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  • Points & Miles

    Why Bilt Gold Status Is More Valuable Than It Seems

    by joeheg April 1, 2026
    by joeheg April 1, 2026

    One of the things that makes Bilt different from the other major transferable points programs is that it doesn’t just give you points. It also has a tiered membership. That’s …

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    Citi May Be Ending ThankYou Point Sharing—But Something Doesn’t Add Up

    by joeheg March 19, 2026
    by joeheg March 19, 2026

    Reports are circulating that Citibank plans to end ThankYou members’ ability to share points with each other. If that turns out to be true, it would be a meaningful negative …

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    So… Are Capital One Miles Worth Earning?

    by joeheg March 17, 2026
    by joeheg March 17, 2026

    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 …

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    Will Hyatt’s Changes Change How We Value Chase Ultimate Rewards?

    by joeheg March 9, 2026
    by joeheg March 9, 2026

    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 …

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    I’m Done Chasing Chase Ultimate Rewards (For Now)

    by joeheg December 29, 2025
    by joeheg December 29, 2025

    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 …

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  • Credit Cards

    This AMEX Offer Actually Made Me Stop and Look Twice

    by joeheg October 6, 2025
    by joeheg October 6, 2025

    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 …

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  • Points & Miles

    Trapped in the Phantom Zone: Navigating the Perils of Award Flight Bookings

    by joeheg July 27, 2025
    by joeheg July 27, 2025

    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 …

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    The Best Two-Card Strategy to Maximize Travel Rewards

    by joeheg May 24, 2025
    by joeheg May 24, 2025

    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 …

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    Why You Should Think Twice Before Using a Shopping Portal

    by joeheg May 3, 2025
    by joeheg May 3, 2025

    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 …

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    Best AMEX Card to Add Authorized User for Points Transfers

    by joeheg April 11, 2025
    by joeheg April 11, 2025

    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 …

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