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I’ve had a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve card for over a decade, and I’ve always treated Ultimate Rewards points like gold. With all the transfer partners Chase offers, there’s …

This past week was not what we had planned. We were all set to take a trip to Texas—flights, hotel, rental car, everything booked. One of the main reasons for …

Each year, Hyatt adjusts the categories of its hotels—many go up, a few go down—and like clockwork, it sparks the same debate: Is the World of Hyatt Credit Card still …

If you’re part of a hotel loyalty program, you’ve probably spent a lot of time and effort earning points for free hotel stays. But knowing the value of your points …

I was making a quick weekend trip to Fort Worth to see a concert at the Fort Worth Stockyards. I wanted to make this trip as economical as possible, so …

There’s been a lot of chatter lately about the future of American Express Membership Rewards transfers to Hawaiian Airlines—and it’s not just about HawaiianMiles. The real concern? This change will …

Booking a flight using airline miles always feels like a win. You’ve compared prices, found availability, transferred points, and locked in your reservation. Done and done, right? Not so fast. …

I hold several hotel credit cards that offer a free night certificate every year after paying the annual fee. Recently, I did a full review of my cards with annual …

I think we can all agree: no one likes paying additional fees. We’ve covered hotel fees in the past—why hotels charge them, and whether you can get around paying them. …

When it comes to Delta SkyMiles, I tend to be more forgiving than most. I should clarify—I love flying Delta, but their loyalty program has nothing to do with that. …