Plain-English buying guides from Deals and Miles: what to look for, which brands are worth it and what a fair price is, with live deals checked against the usual price. New guides every week.
Buying guides
How to Activate and Redeem the Amex Offer on Amazon
Oct 13, 2026
How to use the Amex offer on Amazon: activate it, apply 1,429 Membership Rewards points at checkout and get up to 40% off, max $35.
How to Choose a Tablet: iPad vs Galaxy Tab vs Fire for Families
Oct 8, 2026
How to choose a tablet for your family: iPad, Galaxy Tab or Fire, how much storage you need, kids' options and what a fair price is.
How to Choose a Smartwatch: Apple, Galaxy, Pixel or Garmin
Oct 8, 2026
How to choose a smartwatch: phone compatibility, GPS vs cellular, health features, battery life and fair prices for Apple, Galaxy, Pixel and Garmin.
How to Choose the Best Bed Sheets: Thread Count, Weave, Fit and Prices
Oct 8, 2026
Best bed sheets guide: real thread counts, percale vs sateen, cooling fabrics for hot sleepers, deep pockets, top brands and fair prices.
How to Choose Stainless Steel Cookware: Tri-Ply, Brands and Prices
Oct 8, 2026
Stainless steel cookware guide: 18/10 vs 18/0, tri-ply vs disc base, induction, which pieces you need, top brands and fair prices.
How to Choose the Best Luggage Set: Sizes, Hardside vs Softside, Brands and Prices
Oct 8, 2026
Best luggage set guide for family travel: why you need a 28-inch check-in, hardside vs softside, top brands and fair prices for carry-on + 28 combos.
How to Choose the Best Bath Towel: GSM, Cotton, Brands and Prices
Oct 8, 2026
How to choose the best bath towel: what GSM and cotton type mean, popular US brands, and the value-for-money price range per towel.
How I Got the New $60 Fire TV Stick 4K for $9 + Tax
Sep 30, 2026
Fire TV Stick 4K deal: how I paid $9 plus tax for the new $60 stick with the 4KINTRO code and a trade-in of my old Fire TV Stick. Code runs to Oct 7.
Philips Sonicare 4100 vs. HX6829/30: Best Electric Toothbrush
Nov 20, 2023
Philips Sonicare 4100 vs HX6829/30 compared: cleaning modes, battery life, brush heads and price, so you can pick the right one.
The Ultimate Universal Travel Charger Guide
Oct 30, 2023
Universal travel charger guide: plug types, USB-C power, voltage and what to check so one adapter charges all your devices abroad.
Credit card guides
Chase Freedom Flex Bonus: Earn $250
Sep 24, 2026
Chase Freedom Flex bonus: earn $250 with the new cardmember offer. See the spend requirement, the fine print and how to apply.
Chase Instacart Credits: Up to $240/Year Per Card With a $0 Annual Fee (2026 Guide)
Sep 12, 2026
Chase Instacart credit: $0-fee Ink cards get $20 a month, up to $240/yr per card, and it stacks. Every eligible Chase card, how to enroll, tips.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® 100K Bonus – Tips & Strategies
May 2, 2025
Unlock 100,000 Chase points with Sapphire Preferred® and learn smart ways to boost their value to $1,500+. Includes upgrade tips, 5/24 rule, and referral link.
