Credit card perks

After a few years’ hiatus, I upgraded to the American Express Platinum card following a targeted offer. I knew from experience that for the move to make financial sense in …

Did you know that the American Express Platinum card is one of the best options for earning the most points when paying for airfare directly with the airline? You can …

One of the things I’ve given my wife, Sharon, a hard time about since I started collecting points and miles was her insistence on keeping her American Express Green Card. …

You’ve just booked your first First Class flight using airline miles—nice work! You arrive at the airport feeling a little fancy, ready to enjoy all the perks you’ve heard about. …

At least once a year, it’s a good idea to take stock of the credit cards in your wallet. Are you still using each one for the reason you signed …

If you’ve been earning bonus points with Chase when riding Lyft, good news—your rides will keep racking up rewards for a while longer. Back in 2020, Chase and Lyft teamed …

Lounge 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 across the country and overheard …

If you’ve been in the points and miles game for a while, you probably have at least one credit card that’s no longer available to new applicants. I call these …

Banks offer benefits to customers to entice them to sign up for, use, and hopefully keep travel credit cards. One common perk of high-annual-fee cards is a travel credit—a statement …

When it comes to saving money on hotel stays, several credit cards offer travel credits when booking through their respective travel portals. While these credits aren’t usually the reason to …