If you think earning airline miles is all about racking up flights, think again. These days, most U.S. airline programs have traded mileage for money—the more expensive your ticket, the …
loyalty programs
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Points & Miles
How Diversifying Your Hotel Points Portfolio Makes Travel Smarter and Cheaper
by joehegby joehegWhen 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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Points & Miles
Delta Drops Lyft: Discover Other Rewarding Partners for Your Rides
by joehegby joehegAs Delta Air Lines prepares to end its partnership with Lyft on April 7, those who relied on earning SkyMiles for their rides may feel the pinch. But Lyft still …
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Owning stock in a publicly traded company is a way to potentially earn money. You always hear wild stories about people who purchased stock in a company, and X amount …
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Hotels
Our 2024 Hotel Recap: How We Made the Most of Free Nights and Loyalty Points
by joehegby joehegWe’re finished with our travels for 2024. That means it’s time to look back at our travels over the last 12 months and see which hotels we spent the most …
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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
The Easiest Trick to Score Free Hotel Upgrades Without Lying or Chasing Status
by joehegby joehegI’ve been able to score countless upgrades in hotels using a certain trick. It’s totally legal, amazingly easy to do and doesn’t throw off my moral compass. Even those timid …
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Points & Miles
Maximize Your Travel Benefits: Why Credits Should Come Before Points
by joehegby joehegTravel credits come in many forms, but for this post, we’ll define them broadly as any benefit with an expiration date that can be used to book travel instead of …
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When booking a hotel, you have many choices. Why choose one over another? It could be location, price, or reviews. Another factor comes into play if you’re into points and …
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The easiest way to earn points in loyalty programs is often through credit card sign-up bonuses, and we take advantage of this by signing up for a few cards each …