For years, the Chase Sapphire Preferred was one of the easiest travel credit cards to explain. It was the entry point for people just getting into transferable points at a …
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Credit Cards
I Was Ready To Ignore The Amex Resy Credit. Now, If I Didn’t Have It, I’d Miss It
by joehegby joehegWhen American Express started adding Resy credits to its cards, I understood why. Amex owns the restaurant-booking platform Resy, so encouraging cardholders to use it makes perfect sense. But I didn’t expect …
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I have a United flight I need to book, but I’m intentionally waiting a few days before buying it. That’s not because I expect the fare to drop, because I’m …
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Credit Cards
Delta Amex Cards Now Offer Two Free Checked Bags — But There’s A Catch
by joehegby joehegDelta and American Express recently refreshed several Delta SkyMiles co-branded credit cards to include a new checked-bag benefit. At first glance, it sounds simple: cardholders now get two checked bags …
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Credit Cards
Chase’s Latest Ink Email Mistake Shows Why Legacy Cardholders Get Nervous
by joehegby joehegWhen a bank sends an email about your credit card benefits, you should be able to assume the information is correct. That sounds obvious. But Chase’s latest Ink card email …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Should You Pay For The Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) When Renting A Car?
by joehegby joehegIt’s easy to forget that when you rent a car, you’re “borrowing” a vehicle that costs tens of thousands of dollars from a major corporation. When you pick it up, …
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Cell phone protection is one of those credit card benefits that’s easy to ignore until you need it. Most of us carry phones that cost hundreds, if not over a …
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One of the benefits of the American Express Platinum Card has always seemed a little out of place. This is a card associated with airport lounges, luxury hotel perks and …
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One of the strange things that happens when you’ve been collecting points and miles long enough is that eventually, one of your favorite credit cards disappears. Not from your wallet. …
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Lounges
Sorry, You Can’t Sit With Us: 7 Lounge Access Mistakes That Get Travelers Turned Away
by joehegby joehegLounge access is one of the best travel perks out there—but it can also be one of the most confusing. I’ve spent time in lounges around the world and overheard …