bring those little bottles of soap … Read More … Read More

How to be tenacious

  I’ve already talked about the wisdom of tenacity, that I believe that those who power through will eventually succeed, even when it seems like you’re not getting any traction. But if this isn’t something that comes naturally to you, … Read More … Read More

The wisdom of tenacity

  You’re probably tempted to quit right now. I don’t even know what it is you’re trying to do, whether it’s build an audience for your blog, become noticed as a musician, or trying to find a special someone. No … Read More … Read More

The surprising reason to care about Google’s “mobile-geddon”

  Back in Februrary, the wizards at Google dropped this small bombshell: Starting April 21 [2015], we will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will … Read More … Read More

The importance of reconnecting with the joys of flight

  It seems obvious to the point of banality to complain about air travel these days. From the dehumanizing and pointless security to the dehumanized and surly people (both employees and fellow travelers). The lines. The screaming kids. The delays. … Read More … Read More

The temptation

  Every one has something that puts a gleam in their eye, that makes their resolve waiver. When you see it, you want it, and you’re likely to find any rationalization to get it. You may think that for me, … Read More … Read More

Why AwardWallet and not Mint?

  Over the last few posts, I’ve talked about how unnecessary (and potentially perilous) tracking your spending using an online service can be. The most popular of these services, bar none, is Mint. And sure enough, comments showed up extolling … Read More … Read More

Low-tech alternatives to using an online budget-tracking service

  I admit that when you’re new to something, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and not know where to start. “Just tell me what to do” is a common refrain in this situation (which explains diet books, and I’m not … Read More … Read More

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