More Rewards, Fewer Fees: Does It Make Sense to Pay Tuition With a Miles-Earning Debit Card? by Cameron Laufer January 2, 2026 0 There are new debit cards on the market that let you earn United miles and Southwest points. These can be a great fit for large tuition expenses that normally come with a credit card fee. Learn how you can earn miles in situations where it previously may not have made sense.
Citi Gift Card Sale: Save 10% When You Redeem ThankYou Points for Select Gift Cards by Zhanna Startseva and Andrew George Bradshaw February 3, 2026 0 Citi is offering a 10% discount on select gift cards when you redeem ThankYou® Points for a limited time. That means you can snag a $25 gift card for just 2,250 points. It’s not the highest-value redemption, but it’s a practical one. Here's how the deal works — and whether it's worth it.
How to Redeem Aeroplan Points for up to 1.25¢ Apiece Through Chase Pay Yourself Back by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter January 2, 2026 0 Like many other Chase cards, the Aeroplan® Credit Card participates in Pay Yourself Back. Through this program, you can redeem Aeroplan points for eligible charges and get up to 1.25¢ in value per point. Here’s a quick overview of how Pay Yourself Back works with the Aeroplan Card and which types of charges you can cover with your points.
Got a Mastercard? Here’s How to Get Free Instacart+ and Monthly Savings on a Peacock Subscription by Tyler Glatt and Skye Class January 2, 2026 0 If you have a World or World Elite Mastercard, you can get three free months of Instacart+ (plus ongoing savings on eligible orders) and a rebate when you use your card to sign up for Peacock, which is a streaming service. Here’s what to know about these recently extended benefits — and how to activate them.
Delta’s Status Challenge Can Get You SkyMiles Status Into 2028 — Here’s How to Match by Tyler Glatt January 1, 2026 4 Delta’s Medallion status match lets elite flyers from other airlines enjoy complimentary status for three months. And if you complete the challenge to extend your status, you can keep your benefits through January 31, 2028.
How to Use Your Alaska Credit Card to Unlock Atmos Elite Status and Milestone Rewards in 2026 by Tyler Glatt and Mark Jackson January 1, 2026 0 If you didn't know, it's entirely possible to earn Alaska Atmos Rewards elite status and Milestone Rewards without getting on an Alaska Airlines flight. And it requires putting your Alaska Airlines credit card to good use. Here's how to leverage your co-branded Alaska Airlines credit card to earn elite status and extra perks in 2026.
Earn Marriott Points Without Leaving Home: Virtual Timeshare Presentation Offers Up to 20K Points by Skye Class January 1, 2026 1 Marriott Vacation Club offers two timeshare presentation promotions: attend a 90-minute virtual presentation to earn up to 20,000 (or more) Bonvoy points or enjoy a three-night resort stay for $299 plus 5,000 points. Here's what you need to know about both offers.
Earn 5% Back (or More) This Quarter Using These Credit Cards With Rotating Categories in Q1 2026 by JT Genter and Toni Southam January 1, 2026 32 A new calendar quarter has started! That means now is a great time to review the credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn up to 5% (or 5X points) on eligible cards this quarter.
How To Change Your Preferred Airline for the Amex Airline Fee Credit by JT Genter and Toni Southam January 1, 2026 3 One great perk that American Express has long offered on its premium products is the annual airline fee credit. Although you have to select an airline to use the credit with each year, you can actually change it quite simply. Here's how to change your preferred airline for the Amex airline fee credit.
AwardWallet’s Roundup of Airline, Hotel, and Transferable Rewards Program Sweet Spots by JT Genter December 31, 2025 77 One of the biggest challenges in the points and miles world is how to get more great award redemptions — and avoid fewer bad redemptions. AwardWallet is here to help you solve that challenge. Here's a link to each of our "sweet spot" posts covering the best redemptions for dozens of the most popular loyalty programs and destinations.
Earn up to 7,500 Bonus Points With These Hotel Dining Program New Member Bonuses by Skye Class December 31, 2025 42 Hotel dining rewards programs are a fantastic way to earn bonus points and miles through your everyday spending. Currently, new members can earn up to 7,500 bonus points when signing up for all four programs and completing the required orders. In this article, we'll dig into the hotel dining programs offering new member bonuses.
Mastercard® Black Card™ Review: Premium Travel Benefits, Annual Credits, and More by Carissa Rawson and Jenna Hansen February 2, 2026 4 Not many are talking about the Mastercard Black Card, but they should be. Sure, the points it earns could be better, but its Priority Pass membership is the best one on the market. Add to this the fact that you'll earn 1.5 cents per point on cash back redemptions and 2 cents per point towards airfare, and the card can definitely make sense for some.
The Complete Guide to Bilt Rewards by Tyler Glatt and Andrew Kunesh December 30, 2025 1 Since its inception, Bilt Rewards has made waves with an intuitive credit card product that allows members to earn transferable points on convenience fee-free rent payments and everyday purchases. Even though the program is tailored towards renters, anyone can join the Bilt Rewards program. From earning to burning Bilt points, here's everything you need to know about the Bilt Rewards program.
You Can Multiply the United Miles You Earned Last Month by up to 6X — But Is It Worth It? by Harrison Pierce December 30, 2025 0 United's miles multiplier allows you to multiply any miles earned in the last month by up to 6X. It's not a lot, but if you need a few miles ahead of an upcoming redemption, it could easily allow you to buy what you need at a lower rate than you'd normally pay to buy United miles. Here's what you need to know.
Sonesta Hotels Travel Pass Promotions: Save up to 50% on Stays in Select Regions by Skye Class December 30, 2025 0 Sonesta Travel Pass is a relatively small player in the loyalty rewards scene, but this ever-growing hotel group is trying to draw in travelers with occasional promotions. Currently, the only offers are a handful of discounts, such as up to 30% off two or more nights and up to 15% off for military personnel. Here are all the details.
The 7 Best Credit Cards for Grocery Shopping in 2026 — From Cash Back to Transferable Points by Jess Farley and Tyler Glatt December 30, 2025 45 Using the best credit card for groceries can mean a lot of extra points each year. Here’s our roundup of the seven best cards to maximize your rewards on one of your most consistent monthly expenses.
You Can Now Book Short-Haul QantasLink Flights With British Airways Avios — Here Are the Rates by Cameron Laufer December 30, 2025 0 Qantas is part of the Oneworld alliance, and it’s long been possible to book its flights through partners like British Airways. Now, it appears that QantasLink flights are bookable through British Airways as well. Here's what to know and the rates we're seeing.
2025 Points and Miles Checklist: What To Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight by Mark Jackson and Harrison Pierce December 29, 2025 1 Between pooling balances with family, using expiring credits, achieving hotel and airline status, and hitting yearly spending thresholds, there are plenty of points and miles to-dos to consider doing before the calendar hits January 1. Check out our handy guide to what you should act on across your accounts before year's end!
JetBlue Vacations Discounts: Save up to 40% and Get More Than $125 in Additional Perks by Skye Class December 29, 2025 0 It's a great time to consider booking a vacation package through JetBlue. Travelers can save up to 40% off eligible routes booked by January 4, 2026, and get $125 or more in "VIP" perks at select resorts until the end of the year. Here are details about JetBlue Vacations and the current promotions.
How to Maximize the New Chase Sapphire Reserve® Apple Perks by Andrew Kunesh December 29, 2025 1 Chase added a slew of new features to the Chase Sapphire Reserve card when it was refreshed in 2025. Two of these new perks are complimentary subscriptions to Apple Music and Apple TV+, which can give you over $200 in value every year. Here's what you need to know about these benefits.
Earn 75,000 Bonus Miles With the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card by Tyler Glatt December 29, 2025 3 The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is offering new applicants 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Here’s everything you need to know about this card and how to apply for this best-ever welcome bonus.
Now’s the Time to Make 5% Category Choices on U.S. Bank Cash+ Card for Q1 2026 by Sam Helmy and JT Genter December 29, 2025 65 U.S. Bank bonus earning categories for the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card are open for enrollment for October to December 2025. What makes the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa unique in comparison to similar cards? You get to choose the bonus categories! Here's how to do so and which categories you can choose from.
The Latest British Airways Avios Devaluation Is Live — Here’s What the New Pricing Looks Like by Harrison Pierce and Cameron Laufer December 28, 2025 2 British Airways has increased both the number of Avios required for a redemption and the taxes and fees you'll pay on that redemption. While disappointing, it's not entirely surprising. Luckily, the price increase seems manageable, at least for now. Here's what you need to know.
Earn More Points With the Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Dining Program by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea December 28, 2025 1 The Atmos Rewards Dining Program lets you earn additional points to get closer to your next award redemption with your every dining purchase at participating restaurants. Here's all you need to know about the program so you can take advantage of it.
How to Earn Hilton Honors Points: Stays, Cards, Partners, and More by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin December 28, 2025 24 Hilton makes earning points incredibly easy. Sign up for co-branded credit cards and stack hotel stays, promotions, and credit card spend to earn tons of Hilton Honors points. Or, take advantage of Hilton's many partnerships outside of hotel stays to earn bonus points even when you aren't traveling. We examine all of the ways to earn Hilton Honors points in this post.
Is It Better to Earn AAdvantage® Miles or Cash From Your Savings? by JT Genter December 28, 2025 82 Bask has extended its offer to earn 10,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account. On top of this excellent bonus for new customers, savers can earn 2 miles per dollar saved annually — which may be a far better value than earning interest through a traditional savings account. In this post, we'll show you how to use your miles and help you decide if you're better off earning cash interest or miles from your savings.
Where Flying Blue Shines: Best Redemptions on Air France, KLM & Partners by Ian Snyder and Samantha Holland December 28, 2025 47 We explore the Air France–KLM frequent flyer program, taking a look at some interesting Flying Blue award sweet spots. Flying Blue is a valuable program given its relationship with all six flexible rewards programs: American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou®, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One, Marriott Bonvoy, and Bilt.
Set and Track Goals Using AwardWallet by Dan Miller December 27, 2025 0 Working toward a particular mileage goal to book an award flight or hotel stay? You can set and track a points or miles goal for your accounts, helping you to see how close you are to your next big redemption.
Hilton Aspire Card Review: Top-Tier Perks on a Top-Tier Card by Carissa Rawson and Gabriela Milton December 27, 2025 50 The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the star of Hilton’s co-branded lineup of cards from American Express. With annual perks including hundreds of dollars in resort and airline credits plus the ability to earn multiple free nights, it offers more than just Hilton Honors™ Diamond Status. Is it the right card for you? Our review will help you answer that question.
Sweet Spots with United Airlines MileagePlus Awards by Ross Denkin December 27, 2025 4 Check out the sweet spots of the United Airlines MileagePlus program. Whether domestic or international, United miles help travelers see more places using fewer miles. With economy and business class sweet spots, United miles have a use however you like to fly. Additionally, United miles are easy to come by and can be accumulated quickly. Here's a rundown of your options.
