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Points and Miles Number Cruncher

Ross Denkin joined the AwardWallet team in 2019 and is a relative newcomer to the points and miles world. Introduced to award travel by his older brother in 2014, Ross dove headfirst into earning and burning points and miles currencies for his travels, both domestic and international. A frequent OneWorld traveler, especially within the U.S., Ross built his own tool to optimize mile redemptions using all OneWorld frequent flyer programs for travel on American Airlines.

Accompanying Ross on his points and miles journeys is his wife Elizabeth, an enthusiastic award traveler herself. Together, they have redeemed over 1 million points and miles for travel to Ireland, Indonesia, Portugal, and the Maldives, as well as countless trips within North America. When not globetrotting, Ross is most likely found playing or watching sports, enjoying the outdoors, and searching premium cabin award inventory.

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Easy Ways To Save On Tax Prep: Card-Linked Offers, Shopping Portals, Free Filing, and More

Easy Ways To Save On Tax Prep: Card-Linked Offers, Shopping Portals, Free Filing, and More
Ross DenkinLauren Wynn
by Ross Denkin and Lauren Wynn
January 22, 2025
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It's tax time! The process of preparing tax returns isn't fun for anyone, and it can be made even worse if you have a surprise tax payment. Even if you don't end up owing the IRS, you still may have to pay to get your taxes done. That means finding some savings along the way can ease the burden of filing taxes. In this article, we show you how to save this tax season.

11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots to Europe

11 Best Amex Membership Rewards Sweet Spots to Europe
Payton TurnerRoss Denkin
by Payton Turner and Ross Denkin
September 10, 2024
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With :amex_partners_air: airline transfer partners, determining the best ways to redeem American Express Membership Rewards can be daunting. Add in alliances and partnerships of each Amex partner airline, and travelers have even more options to consider. We at AwardWallet dug into all of the options to compile this list of the best ways to redeem Membership Rewards for flights to Europe.

Is Your Wallet Working for You? Here’s How To Evaluate Your Credit Card Portfolio

Is Your Wallet Working for You? Here’s How To Evaluate Your Credit Card Portfolio
Tyler GlattRoss Denkin
by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin
August 30, 2024
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Whether you've got one credit card or a wallet with cards in every slot, it's important to take the time at least once a year to revaluate which credit cards are worth keeping. Your spending habits, travel goals, and ability to utilize credit card perks will change over time—and so will the benefits that come with your cards. Here's our guide to managing the cards in your wallet like a pro.

All About the 48 Airlines You Can Book Using Aeroplan Points

All About the 48 Airlines You Can Book Using Aeroplan Points
Tyler GlattRoss Denkin
by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin
April 10, 2025
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Air Canada lists a whopping 51 partner airlines on its website. To be exact, that's the sum of 24 Star Alliance partners and 27 non-alliance partners. However, not all of its partner airlines are available for award redemptions. Including Air Canada itself, Aeroplan members can reserve flights on nearly 50 different airlines using points. Here's a look at which airlines you can book with Aeroplan points.

The Best Business Class Award Sweet Spots for Flights to Asia

The Best Business Class Award Sweet Spots for Flights to Asia
Ross Denkin
by Ross Denkin
July 5, 2024
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Flying business class across the Atlantic makes the journey much more comfortable. But, comfort becomes even more crucial for flights to Asia, where the shortest flights to and from North America span 10+ hours. Thankfully plenty of great award options exist. Book round-trip awards from 100k transferrable points and one-way awards starting at 52,500 points each way! Here's a breakdown of your best options.

How To Earn, Use, and Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate

How To Earn, Use, and Maximize a Delta Companion Certificate
Ross Denkin
by Ross Denkin
June 18, 2024
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Not all companion certificates are created equal. Some require considerable credit card spending to earn, and others only reduce the ticket cost to $99 rather than $0. Thankfully, Delta's companion certificates involve neither of those stipulations, making them much easier for travelers to use and enjoy. Plus, Delta makes using these certificates incredibly easy, giving travelers endless redemption possibilities. Here's how to earn, use, and maximize them.

Build a Citi Quadfecta To Earn Between 2.22 and 5.55 Points per Dollar on Purchases

Build a Citi Quadfecta To Earn Between 2.22 and 5.55 Points per Dollar on Purchases
Ross Denkin
by Ross Denkin
June 9, 2024
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The right combinations of Citi credit cards boasts a minimum return of anywhere from 2.22 to 5.55 cents per dollar spent. Better yet, transferring those points earned to any of Citi’s plethora of transfer partners provides an opportunity to get even more value out them — potentially 11.1 cents per dollar on your daily spending. All of this can be achieved for just $95 in annual fees, too!

The Secret Sweet Spots of Aeroplan Stopovers and Open Jaws

The Secret Sweet Spots of Aeroplan Stopovers and Open Jaws
Ross Denkin
by Ross Denkin
March 11, 2024
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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 25,000 points on business class trips to Asia.

How Does Bilt Rewards Stack Up for Earning Rewards by Paying Rent?

How Does Bilt Rewards Stack Up for Earning Rewards by Paying Rent?
Ross Denkin
by Ross Denkin
December 29, 2023
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For points and miles enthusiasts, a great source of organic spending can be monthly rent payments. Unfortunately, many property management companies charge a sizable fee for paying by credit card. Bilt offers the ability to earn points on rent payments without transaction fees, but there are some quirks to navigate. Should Bilt factor into your rewards strategy with its refreshed program for 2024? Let's take a look.

The Catch Portal Offers Rewards on Debit Card Purchases. Should You Use It?

The Catch Portal Offers Rewards on Debit Card Purchases. Should You Use It?
Ross Denkin
by Ross Denkin
December 8, 2023
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Making purchases through various shopping portals gives buyers the opportunity to earn cash back, transferable points, or miles of their choice as they spend. Catch offers yet another way for consumers to be rewarded for their purchases. Users effectively earn a minimum of 5% store credit each time they buy through Catch, providing an option for earning rewards when paying with a debit card. However, there are big drawbacks to choosing Catch over other portals.