When to Downgrade vs. Cancel a Credit Card — And Top Options for Downgrading Your Card by Jess Farley and Dan Miller January 17, 2026 38 Managing the credit cards in your wallet is a crucial component of maximizing award travel. If you've decided that a particular card in your wallet no longer supports those goals, that's okay. However, it might be advantageous to downgrade your card rather than cancel it outright. Here's when you should downgrade.
Treat Yourself: How and Where You Can Use the Citi Strata Elite’s $200 Annual Splurge Credit by Tyler Glatt January 17, 2026 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.
8 Points and Miles Promos Ending in the Next Two Weeks (Capital One, Southwest, IHG, Citi, United) by JT Genter January 17, 2026 8 At least 8 promotions are ending and loyalty program changes being made in the next two weeks. Here's a roundup of the promotions to consider maximizing in the next two weeks, including last chance to transfer points before a transfer partner is removed, up to 160% bonus points, 20% off stays, and an ending 400,000-mile sign-up bonus.
Amazon Prime Members: Save at the Pump and Get 10¢ off per Gallon of Gas With Earnify by Skye Class and Harrison Pierce January 17, 2026 0 Amazon Prime members can save 10¢ on every gallon of gas at participating gas stations. This is a great promotion to help offset basic living costs, and only requires linking your Amazon account to Earnify. Here's how to opt into these savings.
Can You Get a Hyatt Status Match? Here’s What You Need to Know. by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson January 16, 2026 1 World of Hyatt status is one of the best hotel statuses out there, but it's not easy to attain the traditional way, and Hyatt doesn't offer a status match very often. Thankfully, there are some options to gain status via alternative methods and still reap the benefits. Let us shows you how.
Judge Rules on Validity of Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Cards After Wednesday’s Bankruptcy Filing by Anthony Cave January 16, 2026 0 While we're not typically in the business of covering the financials of retailers, this week's bankruptcy of Saks Global caught our eye for its impact on cardmembers of the American Express Platinum Card®. And a judge just ruled on whether or not the retailer still has to honor its $320 million in outstanding gift cards. Here's what to know.
Join, Dine, Earn: Score up to 4,000 Bonus Miles by Joining These Airline Dining Programs by Skye Class January 16, 2026 74 Did you know that you can earn airline miles just by going out to restaurants — and not just by using a co-branded card? Many airlines offer dining rewards programs where you can get rewarded each time you dine at an eligible restaurant. And lots of these programs are offering new member bonuses. Here's an overview.
How Chase Offers Work — and How to Use Them to Save Money by Jenna Hansen January 16, 2026 35 Do you enjoy saving money? If you have any kind of banking relationship with Chase, then Chase Offers may be able to help you save on the purchases you make the most. Let us show you how to use Chase Offers to put money back in your pocket.
Wells Fargo Signify Business Cash Card Review: Unlimited 2% Cash Rewards for No Annual Fee by Harrison Pierce January 16, 2026 0 The Wells Fargo Signify Business Cash® Card allows business owners to earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on all business expenses. Plus, it doesn't charge an annual fee. Learn why this card deserve a spot in your wallet in our complete review — and how to apply for it.
Apartment Collection by Hilton: What to Know About Hilton’s Newest Extended-Stay Brand by Skye Class January 16, 2026 0 Hilton just announced the newest addition to its portfolio: the Apartment Collection by Hilton. In partnership with Placemakr, these furnished apartments will provide travelers with a home-away-from-home. These apartments help to fill the growing demand for staycations and amenities not offered by typical hotel brands.
Preferred Hotel Promotions: Earn Bonus I Prefer Points at New Hotels and Save up to 30% on Stays by Harrison Pierce and Skye Class January 16, 2026 2 Preferred Hotels has a good loyalty program, but there aren't many promotions running right now. Currently, I Prefer loyalty members can earn 2,500 bonus points per stay at newly added properties through March 31, 2026. Plus, save up to 30% when you stay two or more nights at participating properties worldwide.
Qatar Airways and Accor Partnership: Double-Dip on Flights and Stays, Limited-Access Status Match by Skye Class January 16, 2026 3 Qatar is one of a few airlines with which Accor has a partnership to double dip on stays and flights. ALL members can earn Reward points on Qatar flights, and Privilege Club members can earn Avios on Accor stays. The partnership also includes a fast track to Accor and Qatar elite status. Here are all the details.
Earn up to 5 Free Nights or 60,000 Points With New World of Hyatt Credit Card Offers by Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 2 Now is a fantastic time to apply for a co-branded Hyatt credit card. The World of Hyatt Credit Card is offering new applicants up to five Category 1-4 free night awards while the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is offering new applicants 60,000 bonus points. Here's an overview of these offers and how to apply.
Last Chance: Unlock up to 400,000 Bonus Miles with the Capital One Venture X Business Card by Tyler Glatt and Ryan Smith January 15, 2026 7 The Capital One Venture X Business has a massive welcome offer of up to 400,000 miles — 200,000 miles when you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months, and an additional 200,000 miles when you spend $150,000 in the first 6 months. Let's dive into the details of this highly rewarding business card.
Southwest Cardholders: Check if You’re Targeted to Earn up to 20k Bonus Points on Eligible Spending by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 18 Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cardholders are being targeted to earn 25% bonus points after spending $3,000 through March 31, 2026. Here are the details and how to register for this quarterly promotion.
The Internet Is Reacting to the Launch of Bilt’s New Credit Cards — And It’s Not All Positive by Mark Jackson and JT Genter January 15, 2026 7 On Wednesday, Bilt introduced a new slate of credit cards. We’ve known for a while that this was coming, even as supposed leaks about card details were shot down by Bilt. So now that the new cards are live, how did ardent fans and the broader internet respond? Let’s dig into the reactions.
Choice Adds New Experiences: Bid on Packages for Concerts, Travel, and Racing from 5K Transferable Points by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva January 15, 2026 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. With football and racing seasons over, Choice is pivoting to adding unique experiences tied to its Cambria brand, from brewery tours in Asheville to lift ticket packages in Lake Placid. Here's an overview of what's on offer.
Unlock Luxury for Less: IHG Points on Sale With a 100% Bonus Through February 5 (0.5¢ Each) by Andrew George Bradshaw January 15, 2026 167 IHG is running a new promotion for buying IHG One Rewards points through February 5, 2026. Until then, members can buy IHG points with up to a 100% bonus, which drops the rate per point down to just 0.5¢ each. But when is it worth buying IHG points? Let's take a look at a couple examples for inspiration.
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Offer 30% Off Select Routes — Book by January 31 by Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 4 Singapore Airlines just relaunched its Spontaneous Escapes award discount for another month. Get 30% off KrisFlyer award bookings on select routes for travel in February 2026. Discounted awards are available between the U.S. and Europe, Japan, and Singapore, plus dozens of options around the world. Book by January 31, 2026, to lock in this discount.
Accor Launches Targeted Elite Status Fast Track for Select Members — Here’s How to Register by Skye Class January 15, 2026 3 Accor currently has a fast-track offer for ALL Silver members in select countries to claim seven status nights toward Gold elite status. Simply register and book a stay by February 28. The list of eligible participants for this offer is quite limited, but you'll want to register if you're one of them. Here are the details.
What Is a Medallion Qualification Dollar? How to Earn MQDs and Unlock Delta Status by Ian Snyder and Tyler Glatt January 15, 2026 54 If you want to earn Delta Air Lines elite status, you'll want to familiarize yourself with Medallion Qualification Dollars. MQDs are Delta's only status-earning metric, so you won't find yourself among the airline's elite ranks unless you earn a lot of them. Here's everything you need to know about Medallion Qualification Dollars.
Offer Ending Soon: Earn 200,000 Points With the Chase Sapphire Reserve® for Business by Tyler Glatt January 14, 2026 4 The Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ is offering new applicants a massive welcome bonus of 200,000 Ultimate Rewards points, but this offer is ending soon. Here's a look at the card's benefits and statement credits to help you decide if now's the time to submit an application.
Airline Shopping Portal Promotions: Up to 1,200 Atmos Rewards Points by Skye Class January 14, 2026 150 The first airline shopping portal promotion of 2026 has launched. The Alaska Atmos Rewards shopping portal is offering members up to 1,200 bonus points after reaching the spending threshold by January 23, 2026. Here are all the details.
Bilt Reveals Full Details of New Cardless Credit Card Portfolio, Opens Applications for Transfers by Tyler Glatt January 14, 2026 1 It’s been a long time coming, but the day Bilt finally goes tell-all on the new details surrounding its Cardless credit card portfolio and the transition process. So, here’s an overview of Bilt’s new credit card portfolio, along with the key details and dates you need to know as you transition your current Bilt card to a new product.
New Qatar Airways & IHG Partnership: How to Earn Avios on IHG Stays and Point Transfers by Sam Helmy January 14, 2026 0 IHG Hotels and Qatar Airways announced the launch of a new promotion that lets Qatar Privilege Club Members to earn up to Avios on IHG stays and transfer IHG One Rewards points into Qatar Avios. But is it worth taking advantage of?
Buy JetBlue Points With a 125% Bonus — But Should You Buy? by Andrew George Bradshaw and JT Genter January 14, 2026 47 JetBlue just launched a new buy miles sale featuring up to a 125% bonus. Through February 23, TrueBlue members can purchase JetBlue points for just 1.43¢ per point. But should you take advantage of this bonus? Let's look at when it makes sense to buy JetBlue points — and when it doesn't.
IHG Discounts: Winter Sale for up to 20% off, Up to 28% Savings at New Hotels, and More by Sam Helmy and Skye Class January 14, 2026 0 If you're planning to book your next IHG stay with cash instead of points, you might as well save some money by taking advantage of a significant discount. Currently, IHG is running a winter sale offering up to 20% off upcoming stays. But you need to book soon. Here are all the ongoing IHG discounts.
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer for Students: Discounts on Flights, Free Checked Bags, and More by Tyler Glatt January 14, 2026 8 If you're in college and want to see the world, Singapore Airlines will help you do so for less. By joining the carrier's KrisFlyer for Students program, you're entitled to unique perks and benefits that can make international travel substantially more affordable. Here's how to enroll in this free program.
JAL First Class vs. ANA First Class: I Flew Both — Here’s My Comparison by Cameron Laufer January 13, 2026 0 Japan Airlines and ANA Airlines boast some of the best first class cabins in the sky. We put the airlines' first class products head to head, comparing the cabins, seats, service, dining, and airport experience to see which airline comes out on top. Plus, we share some tips on how to book these coveted award flights.
