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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 …

For years, Chase Ultimate Rewards has had a pretty straightforward elevator pitch. They weren’t always the easiest points to earn, and they weren’t always the flashiest program either. American Express …

There are a lot of reasons to collect transferable points. For me, there’s really only one that matters: When I find award space, I want to be able to move …

Most of the time, AMEX Offers are small wins — things like 20% back at Shake Shack (up to $8). It’s a nice little perk, basically free money that helps …

Booking flights with points can feel like unlocking a secret travel hack—until it doesn’t. If you’ve ever found the perfect award flight only to discover it’s not actually bookable, you’ve …

When people who have been collecting points and miles for years, or decades, talk to those getting started, they often overlook how things we take for granted are totally new …

As someone who’s always looking for ways to maximize the number of miles and points I earn, I’ve learned that there are multiple strategies to rack up rewards with every …

American Express only allows cardholders to transfer Membership Rewards to partner accounts of authorized users, and those authorized users need to have been added at least 90 days ago. What …

If you’re planning a cruise, there’s more to consider than just the itinerary, cabin type, or excursions—you also want to think strategically about how you pay for it. That’s because …

If you’re earning Chase Ultimate Rewards® points with multiple cards but not combining them, you’re leaving serious value on the table. Whether you’ve racked up points with a Chase Freedom, …