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Harrison Pierce

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Harrison joined the AwardWallet team in April 2025. He first discovered a passion for points and miles when he applied for the Delta SkyMiles Gold Card while a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He leveraged his welcome offer for a round-trip flight from North Carolina to Seattle and has been hooked ever since. Harrison graduated from college in 2020, and a year later, he bought a one-way ticket to Italy with his cat, Isabelle.
Since then, he’s visited or lived in more than 30 countries on five continents and is always planning his next trip. As a digital nomad, he’s constantly chasing eternal summer and has managed to avoid winter for several years. When Harrison isn’t travel hacking his way across the globe, he enjoys cooking, learning Spanish, reading, and playing with Isabelle.
Latest Posts
Buying a New Computer? These Cards Earn the Most — and Protect Your Purchase
Buying a New Computer? These Cards Earn the Most — and Protect Your Purchase
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We break down the best rewards cards for computer equipment purchases and outline some strategies to help you earn thousands of rewards points when purchasing computer equipment and other associated hardware. Whether you're buying for personal use or for a business, there's a hefty amount of points, miles, or cash back you could earn by following these tips.

Harrison PierceRyan Smith
Harrison Pierce & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Jess Farley

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Guide: How to Earn Status, Skip the Counter, and Get Upgrades
Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Guide: How to Earn Status, Skip the Counter, and Get Upgrades
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Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is one of the best rental car loyalty programs. The program offers perks like skipping the rental counter, guaranteed upgrades for elite members, and elite status that is easy to earn. Here's how the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program works, how to maximize its value, and why it might deserve a spot alongside your preferred airline and hotel loyalty programs.

Max ProsperiHarrison Pierce
Max Prosperi & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Booking Singapore Airlines Awards via Aeroplan: What Still Works
Booking Singapore Airlines Awards via Aeroplan: What Still Works
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Air Canada partners with an abundant number of airlines across the world. And among those partners is a fellow Star Alliance member, Singapore Airlines, which boasts a fan-favorite, lavish business-class product. Better yet, you can use Air Canada Aeroplan points to book one of these seats. Generally, availability is better, and the pricing is more attractive, than what you'll find with other programs.

Tyler GlattHarrison Pierce
Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Capital One Premier Collection: Benefits, Eligible Cards, and How to Book a Stay at These Luxe Properties
Capital One Premier Collection: Benefits, Eligible Cards, and How to Book a Stay at These Luxe Properties
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The Capital One Premier Collection adds valuable benefits to your hotel bookings — like free breakfast for two people each day and a $100 on-property credit — but who has access and what are the perks you get? And does booking hotels through this portal make sense? Here's everything you should know about the Premier Collection.

Harrison PierceSkye Class
Harrison Pierce & Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Quarter — Here’s How
Southwest Cardholders Can Earn 2X Companion Pass-Qualifying Points This Quarter — 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 June 30.

Harrison PierceCameron Laufer
Harrison Pierce & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Point.me Explore Tool: A Simple Way To Discover Where Your Points Can Take You
Point.me Explore Tool: A Simple Way To Discover Where Your Points Can Take You
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If you've got a stash of points and miles but aren't quite sure where to go, Point.me — the award search tool — has a solution. The aptly named Explore tool gives you a bird's-eye view of available award flights across multiple cities — an invaluable resource for travelers who want to make a redemption but don’t have a particular destination in mind. Here's how the Point.me Explore tool works.

Tyler GlattHarrison Pierce
Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

American Airlines Hikes Checked Baggage Fees: What They Cost and How to Avoid Paying Them Entirely
American Airlines Hikes Checked Baggage Fees: What They Cost and How to Avoid Paying Them Entirely
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When you fly with American Airlines, you'll pay as little as $45 for your first checked bag when flying within the U.S. or on short-haul international flights to most of Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. However, travelers have plenty of ways to avoid paying baggage fees, ranging from an AAdvantage credit card to elite status. Here's what you need to know about American Airlines checked bag fees — and how to avoid them.

Harrison PierceJT Genter
Harrison Pierce & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Tricks To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards
Tricks To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards
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There's a hesitation I see regularly about applying for travel rewards credit cards. Some people feel the spending requirements are too high for their income levels. Others think that much spending sounds rash — as if it's a surefire way to get into credit card debt. Thankfully, there are ways to put spending on a new credit card without increasing your overall spending. Here are our tips on how to meet minimum spending requirements to earn a new bonus without busting your budget.

Ryan SmithHarrison Pierce
Ryan Smith & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam