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Premium Credit Card Perks That Make Family Travel Smoother (and Cheaper)
Premium Credit Card Perks That Make Family Travel Smoother (and Cheaper)
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Premium credit cards may come with hefty annual fees, but they’re also packed with high-value perks that can elevate any family vacation. From annual statement credits to airport lounge access, the right benefits can make travel more comfortable, more convenient, and yes, even more affordable, despite the upfront cost. Here are the best premium credit card perks for families.

Ashley OnadeleBrie Bash
Ashley Onadele & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

British Airways Visa Signature® Card Review: Earn Valuable Rewards Even Without Going to England
British Airways Visa Signature® Card Review: Earn Valuable Rewards Even Without Going to England
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You don’t need to fly to Europe frequently to get value from the British Airways Visa Signature® Card. This is a solid card that can make a lot of sense if you do happen to fly British Airways, but you can also use the Avios you'll earn with it to book flights with a wide range of Oneworld and non-alliance partners. Here's everything you need to know about this card.

Scott SikesTyler Glatt
Scott Sikes & Tyler Glatt

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.

Erik PaquetMark Jackson
Erik Paquet & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Why Starting With Chase Cards Matters if You’re Under 5/24
Why Starting With Chase Cards Matters if You’re Under 5/24
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If you're new to the points and miles hobby or looking to dive deeper after just dipping your toes in, you'll want to develop a solid earning strategy. This applies to both welcome offers and ongoing rewards. To do so, you need to understand the rules and restrictions card issuers have in place. With Chase offering so many lucrative bonuses, we recommend designing your credit card strategy around their 5/24 rule. Here's how you best do that, and the potential cost of ignoring this unwritten rule.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Use Chase Trip Delay Insurance to Get Reimbursed for Flight Delays
How to Use Chase Trip Delay Insurance to Get Reimbursed for Flight Delays
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Flight delays are inevitable when traveling by air. Planes get held up by weather, mechanical, or personnel issues, or you may get bumped due to the flight being overbooked. But, provided you pay with the right card, you won’t have to rough it in the departures lounge or wear the outlay of an expensive airport hotel. If you hold a Chase travel card, it’s likely you have access to some of the best Trip Delay protection available, provided you follow all the steps listed out below.

Jess FarleyAndrew Kunesh
Jess Farley & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Amazon Business Prime American Express Card Review: Fantastic Rewards on Amazon Purchases
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card Review: Fantastic Rewards on Amazon Purchases
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If your business consistently spends at Amazon, you're likely missing out on rewards if you don't have the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card in your wallet. The card earns 5% back on Amazon purchases, as well as at AWS, Whole Foods, and other Amazon brands. The card doesn't have much in terms of other benefits, but it's lack of annual fee is another upside.

Ian Snyder
Ian Snyder

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

One Key+™ Card Review: Earn up to 3% Back, Anniversary $100 OneKeyCash, Gold Status, and More
One Key+™ Card Review: Earn up to 3% Back, Anniversary $100 OneKeyCash, Gold Status, and More
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The new One Key+™ Card allows members to earn rewards on everyday purchases. It has a low annual fee and solid benefits, like a statement credit of up to $120 for a Trusted Traveler Program, such as Global Entry® or TSA PreCheck® and no foreign-transaction fees. OneKeyCash can be spent with Expedia, Hotels.com, and VRBO. But is it right for you?

Jenna HansenTyler Glatt
Jenna Hansen & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Everything You Need to Know About How to Use the Citi Prestige® Card’s $250 Travel Credit
Everything You Need to Know About How to Use the Citi Prestige® Card’s $250 Travel Credit
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Despite not being available to new cardholders, the Citi Prestige® Card still has serious appeal. With features like a fourth night free on hotel stays and 5x bonus categories, this card is incredibly rewarding. One of the best ways to offset the annual fee is its annual $250 travel credit. Here's how to effortlessly maximize this benefit.

Ross DenkinBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Ross Denkin & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Can You Use Credit Card Travel Credits to Pay Award Change and Cancellation Fees?
Can You Use Credit Card Travel Credits to Pay Award Change and Cancellation Fees?
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One of the frustrating aspects of award travel is often needing to book well in advance to get the best price with your points and miles, knowing that your plans might change along the way. And some programs will charge you (handsomely!) if you have to make these changes. But if your credit card has travel credits, can you use these to cover the award change and cancellation fees?

Jess FarleyIan Snyder
Jess Farley & Ian Snyder

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.

Dan MillerMark Jackson
Dan Miller & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by JT Genter