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Scott Sikes joined the Award Wallet team in 2024. After saving several thousand dollars using points for a family trip to Hawaii in 2018, Scott was hooked! Scott enjoys finding amazing card offers, great travel deals, and maximizing points to the fullest. He and his wife, Hillarie, enjoy flying to all-inclusive in the Caribbean and traveling to minor league baseball stadiums throughout the Southeast United States.

Scott lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife and two kids. When Scott is not traveling, he enjoys baseball, video games, gardening, and planning his next trip!

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Hilton Expands List of Aspire Resort Credit-Eligible Hotels. Here's The New Full List.
Hilton Expands List of Aspire Resort Credit-Eligible Hotels. Here's The New Full List.
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The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card resort credit is an easy way to save money on your next Hilton resort stay. The credit is worth taking advantage of, offering the ability to cover dining, eligible room rate charges, spa treatments, and more. It's also one of the key features for offsetting the card's annual fee. Here's all it covers and how it works.

Tyler GlattScott Sikes
Tyler Glatt & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Cost to Apply for Programs Like Global Entry Is Increasing on October 1. Will Your Credit Card Cover the Higher Fees?
The Cost to Apply for Programs Like Global Entry Is Increasing on October 1. Will Your Credit Card Cover the Higher Fees?
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If you missed the news, the cost of Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS will increase on October 1, 2024. Since October 1 is just a few short days away, now's a great time to apply for one of these trusted traveler programs before they become more expensive. Or, if you have a credit card offering an application fee waiver as a perk, you may not need to act so swiftly — here's why.

Ryan SmithScott Sikes
Ryan Smith & Scott Sikes
All the Credit Cards That Earn Hilton Honors Points
All the Credit Cards That Earn Hilton Honors Points
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Travelers have dozens of ways to earn Hilton Honors points. That's a big deal if you're building a stash to fund a free night at one of Hilton's properties. The best way to earn a lot of Hilton points quickly is via credit card — either by netting a sign-up bonus on a Hilton credit card or initiating a transfer from one of Hilton's partner programs. Read on to learn about all the credit cards that earn Hilton Honors points.

Tyler GlattScott Sikes
Tyler Glatt & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by JT Genter

Why I Spend $15,000 Each Year on My Hilton Surpass Card
Why I Spend $15,000 Each Year on My Hilton Surpass Card
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Hilton Honors offers multiple credit cards, and I have many cards in my wallet, but there's a reason why I love the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in particular. I've had this card since 2021, and I make sure to spend $15,000 each year on this card to unlock its Free Night Reward benefit. Here's why I think this benefit is so valuable and why it's worth my continued spending.

Scott Sikes
Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Ryan Smith