points and miles

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 …

Southwest Airlines and Chase are back with elevated welcome offers on all three personal Southwest Rapid Rewards credit cards. This time, the offers are not identical. The more expensive the …

Every year, I do a recap of where we actually stayed — not which hotel program we think we like best, not which one has the most valuable elite benefits, …

Once you’ve been collecting credit cards long enough, one of them will eventually be discontinued. The bank stops accepting new applications, the card disappears from the website, and suddenly you’re …