The American Express Starwood Preferred Card is now offering 30,000 bonus points when new card members charge $1,000 in the first three months. You have to hurry because this offers has just been extended but it ends July 31, 2010. After you spend your first $1,000, you will then earn one point for each dollar spent on eligible purchases. Eligible purchases do not include fees, cash advances, and balance transfers. Typically the card offers 10,000 bonus points for new customers.

The Starwood Preferred Guest Program is one of the most rewarding travel programs out there today. The program offers anywhere from stays at 5-star hotels to free air travel on just about any airline. The programs has become known for its first class traveling style.

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A few months earlier, Resource Nation  published a blog about Facebook’s Open Graph initiative on how it could possibly be intrusive to people’s privacy. Regardless of how you view the subject, the program has continued and has witnessed a great deal of success for those who employ the system to their sites.

When Facebook released the program, other websites were able to install “like” buttons on their own site, and when a Facebook user clicked that button, the action would appear in their newsfeed for their friends to see. A great marketing tactic that employs word-of-mouth strategies, the Open Graph initiative has added new features that include thumbnails, and the ability to add comments to the posts.   Giving the Open Graph program even more appeal and versatility in the eyes of some.

If there has been any question as to whether or not Facebook’s initiative is working, this data should put down any doubts.

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Fifth Third Processing Solutions (FTPS), LLC, announced its purchase of Town North Bank’s TNB Card Services last Wednesday on July 7. This new business venture by FTPS would result to advance the company’s capabilities to supply services and payment solutions for its clients.

The TNB Card Services have been providing a variety of capabilities and services such as debit, credit, prepaid cards, consulting, loyalty, ATM driving, and other services ever since 1976. These services are provided for the 370 credit unions in the Columbia District and 27 other states. These services also enhance member loyalty by making use of its top-quality services, products, and loyalty solutions.

With the TNB Card Services becoming part of the Cincinnati-based FTPS, one of the largest acceptance solutions and transaction processing providers in the world, this gives the company a bigger advantage and bolsters their position in the payments industry.

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American Express offers personal credit cards, travel cards and small business credit cards. Many offer reward benefits. Before considering any credit card offer from American Express, ensure it is the best offer for your particular needs.

Consumer Credit Lines

The following credit card offers from American Express are accurate as of July of 2010. Visit the company’s personal credit card user website for the most up to date offers.

Platinum Card: The Platinum credit card offers excellent service and rewards to customers. They receive access to airport lounges and invitation only events plus various travel privileges. The cardholder earns one point for each dollar spent and twice as many points when booking travel through American Express. Rewards can be redeemed for brand name products and services.

Premier Rewards Gold Card: Those who wish to earn a lot of rewards points, including triple points on airfare, should select the Premier Rewards Gold Card.

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While listening to the radio on the way to work on Friday morning, I heard about the worlds strongest beer. It is called “The End of History Beer” and is made by Scottish BrewDog brewery, this beer has a 55% alcohol content (not 5.5…55%!) and is sold at a great bargain price of about 500 pounds! But that is not all, this beer has been put inside dead stoats, squirrels and a hare. The best part was that the beer was sold out within a day! I am not sure what part of this is the most shocking to me, the 55% alcohol content beer, the 500 pound price tag, the fact that it is inside a dead animal or that it sold out within a day? Would you try it? If so out of what animal would you drink?

Here are a few of this weeks interesting articles around the web!

10 worst first-time home buyer mistakes @ Globe & Mail

Does Buying a House Make You More Financial Responsible @ Michael James on Money

Why buy when you can borrow?

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