Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Low-Fee Alternative for Small Businesses by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson January 15, 2025 0 The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is a good option for occasional Southwest fliers who are looking for a card with a lower annual fee. This card earns a large chunk of points — both from its sign-up bonus and everyday spending — that can be used toward earning a Southwest Companion Pass. The card comes with two Early Bird Check-Ins per year and charges no foreign transaction fees. Here's our full review.
Amex Business Gold vs. Ink Business Preferred: Which Card Maximizes Your Business Expenses? by Mark Jackson June 24, 2025 0 The American Express® Business Gold Card and Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card are top choices for small business owners. This guide compares their features, benefits, and value to help you decide which card best suits your business needs.
Best Credit Cards for Everyday Purchases: Maximize Your Non-Bonus Spend in 2025 by Ryan Smith and Scott Sikes January 14, 2025 73 There are a large number of credit cards out there offering bonus points for different purchases. But what do you do when a purchase doesn't fall neatly into any bonus category? In this post, we discuss the best cards to use for everyday purchases.
Goodbye 50k Business Class Awards to Europe: Flying Blue Raises Minimum Award Rates by Up to 25% by Tyler Glatt January 14, 2025 1 Every so often, you'll log into a frequent flyer program to book an award and find higher rates than you did yesterday -- despite no notice from the program. The example du jour is Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Based on what we're seeing now, the cheapest awards between the U.S. and Europe now require as much as 25% more miles. Here's what we know so far.
Earn Up to 5X ThankYou® Points in the Citi Travel Portal With These No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards by Skye Class January 13, 2025 0 Want to earn more Citi ThankYou® Points on travel? Booking hotels, rental cars, and attractions through the Citi Travel portal could be your best bet. This post covers which cards qualify for enhanced earning rates via cititravel.com.
Enterprise Plus Your Points: Free Points for Enrolling, Double Points on Rentals, Plus Bonus Points for Tasks by Skye Class and Sam Helmy January 13, 2025 0 Enterprise Car Rental relaunched its annual Plus Your Points promotion for 2025. The promotion is valid for rentals through February 28, 2025. With this latest offer, you earn double base points for rentals during the promotion period. Also, the promotion offers many other ways to earn many bonus points, including bonus points just for registering.
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Credit Card Review: Earn Valuable Miles Plus Elite-Like Perks by JT Genter and Brie Bash January 13, 2025 19 The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card lets you earn valuable Alaska Mileage Plan miles and enjoy perks like a free checked bag and priority boarding. And with a valuable welcome bonus, this card is a must-consider — even for those who don’t frequently fly Alaska Airlines.
Upgrade Your Travel Experience: Best Travel Credit Cards With Lounge Access in 2025 by Mark Jackson and Jerod Morales January 12, 2025 37 One of the easiest ways to unlock airport lounge access is by getting a credit card with lounge access. These cards can grant entry to a wide network of lounges — even when flying budget carriers. Here are the best cards for airport lounge access.
Your Complete Guide to Delta SkyMiles Partners: Airlines, Credit Cards, and Transfer Options by Tyler Glatt and Andrew Kunesh January 12, 2025 0 The world's largest airlines have numerous partners that expand their reach and give frequent flyers more ways to earn miles. Delta Air Lines is no exception. From airlines to credit cards and even rental car companies, Delta's suite of partnerships can help you quickly stock up on SkyMiles. Here's a look at Delta's current partnerships and how you can use them to your advantage.
Accor Points Expiry: When Do Accor Points Expire and How To Keep Them Active by Sam Helmy January 12, 2025 33 Whether your Accor points expire will depend on the activity on your Accor Live Limitless (ALL) account. That said, many activities will help prevent your points from expiring. Here is all you need to know to keep your points active and safe.
United’s Gift Card Exchange: Convert Unwanted Gift Cards Into Miles — But Is It Worth It? by Samantha Holland January 12, 2025 0 If you've got a gift card you'll never use, there's no sense in letting it collect dust. You can turn your gift card into a sum of United miles through the MileagePlus gift card exchange. Here's how — and whether or not it's worth doing.
Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Best Options and How to Select Your Perks Before the Upcoming Deadline by Ian Snyder January 12, 2025 0 If you accrue 50 or 75 Marriott elite night credits in a calendar year, you'll be rewarded with a Marriott Annual Choice Benefit, one of the best perks of hitting these thresholds. Rather than an ongoing status benefit, you'll have a one-time selection from a list of options. The choices range from Nightly Upgrade Awards and Free Night Award to extra Elite Night Credits and even a $1,000 discount on a hotel brand mattress.
U.S. Bank to Cap Rewards on the Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card, Implement New Point Expiry Policy by Mark Jackson January 11, 2025 1 The U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card has been a favorite for earning 4X rewards on dining, but starting April 14, 2025, this benefit will be capped. Here’s a look at this update and the new points expiration policy that could impact how you use and manage your rewards.
Support Wildfire Relief and Earn 10X American Airlines Miles on Red Cross Donations by Skye Class January 30, 2025 4 Wildfires are currently causing massive devastation across the Los Angeles area. American Airlines is partnering with the American Red Cross to support relief efforts. To encourage members to donate, American Airlines is offering 10X AAdvantage miles donated to the Red Cross through January 29, 2025. Here's how to donate to support wildfire relief efforts and claim your bonus miles.
Delta Drops Lyft and Partners with Uber: Here’s What You Need to Know by Skye Class April 23, 2025 2 Delta is changing its rideshare partner. After an eight-year partnership with Lyft, Delta is switching to Uber, which will allow members to earn SkyMiles on select Uber rides. This partnership will go into effect soon, and the Delta and Lyft partnership will end on April 7, 2025. Here are the details.
The Venetian and Palazzo Join World of Hyatt: Earn and Redeem Points on Stays by Skye Class January 10, 2025 0 In December 2024, Hyatt announced a long-term licensing agreement with The Venetian and The Palazzo. The transition from IHG to Hyatt is now complete. As of January 9, 2025, World of Hyatt members can earn and use points on stays at The Venetian. Here are the details.
JFK Delta One Lounge Guide: What’s It’s Really Like and How To Maximize Your Visit by JT Genter January 10, 2025 2 The new JFK Delta One Lounge was hailed as "one of the best in the world" after it opened. My experience fell short of that. Here's my review of the lounge before a recent Delta One flight.
I Applied for the U.K. ETA as a U.S. Citizen — Here’s How Long It Took and Which Card to Use by JT Genter January 9, 2025 3 Starting this week, U.S. citizens must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or visa before traveling to the United Kingdom. Ahead of my travel to the Scottish isles later this month, my wife and I went through the process ourselves -- one on the website and one through the app. Here's our experience, including which method was faster and how the payments coded on our credit cards.
ZorkFest 2025 Tickets Now On Sale: Here’s What It Was Like Last Year by JT Genter January 9, 2025 0 The dates and city have been announced for ZorkFest 2025, and presale tickets are now on sale. Learn what you need to know about next year's event, as well as my experience at ZorkFest 2024.
Book Today: Flights to Munich for 25K United MileagePlus Miles by Tyler Glatt January 9, 2025 0 Each day this week, United Airlines will announce a different European destination with special award pricing bookable for one day only. You'll pay a modest 50,000 MileagePlus miles plus applicable taxes and fees for these round-trip flights. Here's all you need to know about this United award sale.
Choice Privileges Announces Major Changes for 2025: Longer Booking Window, Premium Room Options & More by Skye Class January 9, 2025 0 Choice Hotels is enhancing its Privileges rewards program in 2025, introducing a 50-week booking window for reward nights and expanding premium room options. Additionally, the return of RewardSaver will provide members with opportunities to book reward nights for as low as 6,000 points. Here are all the details.
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.
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.
Spark Card Offers: Valuable Cash Bonuses for Businesses of Any Size by Jess Farley June 10, 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 June 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 July 21, 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.
