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Mark Jackson

Freelance Writer
Distance Traveled in 2026
Visited in 2026

Most of Mark’s professional career has revolved around credit cards and points and miles. He’s been to over 95 countries, but still hasn’t visited all the “real” countries of Epcot’s World Showcase. He enjoys leaving his hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona anytime the temperature rises above 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

Guide to Southwest’s Icelandair Partnership: How to Book, Earn Points, and Add a Stopover
Guide to Southwest’s Icelandair Partnership: How to Book, Earn Points, and Add a Stopover
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Southwest’s partnership with Icelandair opens the door to new international travel opportunities. You can now book joint itineraries from several Southwest cities to Iceland — and even add a stopover on your way to Europe. Here's what travelers can expect, how to earn Rapid Rewards points on these bookings, and what’s coming next for this expanding partnership.

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Mark Jackson & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Best 0% APR Intro Balance Transfer Offers With No Annual Fee in 2026
Best 0% APR Intro Balance Transfer Offers With No Annual Fee in 2026
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A 0% APR intro balance transfer offer can save you a lot of money on interest. The best cards offer a mix of strong earning rates, a top-tier welcome offer to deliver instant value, and a long introductory APR period so you have plenty of time to pay down the balance without suffering high interest rates. Here are the top cards with a balance-transfer offer to knock your interest charges down to zero for up to 24 months.

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Tyler Glatt & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

A Beginner's Guide to Building a Credit Card Application Strategy
A Beginner's Guide to Building a Credit Card Application Strategy
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U.S banks play a huge role in the travel rewards ecosystem. Learning about credit card application rules won’t be the most exciting part of your points-and-miles education, but it’s hard to overstate the importance of building a healthy relationship with the banks for your credit card application strategy. In this post, we explain how to build a sustainable, long-term strategy.

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Erik Paquet & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Choice Privileges® Mastercard® Credit Card Review: Earn Hotel Points and Pay No Annual Fee
Choice Privileges® Mastercard® Credit Card Review: Earn Hotel Points and Pay No Annual Fee
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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.

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Dan Miller & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter

Carnival Cruise Line Teases New Ships — and Big Changes to Its VIFP Loyalty Program
Carnival Cruise Line Teases New Ships — and Big Changes to Its VIFP Loyalty Program
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Carnival is going big — literally! From two new Excel-class ships designed with families in mind to mega-ships capable of carrying 8,000 guests, Carnival Cruise Line just revealed major fleet and destination upgrades. Plus, changes are coming to the VIFP loyalty program for the first time in over a decade. Here’s everything shared at Carnival’s “Innovation Itinerary” media event — and what it means for travelers.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson