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Rove Promotions: 1,500 Free Miles for Enrolling, 250 Miles for Completing a Survey

If you’ve never heard of Rove Miles, it’s worth getting familiar with this unique rewards program. Rove operates as both a travel booking portal and a shopping portal, letting you earn transferable Rove Miles on the trips you book through its site and the purchases you make through its links. Here are the promotions available now.

Tyler Glatt & Harrison Pierce

American Airlines Partners With TLC Jet, Adds Miles and Loyalty Points on Private Flights

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American Airlines has added private jet charter company TLC Jet as a new AAdvantage partner, giving members a way to earn miles and Loyalty Points on private flights. It’s a niche partnership, but one that creates another expensive path to elite status. Here's what to know.

Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Marriott Refer-a-Friend Programs: Earn Up to 250,000 Bonus Points Each Year

April 25, 2026 1

Did you know that you can earn points as a Marriott Bonvoy member when you refer a friend to sign up for a Bonvoy account or credit card? Members can earn 250,000 bonus points or more a year through these programs. Here's how you can take advantage of this offer.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

The Ultimate Guide To Earning a Southwest Companion Pass

April 24, 2026 65

The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to fly with one other person for free (plus taxes and fees). To help you plan your earning strategy, we’ve summarized all of the ways you can earn the Southwest Companion Pass this year.

Senitra Horbrook & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by JT Genter

Flying Blue Transfer Partners: Earn Miles with Amex, Capital One, Chase, Rove, & Many More

April 22, 2026 6

Flying Blue miles offer exceptional value for flights on Air France, KLM, and partner airlines. With over a dozen transfer partners, including major credit card and hotel programs, building up a balance is easy. In this post, we’ll cover all the ways to earn and transfer points to Flying Blue for your next trip.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How Many IHG Rewards Points Can I Earn on Hotel Stays?

April 21, 2026 0

With a huge global footprint and a large portfolio of hotel brands, IHG provides many opportunities for great reward redemptions. IHG's points may not be as valuable as some other hotel brands, but, luckily, earning lots of IHG points is fairly easy to do. Here's how many points you can earn from your stays and how you can accelerate your earnings.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Buying a New Computer? These Cards Earn the Most — and Protect Your Purchase

April 21, 2026 30

We break down the best rewards cards for computer equipment purchases and outline some strategies to help you earn thousands of rewards points when purchasing computer equipment and other associated hardware. Whether you're buying for personal use or for a business, there's a hefty amount of points, miles, or cash back you could earn by following these tips.

Harrison Pierce & Ryan Smith

Reviewed by Jess Farley

Spring Cleaning My Wallet: How I Decide Which Credit Cards Stay or Go

April 19, 2026 0

Every so often, I like to step back and ask a simple question about each card in my wallet: Is it still earning its keep? In this post, I’ll walk through how I decide whether to keep, downgrade, or cancel a credit card and the simple questions I use to guide those decisions.

Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Use the AAdvantage® Dining Program to Earn Miles and Loyalty Points on Meals

April 16, 2026 23

One of the best ways to boost your balance of AA miles is with the AAdvantage® Dining Program. Simply create an account, link a card, and watch the miles roll in whenever you dine at a partner restaurant. It's that easy! In this guide, we're walking you through the entire process.

Tyler Glatt & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by JT Genter

The Ultimate Guide to Earning Points & Miles with Rideshare and Food Delivery Apps

April 14, 2026 0

Most points and miles enthusiasts know which credit card earns the most points for an Uber or Lyft, but many leave rewards on the table by forgetting to link their accounts. Here's how to double-dip on every ride and delivery by connecting your rideshare apps to airline and hotel loyalty programs.

Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Spirit Airlines Free Spirit Debit Card: What It Costs, What You Can Earn, and Whether It’s Worth It

April 13, 2026 0

Nearly a year ago, Spirit Airlines first teased a rewards-earning debit card. Since that original announcement, we’ve watched United and Southwest roll out debit cards of their own. But now, Spirit’s competing product is live, and as of April 13, 2026, you can become an accountholder. Here's what to know.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Discover's 5% Cash Back Bonus Categories for Q2 2026 Are Live — Here's How to Activate

April 13, 2026 18

Each quarter, Discover it® Cash Back and Discover® More® Card cardmembers can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of purchases in select categories. And the Q2 2026 categories are now live! Here are the categories and how to activate your bonus earnings.

JT Genter

Reviewed by 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

You Can Book Loyalty-Eligible Hotels Through Rove — and Easily Triple Up on Rewards

April 9, 2026 2

Rove Miles hasn’t been around for long, but it’s already built a reputation for offering incredible value. And one feature we’ve grown to appreciate is the ability to book tens of thousands of loyalty-eligible properties through Rove. Here's how to book these rates.

Tyler Glatt

How to Pay Rent via Bilt Rewards and Earn Points on Your Biggest Monthly Expense

April 9, 2026 1

Bilt Rewards has made a big splash by making it possible to earn valuable Bilt Points on rent. If you’re thinking about using Bilt to earn rewards on rent, this guide has everything you need to get started.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Chase Co-Branded Card Promotions for Q2 2026: Register for Bonus Points on Groceries, Gas, Dining, and More

April 7, 2026 33

Chase has rolled out its Q2 2026 co-branded credit card spending offers, with two sets of targeted promotions that let eligible cardholders earn up to 12,000 bonus points or miles or up to 7X rewards. If you have a Chase co-branded card, here’s how to check if you’re eligible for a bonus offer.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Plan a Long-Term Credit Card Strategy

April 5, 2026 2

Crafting the perfect credit card portfolio is a long-term process, especially as your lifestyle changes and cards are updated. Let's take a look at some long-term strategies for success, including which how to decide which cards to get next and which to keep in your wallet for the long run.

Carissa Rawson & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Making Tax Payments? Use These Credit Cards To Earn Points, Miles, or Cash Back

April 4, 2026 157

Paying the IRS is never fun. But, if you must, it presents a fantastic opportunity to earn points and miles by paying taxes with a credit card. Here's when it makes sense to pay your taxes using a credit card, including how to actually profit from paying your taxes with the right card!

Ross Denkin

Reviewed by JT Genter

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

Earn 5% Back (or More) This Quarter Using These Credit Cards With Rotating Categories in Q2 2026

April 1, 2026 32

A new calendar quarter has started! That means now is a great time to review the credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories. Here are the eligible categories and how to enroll to earn up to 5% (or 5X points) on eligible cards this quarter.

JT Genter & Toni Southam

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

JetBlue Sells Points On Repeat Subscription Plans — But Does the Math Check Out?

April 15, 2026 0

JetBlue just announced Points On Repeat, a new subscription plan that allows you to earn up to 2,500 JetBlue TrueBlue points per month. However, with such a steep price tag, it'll be difficult to squeeze enough value from the subscription to justify its cost. Here's everything you should know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Tricks To Meet Minimum Spending Requirements on New Credit Cards

March 30, 2026 51

There's a hesitation I see regularly about applying for travel rewards credit cards. 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 & Harrison Pierce

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

Extended: Sign Up for Rakuten and Earn $50 or 5,000 Amex or Bilt Points After Spending $50

March 27, 2026 119

Rakuten is one of the oldest — and remains one of the best — shopping portals on the internet for earning bonus rewards. And it's a great time to sign up. There's a new member bonus of $50, 5,000 Amex Membership Rewards points, or 5,000 Bilt Rewards Points. Here's how to get it.

Tyler Glatt & Skye Class

Is It Better to Earn AAdvantage® Miles or Cash From Your Savings?

March 27, 2026 82

Bask just launched an offer to earn 15,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles when you open a new Bask Mileage Savings Account. On top of this excellent bonus for new customers, savers can earn 2 miles per dollar saved annually — which may be a far better value than earning interest through a traditional savings account. In this post, we'll show you how to use your miles and help you decide if you're better off earning cash interest or miles from your savings.

JT Genter

Reviewed by Erik Paquet

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

Virgin Voyages Sailing Club: Guide to Status Tiers, Benefits, and How to Earn Points While Cruising

March 26, 2026 0

Virgin Voyages offers perks and benefits for frequent sailors through its Sailing Club program. Here’s how to earn status with Virgin Voyages, the perks you’ll get along the way, and some of the easiest ways to earn points on your sailing to offset the cost of your next voyage.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

AA Shopping Portal Guide: Earn American Airlines Miles and Loyalty Points With AAdvantage eShopping

March 24, 2026 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.

Tyler Glatt & Shawn Gallagher

Reviewed by JT Genter

How to Use RebatesMe to Earn Cash Back on Online Purchases — and Score a New Member Bonus

March 21, 2026 6

RebatesMe stands out among many online shopping portals for earning extra rewards on purchases you were already planning to make. The site has quietly built a reputation for reliable tracking, frequent flash bonuses, solid cash-back rates, and occasional referral bonuses, especially for frequent online shoppers who like to compare before they click.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Same Card, More Points: Our Best Tips on How to Start Getting Targeted Credit Card Offers

March 20, 2026 46

As credit card application restrictions evolve and bonuses become harder to come by, it’s essential we look past the most common methods of applying for cards to secure the best deals. An often-overlooked technique is to position yourself for targeted credit card offers. It isn't as hard as you think; just be prepared for a little "junk mail." Here are our best tips.

Jess Farley & Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Toni Southam

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