points and miles

Delta SkyMiles is the loyalty program people love to hate. But after years of complaining about what Delta has done to the program, I’ve finally learned how to live with …

When I looked back at my credit card spending for 2025, I knew exactly what I was trying to accomplish. I had mapped out several spending goals, including earning a …

I have a United flight I need to book, but I’m intentionally waiting a few days before buying it. That’s not because I expect the fare to drop, because I’m …

Ever wonder why banks keep handing out massive signup bonuses and 5X points on spending, even though we all know points eventually get devalued? Shouldn’t they be tightening the reins …

Booking directly with a hotel is usually the cleanest option. You earn hotel points, elite credit, credit card rewards and whatever benefits come with your status. But every once in …

When Bilt moved to Bilt 2.0, I expected a few bumps along the way. What I didn’t expect was that one of those bumps would have me asking AI to …

For many of us in the points and miles world, credit card strategy is all about optimization. We know which card earns 4X at restaurants, which one earns 5X on …

If I had to give up one flexible points ecosystem, the answer wouldn’t be as obvious as it once was. For years, my answer probably would have been easier. Chase …

The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card has always felt like the middle option in Southwest’s lineup. The Plus Card costs less. The Priority Card comes with more perks. That …

The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card has long been the premium option among Southwest’s personal credit cards. It has the highest annual fee of the three, but it also …