Amazon is the largest company by revenue. So it manages to sneak into almost everyone’s budget — household basics, random gadgets, and last-minute gifts. And if you’re into points and …
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Credit Cards
Amex Transfer Partners Ranked (S to F): The Ones I’d Use — and the Ones I’d Skip
by joehegby joehegAmerican Express Membership Rewards has a long list of transfer partners. But I don’t rank these based on theory. I rank them based on reality — the programs I’ve actually …
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Credit Cards
How Some Businesses Are Quietly Helping Customers Avoid Credit Card Fees
by joehegby joehegOne of the “perks” of an expensive car repair is that it’s a pretty easy way to generate a big chunk of credit card spend. I don’t mean I want …
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Credit Cards
United TravelBank Isn’t Working For Amex Credits — But That’s Not The Real Story
by joehegby joehegOver the past few days, several blogs have reported that buying United TravelBank funds may no longer trigger the American Express airline fee credit. The story picked up steam after …
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Credit Cards
Citi Strata Premier’s $100 Hotel Credit: How to Use It (Step-by-Step
by joehegby joehegThe Citi Strata Premier is one of those cards that makes perfect sense… if you use it the way Citi expects you to use it. Not for lounge access. Not …
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Travel
Storms Reshaped Iceland’s Black Sand Beach — And I’m So Glad We Went When We Did
by joehegby joehegI saw the photos and assumed they were exaggerated. Reynisfjara — Iceland’s famous black sand beach — is one of those places that looks too dramatic to be real. The …
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Travel
Snoop Dogg’s Credit Card Was Declined Abroad — and It’s a Reminder for Every Traveler
by joehegby joehegA declined card in Italy turned into a feel-good Olympic moment — but it also highlights a common travel problem most people aren’t prepared for. Having a credit card declined …
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Travel
He Waved the Bonaire Flag at Super Bowl Halftime — and Ended Up in Bonaire
by joehegby joehegEvery Super Bowl halftime show gives the internet a gift. Sometimes it’s a carefully planned “moment.” Sometimes it’s a technical glitch. Sometimes it’s a Janet Jackson “wardrobe malfunction” that everyone …
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Hotels
Hyatt’s Luxury Strategy Is Bigger Than I Realized — and the Numbers Prove It
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve been paying attention to Hyatt over the past few years, one thing has become pretty clear: they’ve been leaning hard into the luxury and lifestyle side of the …
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Points & Miles
Positioning Flights: How to Unlock International Award Travel (Without Getting Burned)
by joehegby joehegWhen it comes to booking international award flights, flexibility is your best friend. And no, we’re not just talking about being flexible with your destination or travel dates. Sometimes, you …