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  • Points & Miles

    Buying Points: When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)

    by joeheg September 29, 2025
    by joeheg September 29, 2025

    It’s a great feeling when you can use loyalty points to pay for your travels. It’s an even better feeling when you can use those points to travel in a …

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    The Real Reason Why Credit Card Bloggers Won’t Just Tell You the Name of the Card

    by joeheg September 16, 2025
    by joeheg September 16, 2025

    You’ve probably seen the emails. Or the YouTube thumbnails. Or maybe even the push notifications from apps you follow for the latest in points and miles. “One of our favorite …

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    Why AMEX Charges a Fee When You Transfer Points to U.S. Airlines

    by joeheg September 12, 2025
    by joeheg September 12, 2025

    I like to earn flexible miles because I can transfer them to where and when I need them. American Express is the only flexible currency that partners with Delta, so …

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    Why Looking At Cents Per Point (CPP) Is An Awful Way To Value Award Points

    by joeheg September 10, 2025
    by joeheg September 10, 2025

    People who collect miles and points to book “free travel” have the desire to put a value on each “currency.” Several websites publish guides listing these values and announce updates …

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    I’d Rather Be the Tortoise Than the Hare: Slow and Steady Wins the Points Game

    by joeheg September 6, 2025
    by joeheg September 6, 2025

    I’ve been earning points and miles with credit cards for over twenty-five years. I originally had an older version of the American Express Gold Card that earned 1.5x on travel …

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    Why Do Points Enthusiasts Go Crazy Over Gift Cards?

    by joeheg August 29, 2025
    by joeheg August 29, 2025

    If you read other websites that talk about points and miles, you’ll see articles about purchasing gift cards, and you might wonder, “Why? What’s the purpose of using a credit …

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  • Points & Miles

    Limited-Time Deal: IHG One Rewards 100% Bonus on Points Purchases

    by joeheg August 21, 2025
    by joeheg August 21, 2025

    IHG One Rewards is back with another 100% bonus on purchased points, making this one of the best times to stock up. This promotion runs from 12:00 AM ET on …

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    Want To Travel With Points And Miles? Have A Goal!!!!

    by joeheg August 15, 2025
    by joeheg August 15, 2025

    If there’s one thing you should do before you start gathering points and miles, it’s make sure you have a goal. That goal will be different for everyone. Some people …

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  • Points & Miles

    Devaluations Are Inevitable — Here’s Why They Keep Happening

    by joeheg August 10, 2025
    by joeheg August 10, 2025

    Devaluations draw the ire of people who collect travel points more than any other negative thing a program can do. This anger intensifies when programs devalue points without notice — something …

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    Marriott Is Pulling the Plug on HawaiianMiles Transfers

    by joeheg August 7, 2025
    by joeheg August 7, 2025

    Marriott Bonvoy is officially ending its partnership with Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program, and the change is happening fast. The announcement came as a result of Hawaiian’s broader transition into a …

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