Comparison of Premium Travel Rewards Credit Cards by Ashley Onadele and Brie Bash May 11, 2024 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+ per year for a card that's likely to earn fewer points per dollar than low or no annual fee cards from the same rewards family? It’s not until you look past the simple points per dollar equation that the value of a premium travel rewards card comes into focus.
How Many IHG Rewards Points Can I Earn on Hotel Stays? by Brie Bash May 6, 2024 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.
Wyndham Rewards: How Many Points Can I Earn on Wyndham Stays? by Brie Bash April 30, 2024 0 Despite being somewhat underrated in the world of hotel loyalty programs, Wyndham Rewards points can provide a lot of value. One of the main ways to earn Wyndham points is by staying at a Wyndham property, but there are plenty of other options. Let's explore how many points you can earn from your stays and how you can accelerate your earnings.
How To Earn Miles Through the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Shopping Portal by Tyler Glatt April 22, 2024 0 If you want to earn a lot of Mileage Plan miles, Alaska Airlines' shopping portal should be on your radar. You'll earn some of the most valuable airline miles on your everyday purchases. Even better, Mileage Plan Shopping is free to use. Just sign in, activate an offer, and complete your purchase. Soon enough, you'll have all the miles you need to fund that next trip. Here's how it works.
Why I Intentionally Paid a Foreign Transaction Fee While Overseas by JT Genter April 20, 2024 5 Foreign transaction fees can be an obnoxious part of international travel. No one likes to pay an additional ~3% on every transaction just for using a credit card outside the United States. But this week, I intentionally used a credit card that charged a foreign transaction fee instead of one of the cards in my wallet with no foreign transaction fees. Here's the story why.
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.
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.
You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why. by Tyler Glatt April 8, 2024 2 Credit card issuers want your business. And to get it, they'll offer you big welcome bonuses complete with points, miles, or cash back. But what happens when you're ready to move on from your card? Of all the things you could do, you shouldn't cancel your credit card within the first year of membership. Here's why you'd be wise to avoid canceling a credit card less than a year after opening it.
How To Earn British Airways Avios on Airbnb Stays and Experiences by Sam Helmy June 23, 2025 30 If you're booking Airbnb stays, you need to know about this partnership. British Airways Club members can earn 2X Avios spent on all Airbnb stays and Airbnb Experiences. Here's how to make a qualifying booking and maximize your earnings.
Earn Delta SkyMiles Through Delta Cruises by Skye Class April 2, 2024 3 Delta Cruises (formerly SkyMiles Cruises) is a great way to earn SkyMiles. On all bookings, you'll earn a flat 2X SkyMiles per dollar spent and can occasionally leverage lucrative promotions. Depending on how much you're spending on a cruise, this new earning rate can be far more rewarding than the previous program — which was a flat rate based on the length of your cruise. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about earning Delta SkyMiles on cruises.
These 12 Credit Cards Earn Transferable Points With No Annual Fee by Samantha Holland July 23, 2025 0 You don't have to pay credit card annual fees to earn transferable rewards. Even better, some cards provide access to transfer partners without needing to pair with another card to make it happen. Learn about 12 credit cards that offer transferable points (plus other perks) without charging an annual fee.
How To Earn Hilton Honors Points by Tyler Glatt and Ross Denkin March 17, 2024 24 Hilton makes earning points incredibly easy. Sign up for co-branded credit cards and stack hotel stays, promotions, and credit card spend to earn Hilton Honors points hand over fist. Or, take advantage of Hilton's many partnerships outside of hotel stays to earn bonus points even when you aren't traveling. We examine all of the ways to earn Hilton Honors points in this post.
Add Authorized Users to Your Credit Cards, Get Bonus Points or Miles by Samantha Holland March 14, 2024 57 Sign-up bonuses are a crucial part of the points and miles puzzle, but they’re not the only way of banking a substantial balance of rewards points. Other methods include signing up for regular promotions offered by credit card providers and loyalty programs, taking advantage of generous referral bonuses (which can bring in upwards of 50K points per year), and — on select credit cards — scoring bonus points for adding an authorized user to your account.
You Can Now Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points With BetMGM Wagers by Carissa Rawson April 9, 2024 0 Marriott and MGM are taking their partnership one step further with news that BetMGM members can now convert their rewards to Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting today, BetMGM points from gambling activities can be transferred to Marriott at a 1:1 ratio.
How To Earn 10X Wyndham Points on Tours and Activities by Jenna Hansen July 2, 2024 0 Wyndham Tours and Experiences is a great way to earn an automatic 10X on all purchases. It's powered by Viator and offers an excellent way to maximize your spending on purchases you may already be making. Spend just $675 and earn enough points for a free night at participating properties.
The 12 Best Credit Cards for Computer Equipment and Hardware Purchases [2025] by Ryan Smith February 26, 2024 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 tipes.
American Airlines to Eliminate Mileage, Loyalty Points Earnings on Online Travel Agency Bookings by Tyler Glatt February 20, 2024 2 Starting on July 11, 2024, American Airlines travelers will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points on trips booked through most online travel agencies (OTAs). Here's what we know about these impending changes, and why you should consider booking flights before this change.
Double Dip on Rewards With Marriott Bonvoy’s Airline Partners by Ian Snyder February 14, 2024 14 Reciprocal loyalty program agreements are a great way to get extra mileage out of both your points and elite status. There are three Marriott Bonvoy airline partners you should be aware of, as your Marriott status may come in handy. If you hold elite airline status, you can likewise enjoy additional benefits at Marriott hotels.
Get up to 10X Bonus United Miles by Donating to Charities for Black History Month by Tyler Glatt April 1, 2024 1 In honor of Black History Month, Chase, United Airlines, and Visa are teaming up to offer rewards for donations to three select charities. Through March 31, 2024, you can earn up to 10 United MileagePlus miles per dollar donated using an eligible United co-branded credit card. Here's a look at the eligible charities and the cards you can use to bank some bonus United miles.
How To Earn Citi ThankYou® Points: Unlock The Rewards in 2025 by Jenna Hansen July 30, 2025 0 In the world of points and miles, there are many different types of points. We love flexible points that can be used in many different ways. This post goes over everything you need to know about earning and using Citi ThankYou® Points, including the pros and cons of each card that earns them.
Set and Track Goals Using AwardWallet by Dan Miller January 28, 2024 0 Working toward a particular mileage goal to book an award flight or hotel stay? You can set and track a points or miles goal for your accounts, helping you to see how close you are to your next big redemption.
Which Marriott Hotel Brands Earn the Most Points? by Ryan Flanigan June 6, 2025 0 Marriott Bonvoy offers over 30 brands of hotels, with more than 8,000 properties in 139 countries. When you stay at one of Marriott's many properties, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return. But how many points can you earn on Marriott stays? We will help break down what you earn.
A Complete Guide to Chase’s Refer-a-Friend and Refer-a-Business Program by Samantha Holland January 18, 2024 0 Refer friends, family, and business contacts to Chase credit cards through Chase's Refer-a-Friend and Refer-a-Business programs. You will put valuable points and cash in your wallet while introducing your community to the value of credit card points and miles.
How Many Points Can You Earn on Hilton Stays? by Ryan Flanigan January 16, 2024 0 Hilton Honors is one of the largest global hotel brands with one of the biggest loyalty programs in the industry. When you stay with Hilton, you'll want to earn as many points as possible in return, but just how many points can you earn on Hilton stays?
How To Get Targeted Credit Card Offers by Kennedy Miller and Jess Farley January 14, 2024 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.
The 12 Best Credit Cards for Office Supplies and Mobile Phone Services [2025] by Jess Farley and Ryan Flanigan June 24, 2025 28 Whether you’re a one-man band, bootstrapped out of your parent's garage, or a department head at a multi-national corporation, office supplies and cellular services can make up a significant portion of your business spending each month. Earn extra points or bonus cash back by using the right credit card for these purchases. We've compiled your best options here.
Plastiq Review: Pluses and Minuses of Paying Bills via Credit Card by Kennedy Miller and Ryan Smith January 12, 2024 5 The landscape of paying bills with credit cards has changed, so it's worth overhauling our review of Plastiq — a service that allows you to pay nearly any bill with a credit card. While providing opportunities for increased spending is a positive, Plastiq charges fees for doing so. Are those fees worth it? And how does Plastiq work? Here's a look at Plastiq, plus its strengths and weaknesses in terms of credit card rewards.
The Complete Guide To Earning Points and Miles as a College Student by Tyler Glatt January 10, 2024 0 Just because you're enrolled in a university doesn't mean you can't concentrate on earning points and miles. In fact, you can earn lots of points and miles without going out of your way to do so. Here are some of the best ways to earn extra rewards in college to help meet your travel goals.
Earn Bonus American Express Membership Rewards or Cash Back by Adding Employee Cards by Tyler Glatt November 24, 2024 0 American Express has a nice incentive to add employee cards to your small business credit card account, coming in the form of bonus Membership Rewards points or cash back. Even better, this bonus is easy to earn and lucrative if you can take advantage of it in its entirety. When maximized, it offers up to 75,000 bonus points or $500 cash back. But this offer won't last forever; the enrollment period closes on February 2, 2024. Here's everything you need to know about this American Express offer.