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  • Points & Miles

    So You’ve Booked Your Dream Award Ticket — Now What?

    by joeheg January 21, 2026
    by joeheg January 21, 2026

    You’ve been working toward your dream trip for as long as you can remember. You set a goal, diligently saved your points or miles, and finally booked that coveted award …

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  • Hotels

    Hilton’s “NEW” Points Unlimited Promo for 2026 Is… Not New

    by joeheg January 19, 2026
    by joeheg January 19, 2026

    Hilton Honors is back with its first promotion of 2026, and—credit where it’s due—they dusted off an older name instead of cycling through the same two titles they’ve been alternating …

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  • Credit Cards

    American Express Gold Card Review: Great for Groceries & Dining (If You Use the Credits)

    by joeheg January 19, 2026
    by joeheg January 19, 2026

    American Express offers several charge cards, each with unique benefits. The Green Card is an excellent entry-level travel card, and the Platinum Card is a luxury lifestyle card with a …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    The Cheap Flight Mistake Points People Still Make

    by joeheg January 18, 2026
    by joeheg January 18, 2026

    Searching for domestic round-trip airfare is kind of like using MapQuest printouts — it still works, but it’s not how most people actually travel anymore. Most U.S. airlines price tickets …

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  • Points & Miles

    Do Airline Miles Expire? U.S. Expiration Policies by Program

    by joeheg January 17, 2026
    by joeheg January 17, 2026

    Airlines have dramatically changed their policies on the expiration of loyalty program points. Previously, almost every plan required some activity in your account to keep your points active. There’s been …

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  • Points & Miles

    We Used Southwest’s Companion Pass for a Year—Was It Worth It?

    by joeheg January 16, 2026
    by joeheg January 16, 2026

    In February of last year, we jumped on one of those Southwest offers that seems to pop up like clockwork at the start of the year: a credit-card welcome offer …

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  • Credit Cards

    The New Credit Cards I Picked Up in 2025: Keep, Drawer, or Cancel?

    by joeheg January 15, 2026
    by joeheg January 15, 2026

    Every year, I end up picking up a few new credit cards. And each one has a specific reason. Maybe a card has a huge welcome offer. Maybe there’s a …

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  • Credit Cards

    Chase Extends Pay Yourself Back Into 2026 (New Categories & Bonuses)

    by joeheg January 13, 2026
    by joeheg January 13, 2026

    Good news for Chase cardholders: Pay Yourself Back is still alive in 2026, with updated bonus categories now in place for the first quarter of the year. Chase originally launched …

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  • Travel

    My 2025 Resolution Was To Cancel 25% Of Our Annual-Fee Cards. Here’s How It Went.

    by joeheg January 12, 2026
    by joeheg January 12, 2026

    Back in January 2025, I did something I don’t usually do: I set a very specific, very measurable goal. Not “be better with money.” Not “simplify.” Not “stop opening shiny …

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  • Points & Miles

    How To Find Your American Airlines Flight Information After Booking An Avios Award Ticket

    by joeheg January 11, 2026
    by joeheg January 11, 2026

    British Airways Avios can be a great way to book American Airlines flights — especially on shorter routes where the Avios cost can be reasonable, and the taxes are low. …

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