Paying Tuition With Credit Cards: When It’s Worth It and Which Cards Are the Most Rewarding by Tyler Glatt and Max Prosperi January 8, 2025 2 College tuition is a huge expense, which presents a lucrative opportunity for those looking to earn additional points, miles, or cash back with credit cards. But is it a good idea? Here are some considerations you'll want to make before paying with a credit card, plus some cards you should use.
Marriott Elite Status Made Easy: Earn up to a 40 Elite Night Credits Boost With Credit Cards by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt January 7, 2025 41 One of the more valuable benefits of carrying a Marriott co-branded credit card is that it comes with Elite Night Credits that can boost you to that next status tier faster. Even better, the right credit card pairing can award up to 40 Elite Night Credits! Here's all you need to know about earning Elite Night Credits from Marriott cards.
Southwest Promotions: 2X Points on Flights, Bonus Points on Cruises & Hotels, Vacation Package Savings by Tyler Glatt February 11, 2025 2 Southwest Airlines is offering four promotions that can earn you bonus points on cruises and hotels or provide big discounts on Southwest Vacations packages. Here are the details.
Delta Medallion Elite Status: How to Earn It in 2025 and the Perks You’ll Enjoy by Ian Snyder February 26, 2025 10 Whether you aim to earn Delta's elite status for the first time or seek methods to re-qualify, this guide covers everything you need to know about earning Delta Medallion status and how it can enhance your travel experience.
Airalo, GigSky, and FlexiRoam: Which eSIM Should You Use on Your Next International Trip? by Lauren Wynn January 6, 2025 0 eSIMs can keep you connected as you travel without the expense of international data plans or the hassle of buying a physical SIM cards in each destination. But choosing the right eSIM is critical. Here's our comparison of three top options, including which is best for affordable coverage for short trips, long-term travelers with multiple profiles, and for region-specific plans.
Hilton Hikes Award Rates at Several Midscale and Luxury Properties — Here’s What We Know by Sam Helmy January 6, 2025 0 Hilton Honors has increased award pricing at a wide range of its mid-tier and luxury properties over the last couple of weeks. Seemingly, Hilton is quietly implementing peak award pricing, even for standard-level awards. Here's what we know so far about the changes.
The $7,500 Rule: Choosing Your Spark Cash Card by Jess Farley February 17, 2025 0 Choosing a business credit card shouldn't require a spreadsheet. Here's a simple rule based on your upcoming business spending that will tell you exactly which Spark Cash card returns the most dollars to your wallet in the first year.
Free Food Delivery at Choice Hotels: How to Get Grubhub+ Perks by Skye Class April 6, 2025 0 Guests staying at participating Choice hotels in the U.S. can enjoy a convenient perk during their stay: Free delivery through Grubhub. Here’s how you can take advantage of this benefit on your next Choice stay.
Earn While You Burn: 4 Airlines That Offer Elite Status Credits on Award Travel by Tyler Glatt January 6, 2025 8 Generally speaking, earning elite status and award travel don't mix. After all, earning elite status credit on travels you fund with points and miles sounds too good to be true. However, four airlines buck this trend. So, which airlines will offer you elite status credits on award travel? Let's take a look.
Online Shopping Made Rewarding: The Best Credit Cards to Use in 2025 by Tyler Glatt April 29, 2025 0 Using the right credit card when you shop online can help you earn valuable rewards or cash back on every purchase. But which credit card should you use? Here's what should be at the front of your wallet.
Earn Up to 6X Points per Dollar Through Marriott Eat Around Town — Plus a New Member Bonus by Skye Class April 22, 2025 42 If you like to dine out, Marriott’s Eat Around Town program lets you earn up to 6,000 bonus points as a new member, plus 4X-6X points per dollar at participating restaurants. It’s a simple way to boost your Bonvoy balance while enjoying a meal. Here’s how it works.
Do Amex Points Expire? 7 Ways You Could Forfeit Membership Rewards by Sam Helmy January 5, 2025 51 American Express Membership Rewards points may not expire due to inactivity or a fixed point lifespan. But, you can forfeit Membership Rewards points in certain circumstances. Here's what you need to know to keep your Amex points safe.
7 Top Alaska Award Chart Sweet Spots to Maximize Your Mileage Plan Miles in 2025 by Tyler Glatt and Ian Snyder January 5, 2025 38 In this post, we'll dive into Alaska's new award charts and highlight some of the best sweet spots for redeeming Alaska Mileage Plan miles for maximum value — including 4,500-mile awards to the Caribbean, 45k-mile business class awards to Europe, and JAL business class to Asia from 60k miles!
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business Amex Card Review: Useful Perks for Delta Flyers Without Elite Status by Senitra Horbrook January 4, 2025 12 The Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card is the entry-level co-branded business card from Delta. It offers several perks for Delta flyers. But if you don't fly Delta much, this entry-level card might not be a good fit. Our in-depth review will help you know if this is the right card for your business needs.
Free Cell Phone Insurance: Which Cards Cover Damage, Theft, and Loss [2025] by Jess Farley and Andrew Kunesh January 4, 2025 62 Credit card issuers are noticing consumer trends, and several credit cards have added cell phone protection over the years. This is good news since replacing or repairing a cell phone can be costly. Here are the cards that offer this benefit and the details of what is (and isn't) covered.
Amex UK Drops Singapore KrisFlyer – Here Are the Remaining Transfer Partners by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2025 0 Without notice, American Express U.K. (not U.S.) removed Singapore KrisFlyer as a transfer partner today. Here’s what Amex UK members need to know, plus a look at the remaining transfer partners.
IHG Tightens Lounge Membership Rules: Goodbye to the 24-Month Loophole by Sam Helmy January 3, 2025 0 IHG quietly closed a loophole that let IHG One Rewards members earn a lounge membership for up to 24 months by timing when they earned and selected a milestone reward. Here's what you need to know about this change and how it will affect your Milestone Rewards selections in 2025.
Unlock Best Western Elite Status Through the End of 2026 — Without Staying a Single Night by Sam Helmy January 3, 2025 18 Best Western just extended its long-running no-catch status match is back. You can status match to Best Western from many other hotel programs and keep your new status through December 31, 2026 -- with no stay requirements! Here's how to request this free status match.
Chase Caps Pay Yourself Back on the Aeroplan Credit Card, Extends Through the End of 2025 by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter January 3, 2025 0 Chase just extended the "Pay Yourself Back" feature on the Aeroplan® Credit Card. Cardholders can now cover the cost of the card's $95 annual fee with Aeroplan points or redeem Aeroplan points for travel costs through December 31, 2025. However, Chase implemented a new cap on redemptions for 2025. Here's what Aeroplan Card cardholders need to know about paying with points.
New Year, New Credits: Start Using Your Card Statement Credits in 2025 by Miguel Rueda and JT Genter February 26, 2025 38 Many of our favorite credit cards offer lucrative statement credits every year. With 2025 underway, now's the perfect time to go through your card portfolio and start making use of them all. To help you with this, we've compiled a list of valuable statement credits that cardholders should start using, such as travel credits and shopping credits with Dell, Saks Fifth Avenue, Uber, airlines, dining, and more.
Fast-Track to Alaska MVP Gold 75K Elite Status in 2025: Special Offer for Corporate Travelers by Skye Class January 2, 2025 0 Alaska Airlines offers Elite status challenges for targeted Mileage Plan members each year. Through 2025, select employees can earn up to MVP Gold 75K status days after completing just 10 round trips. Dozens of companies are eligible, so check your email to see if you have one of the offers. Here are the details.
Bilt Mastercard Review: Earn Points on Dining & Travel, Pay Rent Without Transaction Fees by Ajay Jain January 2, 2025 1 The Bilt Mastercard® lets cardholders earns points for rent payments without incurring transaction fees. Plus the card earns 3x points on dining, 2x on travel, 1x on other purchases (including rent), and 0.5x on home purchases. Read our full review of the Bilt Mastercard to see what makes it a no-annual fee card with premium benefits.
Earn Double Points at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Bonus Points for Downloading the IHG App by Skye Class and Scott Sikes April 1, 2025 1 Are you in the mood for some bonus IHG One Rewards points? IHG is offering two promotions: the first awards unlimited double points on stays between January 1 and March 31, 2025, and the second offers 500 points just for downloading the IHG app. Here's how to register.
Top No-Annual-Fee Card Benefits: 10% Points Rebate, Cell Phone Protection, and More by Jenna Hansen and Scott Sikes May 2, 2025 1 Credit cards are frequently discussed for the benefits they provide. Most of the time, these benefits are typically listed as a way to justify a card's annual fee. But what about credit cards with no annual fee that also offer great benefits? In this article, we will review the perks you don't want to miss on some of our favorite cards without annual fees.
How I Saved 175k Points and $889 With the Southwest Companion Pass — And How You Can Get Your Own by JT Genter January 1, 2025 2 Since earning it in early 2023, my wife and I used the Southwest Companion Pass to save over 175,000 Rapid Rewards points and $888 across 31 Southwest flights. Here's an overview of how we did it, plus how you can earn your own Southwest Companion Pass to get buy-one-get-one-free travel on Southwest through December 31, 2026!
Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card Worth the $550 Annual Fee in 2025? by Dan Miller and Ian Snyder April 16, 2025 122 Deciding whether the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is worth its annual fee can be a complicated decision. In short, the answer will vary depending on your circumstances. Let's take a look at the value of these perks to help you decide.
From Maldives in Qatar Qsuite to Sydney in First: My 9 Best Mileage Redemptions of 2024 by JT Genter January 1, 2025 0 In 2024, my wife and I redeemed over 1.5 million points and miles to travel around the world, mostly in business and first class. From Qatar Qsuite to Lufthansa First Class, here are our 9 best redemptions for 2024.
Aeroplan Extends HotelSavers Fourth Night Free Cardholder Benefit Through 2025 by Sam Helmy December 31, 2024 0 The Air Canada Aeroplan HotelSavers program lets you use your points to book hotels stays with up to a 30% discount at 35+ hotels brands worldwide. Furthermore, if you hold a Aeroplan co-branded credit card, you can receive a fourth night free on your award bookings through December 31, 2025. But is it worth it? Let's see.
Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Card Review: Top-Notch Perks by Dan Miller and Mark Jackson December 31, 2024 68 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card is a long-term keeper for many business owners. Our detailed review looks at each to help you make an informed decision about whether you should apply for this card.
Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities [2025] by Patrick Stouffer and Jenna Hansen December 31, 2024 114 Earn airline elite status presents a conundrum. Status improves your travel, but airlines typically only reward those who fly (and suffer) a ton without it. But what if you could shortcut your way to elite status without paying your dues first? Here's how to earn airline elite status without stepping on a plane, from status matches to card spending.
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