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You’ll Soon Be Able To Use Your Chase Freedom Flex Abroad Without Foreign Transaction Fees — What To Know
You’ll Soon Be Able To Use Your Chase Freedom Flex Abroad Without Foreign Transaction Fees — What To Know
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You might need to reevaluate which cards you keep in your wallet when you travel abroad. Starting September 20, 2026, the Chase Freedom Flex℠ is eliminating foreign transaction fees. That makes it much easier to maximize quarterly bonus categories and earn 3% cash back on dining and drugstore purchases made abroad. Here's what to know.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Convert Citi Double Cash® Card Rewards to Transferable ThankYou® Points at the Highest Ratios
How To Convert Citi Double Cash® Card Rewards to Transferable ThankYou® Points at the Highest Ratios
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The Citi Double Cash® Card can do more than earn cash back. When paired with an eligible premium Citi card, the ThankYou® Points earned on your Citi Double Cash can be transferred to airline and hotel loyalty programs at the best ratios, making it one of the strongest personal cards for everyday spending. Here's how to link your accounts and unlock Citi's transfer partners.

Jess FarleyToni Southam
Jess Farley & Toni Southam

Reviewed by Harrison Pierce

You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why.
You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why.
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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.

Tyler Glatt
Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Can You Receive Welcome Offers From Multiple Delta Amex Cards — or Hold More Than One at a Time?
Can You Receive Welcome Offers From Multiple Delta Amex Cards — or Hold More Than One at a Time?
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With so many Delta credit cards available, one of the most common questions we field is, "Can I hold multiple Delta Amex cards?" In the past, the answer was a resounding "yes!" but it has changed to a "maybe." Here's what you need to know about earning welcome bonuses on multiple SkyMiles cards — and why it's worth carrying more than one Delta Amex card.

Kennedy MillerBen Nickel-D'Andrea
Kennedy Miller & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Alaska Airlines to Increase Partner Award Booking Fee, Eliminate Earnings on Saver Fares
Alaska Airlines to Increase Partner Award Booking Fee, Eliminate Earnings on Saver Fares
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Alaska Airlines has quietly added some important information across its website, and it's not great news for travelers. Starting July 1, 2026, Alaska will increase the award booking fee on partner-operated flights by 60%. And, perhaps more importantly, you will no longer earn points on saver fares booked after June 11 for travel after August 1, 2026. Here's what you need to know about the latest Alaska Airlines updates.

Harrison Pierce
Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

A Beginner's Guide To Building a Credit Card Application Strategy
A Beginner's Guide To Building a Credit Card Application Strategy
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U.S banks play a huge role in the travel rewards ecosystem. Learning about credit card application rules won’t be the most exciting part of your points-and-miles education, but it’s hard to overstate the importance of building a healthy relationship with the banks for your credit card application strategy. In this post, we explain how to build a sustainable, long-term strategy.

Erik PaquetMark Jackson
Erik Paquet & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Flight Delayed, Canceled, or Overbooked? Here’s When Airlines Owe You Compensation
Flight Delayed, Canceled, or Overbooked? Here’s When Airlines Owe You Compensation
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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 BradshawRyan Flanigan
Andrew George Bradshaw & Ryan Flanigan

Reviewed by Toni Southam

American Airlines Hikes Checked Baggage Fees: What They Cost and How to Avoid Paying Them Entirely
American Airlines Hikes Checked Baggage Fees: What They Cost and How to Avoid Paying Them Entirely
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When you fly with American Airlines, you'll pay as little as $45 for your first checked bag when flying within the U.S. or on short-haul international flights to most of Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean. However, travelers have plenty of ways to avoid paying baggage fees, ranging from an AAdvantage credit card to elite status. Here's what you need to know about American Airlines checked bag fees — and how to avoid them.

Harrison PierceJT Genter
Harrison Pierce & JT Genter

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Lap Infant Award Tickets Can Cost Thousands — Here Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines for Infants
Lap Infant Award Tickets Can Cost Thousands — Here Are the Best (and Worst) Airlines for Infants
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A widely known cornerstone in the travel community is that babies under the age of two can travel domestically for free as a lap infant. However, it’s not as simple with lap infants and international award tickets. One would assume that a parent could book an international award ticket and merely add their lap infant to the reservation. However, there are various forms of airline-dependent fees involved. Knowing the pricing structure before you book could save you a pretty penny — or a pile of points.

Ashley OnadeleMark Jackson
Ashley Onadele & Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Toni Southam