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  • Points & Miles

    So… Are Capital One Miles Worth Earning?

    by joeheg March 17, 2026
    by joeheg March 17, 2026

    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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    Amex Transfer Partners Ranked (S to F): The Ones I’d Use — and the Ones I’d Skip

    by joeheg February 19, 2026
    by joeheg February 19, 2026

    American 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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    Minimum Transfer Amounts & Increments: How “Transferable Points” Programs Really Work

    by joeheg December 23, 2025
    by joeheg December 23, 2025

    Transferring points to airline and hotel partners is one of the best ways to squeeze extra value out of your rewards. It’s also one of the easiest ways to get …

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    Maximize Your Holiday Shopping Rewards: The One Thing You Need To Do Before Buying Online

    by joeheg November 28, 2025
    by joeheg November 28, 2025

    Black Friday weekend is basically a blur of “Add to Cart,” lightning deals, and checking out faster than you can say “shipping confirmation.” And that’s exactly how people accidentally leave …

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    I Could’ve Moved AMEX Points to Alaska via Hawaiian. Here’s Why I Didn’t

    by joeheg June 30, 2025
    by joeheg June 30, 2025

    If it hasn’t already happened, today was likely the last day you could transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Hawaiian Airlines. I’ve written about this before, since HawaiianMiles could …

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    The Hidden Risk of Transferable Points (and How to Avoid It)

    by joeheg June 19, 2025
    by joeheg June 19, 2025

    I recommend earning transferrable points rather than locking yourself into a single loyalty program. For instance, I’d rather earn Chase Ultimate Rewards than commit to points with Aeroplan, Hyatt, or …

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  • Points & Miles

    Don’t Link Your Hawaiian and Alaska Accounts Until You Read This

    by joeheg May 6, 2025
    by joeheg May 6, 2025

    While most of the buzz around the Alaska–Hawaiian partnership has focused on mileage transfers—especially the workaround to transfer AMEX Membership Rewards points to Alaska Airlines via HawaiianMiles—there’s another feature of …

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  • Points & Miles

    Procrastinated Like Me? Here’s How I Saved My Avios Just in Time

    by joeheg April 25, 2025
    by joeheg April 25, 2025

    I’ll admit it — I procrastinated. Five months ago, British Airways sent me an email letting me know my Avios were set to expire if there was no account activity. …

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    Maximizing Transfers to JetBlue TrueBlue: Which Points Should You Use?

    by joeheg February 24, 2025
    by joeheg February 24, 2025

    One of the biggest advantages of collecting transferrable points is flexibility—you can transfer them to different programs when needed. Imagine you’re eyeing a last-minute JetBlue flight for a weekend getaway, …

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  • Points & Miles

    Bonvoyed Again: How Marriott’s Dynamic Pricing Limits Free Night Certificates

    by joeheg December 3, 2024
    by joeheg December 3, 2024

    If you’ve been a part of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, you’re probably familiar with the free night certificates that come with certain co-brand credit cards from Chase or American …

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