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  • Points & Miles

    How Diversifying Your Hotel Points Portfolio Makes Travel Smarter and Cheaper

    by joeheg January 12, 2025
    by joeheg January 12, 2025

    When we decided to take a 15-day road trip through the Southwest, we knew we wanted to make the most of our travel budget. The good news? We were able …

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    My Favorite AMEX Offer Is Back: Up to 10% Cashback on Cable & Internet Bills

    by joeheg January 7, 2025
    by joeheg January 7, 2025

    If you have an American Express card and don’t take advantage of AMEX Offers, you may be leaving hundreds of dollars a year on the table. AMEX Offers are targeted …

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  • Hotels

    Why We’re Keeping (and Dropping) Hotel Elite Status in 2025

    by joeheg December 23, 2024
    by joeheg December 23, 2024

    While we’re not in the habit of chasing hotel elite status, having even a basic level of status can come with undeniable perks—like free premium Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, or simply …

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  • Hotels

    Is Spending $15K on the Hilton AMEX Worth It for a Free Night?

    by joeheg December 20, 2024
    by joeheg December 20, 2024

    Spending $15,000 to earn a free night certificate might sound like a hefty commitment, but when that certificate has no blackout dates, resort fees, or weekend-only restrictions, it becomes a …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why I Switched from the Citi Prestige to the Double Cash (and What I Learned)

    by joeheg December 4, 2024
    by joeheg December 4, 2024

    After deciding not to keep the Citi Prestige® Card, I had three options: try for a retention offer, downgrade to a no-annual-fee card, or cancel the card entirely. Retention Offer …

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  • Points & Miles

    World Of Hyatt Free Night Certificate Quirks

    by joeheg November 9, 2024
    by joeheg November 9, 2024

    After earning a free night certificate for spending $15,000 on my World of Hyatt Visa, I learned a few lessons that weren’t immediately obvious. Despite hitting the required spending threshold …

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  • Credit Cards

    Three Easy AMEX Offers For Everyday Spending

    by joeheg October 28, 2024
    by joeheg October 28, 2024

    One of the things I appreciate most about American Express is their AMEX Offers. Unlike promotions from other credit cards, which can be difficult to redeem or of little value, …

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  • Credit Cards

    My Credit Card Spending Strategy for Year-End Bonuses

    by joeheg October 3, 2024
    by joeheg October 3, 2024

    We’ve entered October, which means different things for different people. For Halloween fans, it’s their favorite time of the year. It’s prime time for sports fans, with football getting into …

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  • Points & Miles

    The Challenges and Rewards of Booking Miles and Points as a Couple

    by joeheg September 23, 2024
    by joeheg September 23, 2024

    Sharon and I have been traveling with miles and points for probably close to twenty years. Over the years, Sharon has had to learn that I’ll randomly bring up some …

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    Who Can You Trust to Determine What Points Are Worth? Does It Even Matter?

    by joeheg August 25, 2024
    by joeheg August 25, 2024

    When it comes to determining what points are worth, I’m reminded of the phrase about opinions (I won’t quote the whole phrase because we try to remain family friend here. …

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