How To Check Your Credit Score for Free by Jenna Hansen April 19, 2024 2 Knowing and understanding your credit score is important in many aspects of life — from buying a home or car to opening new credit cards. There are many ways to check your score for free. Most banks offer free checks, along with other non-bank options. This article takes a look all of the ways to make sure you're on top of your credit score and credit report.
How To Earn Avianca LifeMiles: A Complete Guide by Ian Snyder April 18, 2024 0 There are plenty of ways to earn Avianca LifeMiles, and we cover all of them here. From flying with Avianca and its partners to earning lots of points using credit cards, you have multiple great strategies at your disposal. It's even worth considering buying LifeMiles at times, as the value can make sense in certain situations. Here's everything you need to know about earning LifeMiles.
A Brief Guide to the Hilton Honors MyWay Benefits by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2024 0 On your next Hilton stay as a Gold or Diamond status member, you'll enjoy an array of staple benefits courtesy of your elite tier. But that's not all. You'll also be able to choose from a selection of MyWay benefits, allowing you to decide how you want to be rewarded at each of Hilton's 19 brands. From free food to bonus points, here's what Hilton loyalists need to know about MyWay benefits — and which to choose.
All You Need To Know About the Wyndham Rewards Business Program by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2024 2 Business programs are all the rage these days, offering perks, rewards, and more to organizations that pledge loyalty. Wyndham is the latest brand to try its luck at winning over business travelers, doing so by rolling out the Wyndham Rewards Business program. Here's what you need to know about the Wyndham Rewards Business program to decide whether it's worth enrolling.
Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Nearly 40 Airline Partners, Get Up to 50% Bonus Miles by Tyler Glatt April 18, 2024 54 Marriott Bonvoy lets members transfer points to :marriott_partners_air: airlines, mostly at a 3:1 transfer ratio. That's a great option for topping off airline mileage accounts. Even better, you'll get a 5,000-mile bonus when you transfer at least 60,000 Bonvoy points at a time. And that bonus is doubled when transferring Bonvoy points to United, resulting in a potential 50% bonus. Here are all of the details you need to know about this transfer option.
Which Credit Cards Offer Lost or Damaged Luggage Protection? by Ryan Smith May 27, 2025 35 If you’re one of the unlucky millions finding yourself sans-bag when you arrive at your destination, the knowledge you paid with a credit card featuring lost luggage reimbursement can take the sting out of an unfortunate situation. We break down the differences in policies to help you know what is and isn't covered.
How To Stack Offers for Thousands of Points, Free Food & Minimal Spending by Skye Class January 1, 2025 0 Right now, you could take home some inexpensive meals while earning a ton of points. Through the practice of stacking — combining multiple offers on top of using the right credit card — you could spend a low sum while earning a ton of rewards. You'll also get some food in the process. Let's look at a clear example of how (and why) you should stack.
Qatar Airways To Launch 2 U.S. Credit Cards in May 2024, Waitlist Open by Tyler Glatt May 9, 2024 1 With a large North American presence and an even larger fan base, it was only a matter of time before Qatar Airways rolled out a credit card for U.S.-based applicants. While details are slim, you can now join the waitlist and receive an invitation to apply when Qatar's two Cardless credit cards go live. Here's what we know about the new Qatar Airways credit cards.
Malaysia Airlines Enrich Announces Two New Features by Sam Helmy April 17, 2024 0 Malaysia Airlines Enrich added two new features to its loyalty program, including milestone awards at certain point thresholds and the ability to carry forward elite tier points. Here's what travelers need to know.
Do Air India Flying Returns Points Expire? by Sam Helmy April 17, 2024 0 Your Air India Flying Returns points will expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. However, as long as you remain active with the program, your points won't go anywhere.
When To Book an Airbnb vs. Hotel by Samantha Holland April 16, 2024 1 Airbnb vs hotel: When should you choose one over the other? It's a common travel dilemma. We're delving into the benefits Airbnb provides, including communal areas for groups of travelers and families, listings in less populated areas, and sometimes unique experiences. Are these better than what you can get with a hotel?
Chase Travel’s Revamped Luxury Hotel Program ‘The Edit’ Is Now Live by Tyler Glatt and Brie Bash April 16, 2024 0 Chase Travel has evolved and rebranded the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection by introducing The Edit — a program designed to offer luxury lodging experiences for those who carry the bank's premium rewards card — the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Here's what you need to know about The Edit.
How To Get and Maximize the Hilton Fifth Night Free Benefit by Jenna Hansen April 16, 2024 137 Hilton Honors fifth-night-free benefit is a great perk of this award program. It's a little more complex than the name implies, however, but nearly anyone can access this benefit. Here's how to get and maximize this valuable benefit.
Capital One Venture X Business vs. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express by Carissa Rawson June 10, 2025 0 Both the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offer premium benefits for business owners, but which one is better? With differing annual fees and a range of benefits, one is definitely better than the other.
Hotel Award Search Tools Comparison: MaxMyPoint vs Awayz vs StayWithPoints by Carissa Rawson April 15, 2024 1 MaxMyPoint, Awayz, and StayWithPoints are all hotel search engines, but which one is the best for your needs? We break down the functionalities and the benefits of each hotel award search tool, as well as their cost, to determine which ones will be the right fit for you.
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card Review: Modest Perks With No Annual Fee by Dan Miller April 15, 2024 0 The Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to score tons of Wyndham Rewards points — along with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Gold status — all for no annual fee. Should you add this card to your wallet? Read our detailed review to find out.
Icelandair and Expedia Launch New Partnership To Earn and Redeem Saga Points in the Portal by Sam Helmy April 15, 2024 0 Icelandair announced a new partnership with Expedia, allowing you to earn and redeem Saga points when making travel bookings through a new portal powered by Expedia. This portal lets you earn and redeem points on hotels, car rentals, and more. Here's how it works.
Get 1.6 Cents Per Citi ThankYou® Point By Transferring to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% Transfer Bonus by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter April 15, 2024 0 Take advantage of this 50% bonus when transferring your Citi ThankYou® points to Accor Live Limitless until May 11, 2024. With Citi and Accor becoming partners back in May, this presents the first opportunity to transfer your Citi ThankYou® points to Accor ALL with a bonus. But does it provide you with good value? We dive into the details to see if it does.
Newsweek Unveils Its 2024 Best Loyalty Programs in America by Sam Helmy April 14, 2024 2 Newsweek has released the results of its 2024 Best Loyalty Programs in America survey, including a wide variety of sectors from shopping and dining to travel and even grocery rewards programs. Of the more than 300 programs ranked, here's the surprise overall winner and the full results of the best (and worst) airline, hotel, and rental car programs.
Do Air Europa SUMA Miles Expire? by Sam Helmy April 14, 2024 1 Air Europa SUMA miles will expire if you have no activity on your account for a period of time. Fortunately, a host of activities will keep your miles active, including taking flights with SkyTeam partners. Here are the full details of this expiration policy.
How and Why You Should Use the United Airlines ‘Expert Mode’ by Payton Turner April 14, 2024 0 United Airlines' expert mode is an incredible tool that allows flyers to access helpful fare class details about their flights directly from United. This information is incredibly useful in understanding when flights can be booked with partners or when confirmable upgrades are available. And it's very easy to use.
How To Use Your Hotel Elite Status for Free Cruises by Brie Bash April 13, 2024 1 Cruise lines want to attract gamblers to their casinos, so they're willing to give away discounted and even free cruises. But you don't have to be a high roller to get in on this game! One hotel loyalty program can get you the same free cruises without ever setting foot in a casino.
AA Shopping Portal Can Supercharge Your Miles by Tyler Glatt April 13, 2024 43 American Airlines offers a lucrative online shopping portal called AAdvantage® eShopping. Use this portal to supercharge your AA earnings with minimal effort and no additional spending. In this post, we'll walk you through how using the AA portal could earn you a ton of miles on your regular purchases and accelerate your path to elite status.
AwardWallet’s Roundup of Airline and Hotel Program Sweet Spots by JT Genter June 6, 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.
SAS To Switch From Star Alliance to SkyTeam; Final Timeline Announced by Sam Helmy September 2, 2024 1 SAS EuroBonus has confirmed a timeline for its switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The airline’s last day as a Star Alliance member is August 31, 2024. From September 1, 2024, SAS will be a fully-fledged SkyTeam member. However, some details remain unknown.
The Best Rewards Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees by Jess Farley April 13, 2024 53 If you travel internationally, there is a nasty little fee that gets added to every transaction if you pay with the wrong credit card. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and planning, you can avoid foreign transaction fees and earn rewards on every purchase abroad. These are the best credit cards without foreign transaction fees, so pack one of these for your next trip.
Reader Question: How To Get Rental Car Liability Insurance by Dan Miller April 12, 2024 1 While many credit cards offer rental car insurance, they often don't offer rental car liability insurance. Make sure you have a plan for liability insurance before you drive away from the car rental agency. Here's a look at what you need to know about this coverage for your next trip.
See If You’re Targeted To Earn 10K Bonus Points on Your IHG Card by Skye Class April 12, 2024 3 Chase is currently offering 10,000 bonus points when cardholders reach a moderate spending threshold on select IHG credit cards by June 30, 2024. That's enough points for two free nights at some IHG properties, and most cardholders should be able to meet the spending requirement. Here are the details of this targeted offer.
AwardTool Review: The Award Search Engine We’ve Been Waiting For? by Carissa Rawson April 12, 2024 5 AwardTool has jumped onto the scene with its unique search system and method of looking for flights. While there's a lot to love about the site (including the ability to search for both flights and hotels), it has some work to do when it comes to beating out competitors.
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card Review: A Few Key Perks for a Modest Fee by Dan Miller April 12, 2024 0 If you often stay at Wyndham hotels or Vacasa vacation rentals, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card can be a great option to add to your wallet. It comes with a 10% discount on award stays as well as complimentary Wyndham Platinum status and anniversary bonus points. Is this the card for you?
