Amex Platinum Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Premium Card Is Better? by Dan Miller and Brie Bash August 11, 2025 3 The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and The Platinum Card® from American Express are two of the most popular premium rewards cards. But which one is best? Does it ever make sense to have both? In this head-to-head comparison, we look at the strengths of each help you decide which one is best for you.
Easy Ways to Use and Maximize the Citi Strata Elite Card’s $300 Annual Hotel Credit by Tyler Glatt August 10, 2025 3 If you're reading this, there's a good chance you like saving money on hotels. Who doesn't? The brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card makes it easier to do just that with its annual hotel savings benefit worth up to $300. Here's how to use the credit and our best tips on how to maximize it.
How Amex Platinum Cardholders Can Get a Free Paramount+ Streaming Subscription by JT Genter and Carissa Rawson August 10, 2025 5 The Platinum Card® from American Express is loaded with perks. And some of those perks offer their own perks. Here's how Amex Platinum cardmembers can get a free Paramount+ Essential subscription, 50% off Paramont+ with Showtime, gas discounts at 14,000+ stations, and more.
Chase Aeroplan Card Changes in 2026 — Goodbye Level Up, Hello Milestone Benefits by Harrison Pierce August 8, 2025 2 If you are a cardholder of the Aeroplan Card from Chase, your benefits are changing in 2026. The Level Up benefit, which allowed you to upgrade to one tier higher of elite status after spending $50,000 on your card in a calendar year, is getting removed. In its place is the opportunity to earn up to 25,000 Status Qualifying Credits and Aeroplan 35K Status after spending $75,000 in a calendar year.
How the Amex Business Platinum Adobe Credit Works by Brie Bash August 6, 2025 0 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers cardmembers the ability to score a $250 Adobe credit each year. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to earn this statement credit, who can benefit the most, and how to make the most of the credit.
Got a Sapphire Reserve? Register to Save 5,000 Points on Your Next Aeroplan Award Booking by Harrison Pierce August 20, 2025 0 If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, listen up. For a limited time, you can earn a flight reward certificate to use on your next Air Canada award redemption, but you must register by August 18, 2025. Here's how to claim yours.
Treat Yourself: How and Where You Can Use the Citi Strata Elite’s $200 Annual Splurge Credit by Tyler Glatt August 5, 2025 1 Each year you hold the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, you’ll get up to $200 to treat yourself, thanks to the card’s Splurge Credit℠. This credit is valid at up to two brands of your choice from a short list of five eligible merchants. Here's how the credit works.
Seat Selection on Southwest Is Now Live — Here’s What It Costs and How to Save On Seats by Cameron Laufer August 4, 2025 0 Southwest Airlines has begun charging for seat selection, for flights beginning January 27, 2026. We detail how much seats cost, how to avoid the fees, and how to make a booking. Plus, what questions still remain to be unanswered?
Citi Strata Elite Admirals Club Passes Explained: How They Work and How to Maximize Them by Tyler Glatt August 2, 2025 0 The brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card offers cardholders four American Airlines Admirals Club passes annually. Here's everything you need to know about how the card's Admirals Club passes work, plus some tips to help you get the most out of them.
The Reserve by Citi Travel Is Here — These Are the Benefits You’ll Get on Each Booking by Ben Nickel-D'Andrea August 2, 2025 0 Citi’s new Reserve by Citi Travel offers luxury hotel bookings with elite-like perks such as early check-in, late check-out, daily breakfast for two, room upgrades, and property credits. Here’s how to take advantage of this new benefit when booking through Citi Travel.
Amex Enhances Streaming Credits on Blue Cash Cards — Without Raising Annual Fees by Tyler Glatt August 1, 2025 4 It’s not often we get to report a credit card benefit change without also caveating an increase to the annual fee. But today, we’ve got good news for those with the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express and Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express. Here's how Amex is making the Disney Streaming Credit more valuable and easier to use.
Earn 30k Points With the No-Annual-Fee Citi Strata℠ Card — Plus up to 5X Points on Spending by Tyler Glatt July 31, 2025 0 The Citi Strata℠ Card has no annual fee and a new welcome offer worth 30,000 bonus ThankYou® Points. Between that bonus and the card’s boosted earning rates, it’s a fantastic choice if you’re looking to earn valuable transferable points. Here's why.
Wyndham Credit Cards: Current Sign-Up Bonuses, List of Benefits, and Detailed Comparison by Tyler Glatt July 30, 2025 0 Wyndham operates over 9,300 hotels worldwide, and just having a Wyndham Rewards credit card can enhance your stay with perks like complimentary elite status and discounted award redemptions. With three credit cards and a newer debit card to choose from, here’s a quick look at each option to help you pick the right one.
Earn 80,000 Transferable ThankYou Rewards Points With the New Citi Strata Elite℠ Card by Tyler Glatt July 29, 2025 0 Don’t call it a comeback, but Citi has officially returned to the premium travel rewards card market. The new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card features a surprisingly useful collection of benefits and comes with a new applicant welcome bonus of 80,000 valuable, transferable ThankYou® Points. Here are all the details.
MGM Rewards World Elite Mastercard Review: Worth a Look for Those Who Love Las Vegas by Mark Jackson July 25, 2025 0 The MGM Rewards World Elite Mastercard is a surprisingly strong option for a no annual fee card. The automatic Pearl status you receive just for having the card is especially valuable in fee-heavy Las Vegas. If you’re looking to earn rewards on your spending while in town, this could be a great fit for your wallet.
Earn Up to 10X Membership Rewards on Purchases Via the New Rakuten American Express® Card by Cameron Laufer July 24, 2025 0 The new Rakuten American Express® Card offers solid earning rates, including an extra 4% cash back on Rakuten purchases and even higher bonuses on dining. The option to earn Amex Membership Rewards instead of cash back adds to its appeal, but it may not be the right fit for everyone. You can find all the details here.
The New Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa Signature® Card Just Launched — Who’s It Best Suited For? by Mark Jackson and JT Genter July 24, 2025 2 The Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa Signature® Card is a new product that offers a lot of perks, including a pathway to spending up to coveted Caesars Diamond status. But is it worth the $149 annual fee? Let’s take a closer look at what the new card has to offer.
New Benefits, Higher Fees: All About the Southwest Airlines Credit Card Portfolio Overhaul by Tyler Glatt July 24, 2025 5 Change, change, and more change. That’s been the story for Southwest Airlines this year. And now, there’s more on the way. Southwest’s lineup of Chase-issued credit cards is getting a fairly major overhaul. In short, the changes boil down to “new and enhanced benefits” — accompanied by higher annual fees. Here are all the details.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture: Which $95 Annual Fee Card Is Better? by Scott Sikes July 21, 2025 1 Both Capital One and Chase offer excellent mid-range cards: the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Each comes with a reasonable annual fee, solid bonus categories, and access to valuable transfer partners. So, which one is right for you? Let’s take a closer look.
Our Guide to Escape Lounges: Where They Are and How to Access Them by Harrison Pierce July 20, 2025 4 The Escape Lounge network comprises a group of independent lounges, primarily located at smaller regional airports throughout the U.S., UK, and Australia. This lesser-known network is accessible to several cardholders, including those with Amex Platinum cards. While these aren't the most luxurious lounges, they offer a much needed respite when traveling.
Mastercard Plans to Enhance World and World Elite Card Benefits, Introduce a New World Legend Tier by Mark Jackson July 18, 2025 0 Mastercard is rolling out new lifestyle benefits for many cardholders and introducing a new premium tier called World Legend, positioned above its existing World and World Elite card types. So, what do all these changes mean? Let's dig into the details.
How and When to Use Your Ritz-Carlton Club Level Upgrade Certificates by Brie Bash July 14, 2025 1 As one of the many perks of The Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card, cardholders receive complimentary club-level upgrade certificates each year. In the right circumstances, they can help you enhance your next stay at an already premium property. Let's look at how to apply these certificates and when they might make sense to use.
Should You Get a Disney Credit Card or Debit Card? Here’s What I’ve Learned From Holding Both by Samantha Holland July 14, 2025 1 Free park photo ops, resort discounts, and special designs featuring your favorite characters — Disney cards offer some fun perks. But are they worth getting? Here's what I found from carrying them myself.
Credit Cards That Offer Free Food, Dining Credits, and Takeout Perks by Ashley Onadele and Senitra Horbrook July 13, 2025 15 In recent years, banks have added loads of dining perks for purchases at restaurants or on takeout and food delivery services to their credit cards. Find out which credit cards have perks for free food and how to maximize them.
How to Use the Amex Platinum’s $300 Equinox Credit for Gym Memberships or Subscriptions by Harrison Pierce July 12, 2025 0 The Platinum Card® from American Express cardholders receive several statement credits each year, and the $300 Equinox credit is one that many forget about. Here's everything you need to know about how to use the Amex Platinum Equinox credit, even if you don't live near an Equinox location.
How to Redeem Aeroplan Points for up to 1.25¢ Apiece Through Chase Pay Yourself Back by Tyler Glatt and JT Genter July 11, 2025 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.
You Can Now Use Your Alaska Airlines Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines by Mark Jackson and JT Genter July 10, 2025 1 Alaska’s "Famous Companion Fare" is famous for a reason. This lucrative benefit allows eligible Mileage Plan credit cardholders to purchase a round-trip ticket for a companion for $99 (plus taxes and fees) anywhere Alaska Airlines flies within North America. Traditionally, it’s only been valid on Alaska-operated flights, but now you can take it even further on Hawaiian Airlines.
Amex Just Overhauled the Dell Credit. Here Are Some Easy Ways to Max It Out Now. by Miguel Rueda and Tyler Glatt July 10, 2025 2 The Business Platinum Card® from American Express charges a high annual fee, but it also offers valuable credits that can help offset the cost. One of the most lucrative is the Dell credit, which provides up to $1,150 in statement credits each year after enrollment. Here are some great ways to put your credits to good use.
Best Cards for Amazon Purchases — Earn up to 6% Cash Back or 2X Transferrable Points by Ryan Smith July 19, 2025 1 If you're shopping on Amazon, you might as well use the right credit card to maximize your earnings. Options exist for extra points or putting cash back in your pocket. Whatever type of rewards you're looking for, using the right payment method can help you maximize the Amazon deals you've found and provide extra earnings along the way.
Pay Less to Stream More: The Best Cards for Streaming Services in 2025 by Ashley Onadele and Carissa Rawson July 7, 2025 1 Credit cards have great expanded their partner offerings, and one such move taps into the growing market for streaming services. The right credit card should earn bonus points or offer spending credits to offset your subscription costs. Here are the best credit cards for streaming services.
