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  • Points & Miles

    The Surprising Way I Earned the Most Delta SkyMiles Last Year

    by joeheg January 24, 2025
    by joeheg January 24, 2025

    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 …

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    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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  • Points & Miles

    Delta Drops Lyft: Discover Other Rewarding Partners for Your Rides

    by joeheg January 11, 2025
    by joeheg January 11, 2025

    As 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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  • Hotels

    The Perks Travelers Get For Owning Shares of Hotel Stock

    by SharonKurheg January 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 9, 2025

    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 joeheg December 27, 2024
    by joeheg December 27, 2024

    We’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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  • 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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  • Points & Miles

    Maximize Your Travel Benefits: Why Credits Should Come Before Points

    by joeheg November 16, 2024
    by joeheg November 16, 2024

    Travel 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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  • Points & Miles

    The Most Useful Hotel Points Out There

    by joeheg November 7, 2024
    by joeheg November 7, 2024

    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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  • Credit Cards

    Southwest Cards’ Targeted 30% Bonus: Is It Worth the Spend?

    by joeheg November 5, 2024
    by joeheg November 5, 2024

    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 …

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  • Points & Miles

    How to Link Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Red Accounts

    by joeheg October 14, 2024
    by joeheg October 14, 2024

    The Virgin brand has a storied history, dating back to its origins as a record shop in 1970. Over the years, it has evolved into a global conglomerate with a …

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