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Cameron Laufer

Freelance Writer

Cameron is a freelance writer who grew up with a passion for traveling and seeing the world. It was a curiosity in points and miles that led him deep into the hobby. Since 2018, he has traveled the world for less using points, along with his wife and three teenage children. He is a moderator with the Award Travel 101 Facebook community.

Cameron enjoys pickleball, hiking, golfing, and skiing, as well as rooting for Purdue and Cleveland sports teams. His favorite country is Switzerland.

Latest Posts
IHG One Rewards Credit Card Review: Useful IHG Perks Without an Annual Fee
IHG One Rewards Credit Card Review: Useful IHG Perks Without an Annual Fee
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The IHG One Rewards Credit Card was just revamped with a new name and new perks offering great value for the occasional IHG guest. This card charges no annual fee and comes with nice perks like a fourth night free on award redemptions, 30% savings on buying IHG points, and no foreign transaction fees. Check out all the benefits in our full review so you can decide if it's the right card for you.

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Jenna Hansen & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Month — Here’s How
Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Month — Here’s How
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The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best perks Rapid Rewards members can earn. And now, Southwest is making it even easier to get the pass by offering quarterly spending categories for Rapid Rewards cardholders. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn double Companion Pass-qualifying points through October 31.

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Cameron Laufer & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Refreshed IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card: Free Night, Platinum Elite, Elite Status Boost, and More
Refreshed IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card: Free Night, Platinum Elite, Elite Status Boost, and More
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From mid-tier elite status to a free night each cardholder anniversary and fourth night free on award stays, the IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card is a valuable wallet addition that pays for itself year after year. Here's everything you need to know about the card to help you decide if it deserves a spot in your small business wallet and a look at if it's worth spending money on.

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Brie Bash & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

BankAmericard® Credit Card Review: A Long Intro APR Window With No Annual Fee
BankAmericard® Credit Card Review: A Long Intro APR Window With No Annual Fee
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The BankAmericard® credit card offers cardholders a generous introductory period without interest for balance transfers and purchases. This can be great if you need to pay off existing credit card debt or finance a large purchase. However, other cards provide these perks while also giving you rewards, so is the BankAmericard credit card a good addition to your wallet? Our full review can help you decide.

Ashley OnadeleCameron Laufer
Ashley Onadele & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

IHG One Rewards Premier Card Review: Refreshed Benefits That Easily Outweigh the Annual Fee
IHG One Rewards Premier Card Review: Refreshed Benefits That Easily Outweigh the Annual Fee
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The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is one of three IHG co-branded cards from Chase. This card offers increased earning capabilities and some excellent perks, such as automatic Gold Elite status, and the free night alone is worth the annual fee each year. Does this card deserve a spot in your wallet? Let's take a look at the details.

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Cameron Laufer & Samantha Holland

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

Bank of America Travel Rewards Card Review: A No-Annual-Fee Travel Card
Bank of America Travel Rewards Card Review: A No-Annual-Fee Travel Card
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The Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card offers a generous rewards program that allows cardholders to earn points on every purchase without tracking complex earning or redemption strategies. It has no annual fee and offers bonus rewards to those with qualifying Bank of America accounts. Is this the right card for you? Read our full review to find out.

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Ryan Flanigan & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More
Top Ways to Redeem Capital One Venture Miles for Travel Within the U.S., to the Caribbean, and More
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The Capital One Venture is offering new cardholders the chance to earn 75,000 bonus miles. The miles alone are worth a minimum $750 toward travel purchases. But if you know how to use Capital One's :cap1_partners_air: airline partners, you can unlock far more savings with the same number of miles. Here’s our guide to the best redemptions for flights within North America — including Hawaii, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

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JT Genter & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Qatar Relaxes Restrictions on Using Avios for Friends and Family — Here’s How the Rules Work Now
Qatar Relaxes Restrictions on Using Avios for Friends and Family — Here’s How the Rules Work Now
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To combat fraud, Qatar Airways has added restrictions on booking award flights for other people. While it's still possible, you'll need to utilize one of two programs — Family & Friends or My List — to do so. Qatar has added a workaround for elite members, but it's still not as open-ended as before. Here's what to know about using Qatar Avios to book flights for other people.

Cameron Laufer
Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples
Maximizing Aeroplan Stopovers: Sweet Spots, Rules, and Examples
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Travelers can pay just 5,000 extra Aeroplan points to book a stopover. This feature allows travelers to build highly customized itineraries as part of the same award. While nearly an unlimited number of options exist, we highly just few examples of how to make the most of Aeroplan stopovers and open-jaw awards, including saving points by flying longer and how to save 35,000 points on business-class trips to Asia.

Ross DenkinCameron Laufer
Ross Denkin & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam