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Are you eligible for the 60,000-point bonus on the Citi Premier® Card? Like many card issuers, Citi implements a few policies that limit who can earn a lucrative welcome bonus. In this post, we'll break down all the rules you need to know before applying for a ThankYou Rewards card.

There is a ton of information covering techniques to earn and burn points and miles. There's also advice about which cards to add to your wallet, but it's hard to come by reliable information on programs that let you share (or pool) your points and miles with others — and how to do so for free. But we've got you covered.

Yes, there are a handful of credit cards that earn Hilton points directly, but there are some other great options for indirect earnings. And the ability to pool points means you can earn in tandem with friends and family.

There are many ways to earn points, but if you’re just getting started, the credit card sign-up bonus is a critical part of your strategy for saving on your next trip. Here's our breakdown of how sign-up bonuses work and what you need to know to supercharge your points balances.

Southwest Airlines' Rapid Rewards program is a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can transfer Chase points to Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 ratio if you have the right credit card. Not all redemption opportunities are created equal, though; check out our analysis on when it does and doesn't make sense to transfer points to Southwest.

How far out you can book a hotel? And does making reservations at the far side of the booking window provides any tangible benefit? Each hotel chain handles reservations differently, with the booking windows of major hotel chains ranging from 11 months through to a mammoth 3 years.

Interested in family pooling? It can be an amazing tool for traveling with a large group as you can combine your miles into one account. There are so many airlines and hotel programs that use it and makes it easier to save up for rewards faster.

Capital One offers a huge range of rewards cards to suit every budget. We list our top seven Capital One credit cards for every purchase, including a breakdown of when it makes sense to opt for the no-annual-fee version of the card.

It’s never too early to start earning points and miles. Teenagers don't have access to every way of earning points and miles. But, it's still possible to start learning and building balances. In this piece, new AwardWallet contributor Kennedy Miller explains to her fellow teenagers how they can start earning points and miles - both from traveling and while at home.