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    Why AMEX Charges a Transfer Fee (And Other Banks Don’t)

    by joeheg December 7, 2025
    by joeheg December 7, 2025

    If you’ve ever transferred American Express Membership Rewards points to a U.S. airline frequent flyer program, you may have noticed an extra line item called the AMEX Excise Tax Offset …

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    Chase Sapphire Preferred® Review: Features, Benefits & How To Use It

    by joeheg November 19, 2025
    by joeheg November 19, 2025

    Once upon a time, the Chase Sapphire Preferred was the darling of the miles and points universe. It earned valuable Ultimate Rewards points with bonus points for spending on travel …

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  • Points & Miles

    This Simple Chase Action Can Break Your Point Transfers

    by joeheg November 12, 2025
    by joeheg November 12, 2025

    Transferring Ultimate Rewards points between Chase cards has always been one of the most valuable features of Chase’s loyalty program. If you earn a lot of points on a card …

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    The Trick to Earning More Credit Card Points When Dining at Hotel Restaurants

    by joeheg November 8, 2025
    by joeheg November 8, 2025

    When we travel, we try to stretch every dollar — not just on flights and hotels, but also on dining. And while we love supporting local spots when we travel, …

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  • Points & Miles

    Why You Shouldn’t Stress Over Transfer Bonuses

    by joeheg September 30, 2025
    by joeheg September 30, 2025

    The biggest advantage of earning transferable credit card points is the flexibility when you need to redeem them for travel. You never know which airline program will have availability on …

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  • Points & Miles

    50% Transfer Bonus From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy – Worth It?

    by joeheg July 16, 2025
    by joeheg July 16, 2025

    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 …

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  • Points & Miles

    From Cancelation to Caribbean: Our One-Day Award Booking Adventure

    by joeheg July 14, 2025
    by joeheg July 14, 2025

    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 …

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  • Points & Miles

    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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  • Credit Cards

    Which Streaming Services Qualify For 3X Bonus With Chase Sapphire Preferred

    by joeheg May 31, 2025
    by joeheg May 31, 2025

    One of the lesser-known benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is that you earn 3X points on select streaming services. When the bonus category first launched, it focused on …

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  • Cruises

    You Can Now Book Virgin Voyages Cruises with Virgin Points

    by joeheg May 27, 2025
    by joeheg May 27, 2025

    The Virgin brand has expanded far beyond airlines. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, there’s now Virgin Hotels, Virgin Voyages, and even a catch-all rewards platform called Virgin Red. And while …

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