American Express Platinum cardholders get access to all sorts of travel benefits, but some of the most useful ones can also be the easiest to overlook. That’s especially true with …
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A bill to stop members of Congress from getting special treatment at TSA checkpoints just passed the Senate, and the timing is a big part of why it is getting …
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Points & Miles
Citi May Be Ending ThankYou Point Sharing—But Something Doesn’t Add Up
by joehegby joehegReports are circulating that Citibank plans to end ThankYou members’ ability to share points with each other. If that turns out to be true, it would be a meaningful negative …
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Credit Cards
Chase Now Lets You Move Credit Limits Between Cards Online (And It’s Actually Useful)
by joehegby joehegIf you have multiple Chase credit cards, there’s a good chance your credit limits aren’t exactly where you want them. Maybe one card has way more credit than you’ll ever …
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Before every trip, one of the last things I do is go through our wallets, because bringing the wrong credit cards can mean missed perks, extra fees, or unnecessary hassle …
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Airports
The Shortcut Travelers Found To Make ATL TSA Lines Shorter Just Went Away
by joehegby joehegAs TSA wait times have gotten worse during the government shutdown, travelers have been looking for ways to avoid the worst of the lines—especially at busy hubs like Atlanta. For …
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I’ve been taking a closer look at Capital One lately and trying to decide what role, if any, it should still play in my points strategy. On paper, Capital One …
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It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. But it’s true. We’ve …
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Travel
The Big Difference Between Staying In The Tourist Area And Staying “In Town”
by joehegby joehegWhen people plan a vacation, they usually focus on the big things first: flights, hotel price, things to do and maybe whether the property has a good location. But “good …
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Credit Cards
The Hidden Benefits Of The Bilt Palladium Card: Mastercard World Legend Perks
by joehegby joehegWhen most people look at the new Bilt Palladium Card, the headline features get most of the attention. Things like 2X points on everyday spending, the $400 hotel credit through …