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  • Points & Miles

    Buying Points: When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)

    by joeheg September 29, 2025
    by joeheg September 29, 2025

    It’s a great feeling when you can use loyalty points to pay for your travels. It’s an even better feeling when you can use those points to travel in a …

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  • Credit Cards

    CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select Review – Still a Solid Pick?

    by joeheg June 22, 2025
    by joeheg June 22, 2025

    American Airlines is the one major U.S. airline that doesn’t have a transferable points partnership with any of the major banks. That means it can be significantly harder to rack …

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  • Points & Miles

    The Strangest Way I’ve Ever Earned Airline Miles

    by joeheg May 15, 2025
    by joeheg May 15, 2025

    If you’re more than a novice in earning points or miles, then you know there are many ways to increase your balance. There are the obvious ones like flying, staying …

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  • Credit Cards

    The Credit Card You Can’t Apply For (But Somehow I Got It Anyway!)

    by joeheg February 27, 2025
    by joeheg February 27, 2025

    You can file this under “cards I wasn’t expecting to get targeted for.” In the world of travel credit cards, there are only a few that you can’t apply for …

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  • Credit Cards

    Should I Keep or Ditch My Chase Ink Preferred Card?

    by joeheg August 19, 2024
    by joeheg August 19, 2024

    If you have more than a few credit cards, as many of us who collect loyalty points do, it’s a good idea to evaluate why you’re keeping each one. By …

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  • Airports

    Making the Most of A New Airport Rewards Program

    by joeheg August 6, 2024
    by joeheg August 6, 2024

    When you’re at the airport as a customer, you’re at a significant disadvantage. If you need to purchase a charging cable because you lost yours at the TSA checkpoint, or …

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  • Points & Miles

    How To Maximize Loyalty Points for Unforgettable Travel Experiences

    by joeheg August 6, 2024
    by joeheg August 6, 2024

    In a world obsessed with material possessions, I’ve come to realize the most valuable things aren’t actually things at all. Instead, I prioritize collecting memories. Experiences, adventures, and moments hold …

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  • Rental Cars

    Signing Up For Car Rental Programs & What Each One Gives You

    by joeheg February 1, 2024
    by joeheg February 1, 2024

    The point of joining airline or hotel loyalty programs is to earn loyalty points or miles you can redeem in the future for flights or hotel nights. That’s not the …

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  • Points & Miles

    How We Used Points & Credits to Plan Our Trip to Asheville, NC

    by joeheg November 13, 2023
    by joeheg November 13, 2023

    Plenty of websites out there will tempt you with their aspirational travel stories. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love to daydream about staying at an overwater bungalow in the …

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