points and miles

Marriott elite benefits can be a little… situational. Upgrades and late checkout depend on the property, the day, and sometimes the mood of the person at the front desk. But …

Several no-annual-fee Chase cards can be great Ultimate Rewards earners. The problem is that those no-fee UR cards can’t transfer points to airline/hotel partners unless you also have a premium …

I’ve flown Virgin Atlantic Upper Class before. Lie-flat seat, better food, better service, better everything — the kind of experience that makes you think, “Yeah… I could get used to …

I write a lot about the credit card offers available to earn bonus miles. That’s because sign-up bonuses from credit cards are the easiest way to rack up points and …

It used to be easier to sign up for travel cards. When you hear stories from just a few years ago, they can seem unbelievable today. That’s because the banks …

And just like that… 25 out of 25. 🎉 Just before Thanksgiving, my wife Sharon wrapped up JetBlue’s ambitious 25-for-25 promotion with a simple out-and-back from Orlando to Providence, RI …

When it comes to earning points, it’s actually pretty hard to make a truly catastrophic mistake. Sure, you can forget to use the “right” card and earn 2X instead of …

Amex is back with another Walmart deal for Platinum cardholders — and the timing isn’t subtle. Right as holiday shopping ramps up, some people are seeing a targeted Amex Offer …

Black Friday weekend is basically a blur of “Add to Cart,” lightning deals, and checking out faster than you can say “shipping confirmation.” And that’s exactly how people accidentally leave …

If I had to name the one skill that determines whether points & miles becomes a fun long-term hobby—or a short, expensive lesson—it wouldn’t be optimization. It wouldn’t be award …