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Is Your Wallet Working for You? Here’s How To Evaluate Your Credit Card Portfolio
Is Your Wallet Working for You? Here’s How To Evaluate Your Credit Card Portfolio
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Whether you've got one credit card or a wallet with cards in every slot, it's important to take the time at least once a year to revaluate which credit cards are worth keeping. Your spending habits, travel goals, and ability to utilize credit card perks will change over time—and so will the benefits that come with your cards. Here's our guide to managing the cards in your wallet like a pro.

Tyler GlattRoss Denkin
Tyler Glatt & Ross Denkin

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

How Far in Advance Can You Book Hotel Reservations?
How Far in Advance Can You Book Hotel Reservations?
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How far out you can book a hotel? And does making reservations at the far side of the booking window provides any tangible benefit? Each hotel chain handles reservations differently, with the booking windows of major hotel chains ranging from 11 months through to a massive two years. On some points bookings, however, the window can drop to as little as 100 days. Here are the various policies.

Kennedy MillerTyler Glatt
Kennedy Miller & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

How To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards
How To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards
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There's a hesitation I see regularly about applying for travel rewards credit cards is about the minimum spending requirement to earn a welcome bonus. Some people feel the spending requirements are too high for their income levels. Others think that much spending sounds rash — as if it's a surefire way to get into credit card debt. Thankfully, there are ways to put spending on a new credit card without increasing your overall spending. Here are our tips on how to meet minimum spending requirements to earn a new bonus without busting your budget.

Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Achieve Your Travel Goals Using Points and Miles in 2024
How To Achieve Your Travel Goals Using Points and Miles in 2024
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When it comes to travel, the biggest hurdle for most people is the cost. This is where points and miles can make a dream a reality. If you resolved to travel more in 2024 but are unsure how to make it happen, points and miles are the perfect vehicle to help you get there. Here's why we say that, including some step-by-step instructions on getting you to your next destination.

Patrick Stouffer
Patrick Stouffer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Claiming Compensation for a Delayed, Overbooked, or Canceled Flight in the US and EU
Claiming Compensation for a Delayed, Overbooked, or Canceled Flight in the US and EU
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Flight delays and cancellations can be expensive and stressful. Fortunately, there are some protections in place to make sure you don’t get stuck with the bill when irregular operations force you to change your plans. If you know your rights, you can avoid worrying about covering extra costs out of pocket and make sure you extract the full compensation to which you’re entitled.

Andrew George Bradshaw
Andrew George Bradshaw

Reviewed by Ryan Smith