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  • Hotels

    We’re Not Chasing Hotel Status—Here’s What We’ll Have in 2026 Anyway

    by joeheg January 18, 2026
    by joeheg January 18, 2026

    While we’re not in the habit of chasing hotel elite status, having even a basic level of status can come with undeniable perks—like stronger Wi-Fi, a later checkout, or simply …

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    Do Airline Miles Expire? U.S. Expiration Policies by Program

    by joeheg January 17, 2026
    by joeheg January 17, 2026

    Airlines have dramatically changed their policies on the expiration of loyalty program points. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s been …

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  • Airlines

    Is Delta Comfort+ Worth the Extra Cost?

    by joeheg January 17, 2026
    by joeheg January 17, 2026

    Is Delta Comfort+ worth the upgrade, or is it just a pricey promise of extra legroom? On domestic flights, Delta offers multiple seat options, but today we’re diving into what …

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    We Used Southwest’s Companion Pass for a Year—Was It Worth It?

    by joeheg January 16, 2026
    by joeheg January 16, 2026

    In February of last year, we jumped on one of those Southwest offers that seems to pop up like clockwork at the start of the year: a credit-card welcome offer …

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  • Points & Miles

    I Bought IHG Points Today—and Saved $300 on One Booking

    by joeheg January 16, 2026
    by joeheg January 16, 2026

    Another IHG points sale launched yesterday. You’ve probably already seen the deal posts, so I’m not going to rehash the terms here. Instead, I want to talk about the part …

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  • Credit Cards

    The New Credit Cards I Picked Up in 2025: Keep, Drawer, or Cancel?

    by joeheg January 15, 2026
    by joeheg January 15, 2026

    Every year, I end up picking up a few new credit cards. And each one has a specific reason. Maybe a card has a huge welcome offer. Maybe there’s a …

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  • Airlines

    Why Americans Prefer Flying Foreign Carriers Over U.S. Airlines

    by joeheg January 15, 2026
    by joeheg January 15, 2026

    For many travelers departing from the United States, choosing a foreign carrier over a domestic airline isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about the experience—an …

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  • Credit Cards

    The Credit Cards I Actually Used Most in 2025 (And What I’d Do Differently)

    by joeheg January 14, 2026
    by joeheg January 14, 2026

    It’s common to see posts about which credit cards are in someone’s wallet, offering a snapshot of their strategy and why they use each card. Some cards might serve niche …

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    What Do People Watch on Planes? A Completely Unscientific Survey

    by joeheg January 14, 2026
    by joeheg January 14, 2026

    There are two kinds of people on planes: the ones who treat the seatback screen like a movie theater… and the ones who treat it like a dashboard. I’m firmly …

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  • Credit Cards

    Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back Into 2026 (New Categories & Bonuses)

    by joeheg January 13, 2026
    by joeheg January 13, 2026

    Good news for Chase cardholders: Pay Yourself Back is still alive in 2026, with updated bonus categories now in place for the first quarter of the year. Chase originally launched …

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