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Capital One Venture X Business vs. Spark Cash Plus: Which Business Card Is Best for You?

April 16, 2026 6

Capital One's Capital One Venture X Business and Capital One Spark Cash Plus cards both offer great bonuses: 150,000 bonus miles and $2,000 cash back, respectively. The spending requirements are sizeable, but the value of these bonuses can't be understated. Which bonus should you pursue for your business? Here are the similarities and differences between these cards and their current bonuses.

Ryan Smith & Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

How To Get and Maximize the Hilton Fifth Night Free Benefit

April 14, 2026 140

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 with elite status can access this benefit. Here's how to get and maximize Hilton's fifth night free.

Jenna Hansen & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Credit Cards With Price Protection: Which Cards Still Offer This Benefit?

April 14, 2026 105

Ancillary benefits such as price protection don't sound quite as sexy as free flights or five-star hotels, but you might receive more dollar value from card benefits than credit card rewards over the life of your card. Price protection can save you thousands of dollars per year. Here are the best cards that offer price protection.

Ryan Smith & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Jess Farley

Capital One Venture Business: Unlimited 2X Miles and a Limited-Time Offer of up to 150k Bonus Miles

April 14, 2026 2

There’s a brand-new business card on the market, and it’s rewarding to spend on, earns valuable miles, and offers easy-to-use benefits that justify its modest annual fee. The Capital One Venture Business is the issuer's latest offering, and it’s now open for applications.

Tyler Glatt

How To Choose the Right Premium Travel Credit Card for You

April 12, 2026 40

At first glance, credit card fees north of $400 don’t make sense to a lot of points and miles fans. Why would you pay $400-plua per year for a card that's probably going to earn fewer points per dollar than some low or no-annual-fee cards? To understand why these cards are worth their annual fees, we need to take a closer look a each card's benefits.

Brie Bash & Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Auf Wiedersehen: American Express to End Lufthansa Lounge Access Later This Year

April 10, 2026 0

One of the biggest selling points of American Express’ premium cards is the lounge access they offer. But if you have one of these cards, you’ll need to start the clock. Later this year, Amex will remove Card Member access to Lufthansa lounges. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Citi Strata Elite Cardholders: Get Access to Upcoming Private Dining Events With The Supper Club

April 10, 2026 1

Citi offers access to events from The Supper Club, a membership group that curates top-notch dining experiences. With a couple of events upcoming and more in the works, this is a nice benefit of the Citi Strata Elite. Here’s how it works.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Wells Fargo Autograph Card Exclusives: Purchase Tickets to Alanis Morissette’s May 29 Concert

April 10, 2026 0

Seven-time GRAMMY® winner and the voice behind hits like Ironic and You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette will perform at Wells Fargo’s Autograph Card Exclusives event at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX, on Friday, May 29 at 8:30 pm CT. Here's how to get exclusive ticket access.

Olivia Fey

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Top-Tier Hotel Status From Credit Cards: What You Can Get — and What You Can’t

April 8, 2026 11

Earning elite status with a hotel program can be both tough and expensive. It's possible to achieve mid-tier hotel status with credit cards quite easily. But what about top-tier elite status: Can you get that from credit cards? Here's an overview of the cards that offer top-tier elite status and other credit card shortcuts to elite status.

Mark Jackson & JT Genter

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass

April 7, 2026 2

Southwest Airlines offers five co-branded credit cards through Chase. Each credit card has its own unique set of perks and benefits. Which one is right will vary from individual to individual. So, let's take a look and see which could make the most sense for you. A limited time Companion Pass welcome offer may be worth considering.

Samantha Holland & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Best Category 1-4 Hotels To Redeem Your World of Hyatt Free Night Awards

April 4, 2026 95

You've done the work to earn a Hyatt free night award, now where can you use it? More importantly, what are the best hotels for redeeming Category 1-4 free night awards for a great stay? We've got you covered.

Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by JT Genter

Status and Credits: Spend to Unlock These Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve Business Benefits

April 4, 2026 0

If you are a cardholder of the Sapphire Reserve or Sapphire Reserve Business, you can earn additional perks like elite status and statement credits by meeting a spending threshold. Plus, Chase just added an additional perk to the list. Here's what to know about unlocking bonus benefits on your Sapphire Reserve-branded cards.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

It’s Now up to 5X More Rewarding to Use a Southwest Credit Card for Lyft Rides

April 2, 2026 0

On April 2, 2026, Southwest announced that Rapid Rewards cardholders can now earn up to 5X points on all Lyft rides. And like other ways to earn rewards on Lyft, it’s super easy to take advantage of this new opportunity to boost your balance. Here's what to know.

Tyler Glatt

Best Credit Cards With Travel Credits and Airline Incidental Credits [2026]

March 31, 2026 30

A good travel credit card can provide yearly credits to offset the ever-growing fees for choosing a seat, checking luggage, or even sitting with family members. These travel credits aren't created equally, though. In this post, we break down these various credits and which are the most flexible.

Harrison Pierce & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by JT Genter

Score a Comped Stay at Atlantis Bahamas Through Casino Status — Which You Can Get Via a Card

March 30, 2026 1

Want to know how to leverage your hotel or casino status to score a complimentary stay at Atlantis Bahamas each year? We've got all the details on this valuable elite status perk and how to take advantage of it.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Discover Cashback Bonus Never Expires — But Here’s What Happens If You Close Your Account

March 29, 2026 0

Discover has a very generous expiration policy. Here is all you need to know about the Discover Cashback Bonus expiration policy, and how to keep your cash-back bonus safe, even if you close your account.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Lost an Item? Your Amex Card May No Longer Protect You

March 29, 2026 3

Amex's Purchase Protection policies are strong for cardholders, but the brand has made changes to its sub-$200 annual fee cards. Now, you'll need a premium card to be covered for lost purchases made in the last 90 days.

Mark Jackson

Citi American Airlines AAdvantage® Credit Cards Compared: Benefits, Bonuses, and Elite Status Boosts

March 27, 2026 6

Citi offers several types of American Airlines AAdvantage credit cards. So how do you decide which card is right for you? Here's a comparison of the benefits, perks, and fees associated with the cards to help you understand what ongoing value they provide beyond just the welcome offer.

Brie Bash & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Capital One Rental Car Insurance: Which Cards Offer It, How It Works, and Important Limitations

March 27, 2026 2

Many of Capital One's most popular travel rewards credit cards come with rental car insurance as a benefit. Capital One rental car insurance covers cardholders in the event of theft or damage to their rental car. We break down everything you need to know about Capital One rental car insurance, from which cards offer it to how it works.

Allie Johnson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Now's the Time to Make 5% Category Choices on U.S. Bank Cash+ Card for Q2 2026

March 27, 2026 65

U.S. Bank bonus earning categories for the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card are open for enrollment for April to June 2026. What makes the U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa unique in comparison to similar cards? You get to choose the bonus categories! Here's how to do so and which categories you can choose from.

Sam Helmy & JT Genter

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase Ultimate Rewards Points Boost: When to Redeem Points This Way and When to Avoid It

March 24, 2026 6

Chase's Points Boost feature replaces the fixed-value redemptions of up to 1.5¢ per point through Chase Travel with a new system offering up to 2¢ per point, depending on the card. And while that might sound like an upgrade, it's not always the case. Here's how Points Boost works and when you should consider using it.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Earned Cash Back on a Bank of America Credit Card? Here’s How to Redeem Your Rewards

March 24, 2026 1

Bank of America offers numerous cash-back rewards-earning cards. Cashing out these rewards is a fairly standard procedure. In this post, we'll walk you through how to redeem cash back with Bank of America so you know how to redeem your earnings into a checking, savings, or investment account, or get a statement credit on your credit card.

Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Capital One Venture vs. Capital One VentureOne: Which Card Delivers More Value?

March 24, 2026 4

The Capital One Venture Rewards and Capital One VentureOne Rewards cards are great options. While both cards offer similar perks, the main difference lies in the annual fee and earning rates. In this post, we compare the two cards and help you determine which is the best fit for your spending habits.

Tyler Glatt & Jess Farley

Reviewed by JT Genter

Delta SkyMiles Member or Cardholder? Here’s an Easy Way to Save on CLEAR+ Memberships

April 27, 2026 23

If you're a Delta SkyMiles member or have a Delta credit card, you can sign up for a CLEAR+ membership for less, which makes speeding through airport or stadium security lines more affordable. Here's how to use your Delta SkyMiles membership or the Delta card in your wallet to score a discount on a CLEAR membership.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Use the Citi AAdvantage Globe Card In-Flight Credit

March 23, 2026 0

The Citi AAdvantage Globe card comes with a $100 credit for inflight purchases on American Airlines each year. This can be helpful to purchase an inflight snack or wifi, though the fleet now offers complimentary wifi as of 2026.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Why the Chase Ink Preferred Is My Primary Travel Card

March 22, 2026 4

Thanks to broad 3X earning categories, travel protections, and a reasonable $95 annual fee, the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card earns its spot in my wallet as my primary card for travel purchases. And now is an excellent time to get this card, thanks to the card's 100,000-point bonus . Here's my take on why now might be an excellent time to add this card to your wallet.

JT Genter

Upgrade Your Travel Experience: Best Travel Credit Cards With Lounge Access in 2026

March 21, 2026 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.

Mark Jackson & Anthony Cave

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Amex Platinum Card® Cardholders: Get Up to 10¢ Off Each Gallon of Gas via Walmart+ Gas Discount

March 20, 2026 2

A Walmart+ membership can be pretty valuable for drivers. Walmart+ has several promotions for members, including up to 10 cents off each gallon of gas. Here's how to use this perk (and how to get a Walmart+ membership without paying for it outright).

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How to Top Off Your Marriott Free Night Award Certificate With up to 25,000 Bonvoy Points

March 17, 2026 1

Marriott lets you top off your Free Night Award night certs (including those earned through co-branded credit cards) with up to 25,000 Bonvoy points. This brings some flexibility when trying to book more expensive hotels or peak nights. This article shows you exactly how it works.

Jenna Hansen & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Citi Unveils New 5% Cash Back Categories on the Dividend Card for Q2 — Here's How to Activate

March 13, 2026 6

Citi® Dividend Card cardholders can now activate and spend within their Q2 2026 quarterly bonus categories and earn 5% cash back, up to $300 cash back annually. Through June 30, you'll earn 5% cash back on Citi Travel and at grocery stores. Here's the link to register.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

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