Choice Privileges® Mastercard® Credit Card Review: Earn Hotel Points and Pay No Annual Fee by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson April 24, 2025 0 If you regularly often stay at Choice hotels — or have a trip planned to Japan or the Nordics — the Choice Privileges® Mastercard® can be a great option to add to your wallet. It lets you earn Choice Privileges points with no annual fee, along with granting complimentary Choice Gold elite status. Is this the right card for your wallet? Let's take a look.
Bonus Rewards and Monthly Credits: All of the Lyft Benefits Available Through Credit Cards by Dan Miller and Tyler Glatt April 18, 2025 2 If you ride with Lyft, it's worth knowing about the different Lyft benefits available through various credit cards. There are benefits through Chase, Mastercard, Hilton, Alaska, and Bilt. Here's a look at what they are, what they offer to you, and how to use them.
22 Credit Card Benefits You May Not Realize You Already Have by Dan Miller and Erik Paquet March 24, 2025 37 Credit card benefits can save you a lot of money and make your travel experiences more enjoyable. In this post, we’ll briefly examine each type of benefit and how you activate it. Once you know the basics, you’ll get more value from the cards you already have and make better choices about which ones to consider next.
Which Delta Credit Card Is Right for You? A Breakdown of Benefits & Perks for Each by Dan Miller and Andrew Kunesh March 6, 2025 17 Even if you only fly with Delta a few times per year, a Delta credit card can save you money and dramatically improve your travel experience. There are seven different Delta SkyMiles cards. If you choose wisely, you'll get far more value than it costs to keep your card for the long term. Here's our guide to help you decide which one is the best fit for you.
The Best ANA Mileage Club Award Sweet Spots: Seven Great Ways To Redeem Your Miles by Dan Miller and Andrew Kunesh January 25, 2025 34 With the seemingly constant devaluations in U.S. frequent flyer programs, those looking to maximize their points and miles should look further afield. Foreign loyalty programs can offer tons of value if you know where to look. A great example is ANA Mileage Club, offering multiple sweet spots worth your hard-earned rewards.
Double Dip on Lyft Rides: Earn Points or Miles With These Loyalty Partners by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller January 15, 2025 6 When traveling using the ride-hailing service Lyft, you'll earn miles, points, or cash back depending on what credit card you use to pay for your ride. But, thanks to partnerships with several loyalty programs, you can double-dip on Lyft rides. Here's how.
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card Worth the $550 Annual Fee in 2025? by Dan Miller and Ian Snyder April 16, 2025 122 Deciding whether the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is worth its annual fee can be a complicated decision. In short, the answer will vary depending on your circumstances. Let's take a look at the value of these perks to help you decide.
Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Card Review: Top-Notch Perks by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson December 31, 2024 68 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card is a long-term keeper for many business owners. Our detailed review looks at each to help you make an informed decision about whether you should apply for this card.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card Review: The Perks Pay You To Keep the Card by Dan Miller and Ian Snyder December 24, 2024 45 Southwest Airlines offers three personal credit cards with varying benefits and annual fees. Sitting at the top of the bunch is the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. While its $149 annual fee might sound intimidating, we'll show how the Southwest Priority Card's benefits more than make up for its cost.
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card Review: Modest Benefits for No Annual Fee by Dan Miller and Brie Bash December 21, 2024 24 The Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card is the entry-level Delta co-branded card from American Express. Despite charging no annual fee, the card comes with a decent welcome bonus and 2x earning rates on eligible Delta purchases and restaurants. Here's a full look at the card.
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Get the World of Hyatt Credit Card by Tyler Glatt and Dan Miller March 6, 2025 57 The World of Hyatt Credit Card is one of our favorite hotel cards; it offers a valuable suite of benefits for a modest $95 annual fee. In this post, we'll walk through the top five reasons why you should add the World of Hyatt Card to your wallet.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card: Earn Southwest Points for a Low Annual Fee by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson April 12, 2025 36 The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card is one of three personal Southwest credit cards, and it's the one with the lowest annual fee. Here's what you should know about it, so you can decide if the Southwest Plus Card is the right Southwest card for you.
How To Track Progress Toward Rewards and Benefits on Your Co-Branded Amex Card by Dan Miller September 10, 2024 0 American Express has several tools that allow you to both track how close you are to meeting spending thresholds as well as understand how many rewards points you'll earn for your pending and recent transactions. Here's how they work and where to find them.
The Best Points and Miles for Free Flights to Hawaii by Dan Miller and Samantha Holland October 30, 2024 85 If you're using miles from your United, Delta, or American Airlines account to book flights to Hawaii, you could be paying much more than you could using a different travel rewards currency. There are great alternatives with transferrable points that can get you access to the same seats at much better prices, starting at under 6,000 points! Let us show you the best ways to get to Hawaii with points and miles.
When to Downgrade vs. Cancel a Credit Card — And Top Options for Downgrading Your Card by Jess Farley and Dan Miller August 12, 2024 38 Managing the credit cards in your wallet is a crucial component of maximizing rewards travel. If you've decided that a particular card in your wallet no longer supports those goals, that's okay. But first, consider whether you can downgrade your card instead of outright canceling it. Here's when you should downgrade.
Tips and Tricks To Beat Jet Lag When Traveling Internationally by Jess Farley and Dan Miller August 9, 2024 30 Jet lag is a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion caused by a long flight east or west across several time zones. While there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the effects of jet lag, the reality of jet lag is that it cannot be avoided entirely. However, here are some of the best ways to stem the impact of jet lag when you fly internationally.
Beginners Guide to How to Book Flights With Miles by Dan Miller and Ajay Jain August 2, 2024 23 Have you ever felt like you can’t use miles for any of the trips you want to take? Booking award travel is one of the biggest challenges for points and miles beginners. In this post, we’ll explain how award availability works and why it’s one of the most important concepts to master so you can use your miles to get where you want to go.
Beginners Guide: What is a Stopover & What is an Open-Jaw? by Dan Miller July 7, 2024 72 Stopovers and open-jaw flights enhance the value of any frequent flyer program by allowing you to add destinations to your travel, in many cases, with no additional miles required! Here's our beginner's guide to how to book one for your next trip.
Beginner’s Guide to Airline Alliances & Partnerships by Dan Miller and Max Prosperi September 2, 2024 34 You might think that you can only redeem Delta miles to fly on Delta or American miles to fly on American. Opening your mind to the wonderful world of airline alliances and partnerships will help you maximize the value of your hard-earned frequent flyer miles. Take your rewards game to the next level with this complete guide to airline partners and alliances.
A Beginner’s Guide to Building Healthy Credit by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson June 6, 2024 13 Your credit is one of the most important assets that you have. Good credit makes it easier to borrow money and get approved for the best rewards credit cards. It also gives you access to the lowest interest rates on loans, which can save you many thousands of dollars over your lifetime. If you love travel rewards, knowing how to keep your credit in great shape while you pursue points is essential. Here's our complete guide to doing it right.
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card Review: Modest Perks With No Annual Fee by Dan Miller April 15, 2024 0 The Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to score tons of Wyndham Rewards points — along with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Gold status — all for no annual fee. Should you add this card to your wallet? Read our detailed review to find out.
Reader Question: How To Get Rental Car Liability Insurance by Dan Miller April 12, 2024 1 While many credit cards offer rental car insurance, they often don't offer rental car liability insurance. Make sure you have a plan for liability insurance before you drive away from the car rental agency. Here's a look at what you need to know about this coverage for your next trip.
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card Review: A Few Key Perks for a Modest Fee by Dan Miller April 12, 2024 0 If you often stay at Wyndham hotels or Vacasa vacation rentals, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to add to your wallet. It comes with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Platinum status and anniversary bonus points. Is this the card for you?
Does Adding a Credit Card Improve Your Credit Score? by Dan Miller March 21, 2024 39 One of the more confusing aspects of rewards travel is how applying for credit cards affects your credit score. Conventional wisdom has it that applying for more credit cards will negatively affect your credit score, and is somehow frowned upon by lenders and credit providers. But that’s not the case. A strong credit file with many credit accounts and a proven history of on-time payments is exactly what creditors want.
Hotel Denied Your Reservation? Here’s What To Do and Why by Dan Miller March 11, 2024 3 Just like airlines, hotels can be oversold. If you find yourself being "walked" from a confirmed hotel reservation, you have rights. You may be eligible for compensation in exchange for being booked at another hotel.
How To Get the Chase Sapphire Reserve® by Dan Miller February 7, 2024 0 If you're looking for information on how to get the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, we've got you covered. You'll pay a hefty annual fee to keep this card, but the benefits truly are second to none. Let's look at a few tips to increase your chances for approval if you apply, as well as what to do if you aren't approved right away.
How To Save up to $600 per Year on British Airways Fuel Surcharges by Dan Miller and Skye Class January 31, 2024 47 The British Airways Visa Signature® Card offers up to $200 per flight and up to $600 per year to cover fees and surcharges on your Avios award bookings. That's a handy perk, considering the often-high surcharges on BA redemptions. Let us show you how this benefit works.
Set and Track Goals Using AwardWallet by Dan Miller January 28, 2024 0 Working toward a particular mileage goal to book an award flight or hotel stay? You can set and track a points or miles goal for your accounts, helping you to see how close you are to your next big redemption.
How to Use Capital One Venture Miles for Maximum Value by Dan Miller January 24, 2024 6 Capital One consistently offers great welcome bonuses on its miles-earning rewards cards. If you've earned a stash of Capital One Miles, you have the flexibility to redeem miles for any travel purchase or transfer to 19 different airline and hotel partners.
Benefits for Authorized Users on Rewards Credit Cards [2024] by Dan Miller January 15, 2024 36 Adding an authorized user to your rewards card can have huge benefits for you and the additional cardholder. It can be an excellent way to help someone with a limited credit history improve their FICO® score, and some of the best cards also make valuable benefits available to authorized users.
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