Citi Strata Elite vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which 100K+ Bonus Is Right for You? Citi Strata Elite vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which 100K+ Bonus Is Right for You?

Citi Strata Elite vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which 100K+ Bonus Is Right for You?

Both the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® are outstanding premium rewards cards. Here's a high-level comparison of their welcome bonuses, headline benefits and statement credits, and more to help you decide which one is worth applying for.

How to Earn Rewards on Bill Payments With Plastiq — and if This Service Is Worth the Fees

The landscape of paying bills with credit cards has changed, so it's worth overhauling our review of Plastiq — a service that allows you to pay nearly any bill with a credit card. While providing opportunities for increased spending is a positive, Plastiq charges fees for doing so. Are those fees worth it? And how does Plastiq work? Here's a look at Plastiq, plus its strengths and weaknesses in terms of credit card rewards.

Cathay Unveils Major Elite Status Changes for 2026 and 2027 — Including a New Top-Tier Level

Cathay Pacific just announced major changes coming to its loyalty program — some good, some not. The changes will roll out in two parts, with a few minor changes to membership cycles beginning in 2026, and a major overhaul of Cathay's elite status program taking effect in 2027. Here's everything you need to know about the enhanced Cathay Pacific membership program.

World of Hyatt Elite Status Shortcuts: Corporate Fast Track, Leveraging AA Status, and More

If you want to earn World of Hyatt elite status this year, you could stay the minimum number of nights or rack up the necessary base points to earn it, but you don't necessarily have to. In fact, it's possible to qualify for Hyatt elite status without stepping foot on a Hyatt property. Here are four ways to earn Hyatt elite status this year without booking and completing stays.

Buy Flying Blue Miles With a 45% Discount (or 80% Bonus) — Book Business Class to Europe for $1,007

Flying Blue just launched a 45% discount (or 80% bonus) on purchased miles through November 5, 2025 — bringing the price down to just 1.68¢ each. That’s enough to book a one-way business class flight to Europe for around $1,007 in purchased miles. If you’re planning premium travel, we break down whether this promo is worth it and the redemptions to target.