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    United TravelBank Isn’t Working For Amex Credits — But That’s Not The Real Story

    by joeheg February 18, 2026
    by joeheg February 18, 2026

    Over the past few days, several blogs have reported that buying United TravelBank funds may no longer trigger the American Express airline fee credit. The story picked up steam after …

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  • Credit Cards

    Citi Strata Premier’s $100 Hotel Credit: How to Use It (Step-by-Step

    by joeheg February 18, 2026
    by joeheg February 18, 2026

    The Citi Strata Premier is one of those cards that makes perfect sense… if you use it the way Citi expects you to use it. Not for lounge access. Not …

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  • Points & Miles

    Positioning Flights: How to Unlock International Award Travel (Without Getting Burned)

    by joeheg February 15, 2026
    by joeheg February 15, 2026

    When it comes to booking international award flights, flexibility is your best friend. And no, we’re not just talking about being flexible with your destination or travel dates. Sometimes, you …

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  • Credit Cards

    The World of Hyatt Card’s Hidden Power: Timing Your Way to 5 Free Nights

    by joeheg February 10, 2026
    by joeheg February 10, 2026

    The World of Hyatt credit card hasn’t changed in any dramatic way. No flashy new benefit. No surprise promo. No “limited-time enhancement” email. And yet, looking at it a little …

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  • Points & Miles

    You Can Only Pick One Lyft Rewards Partner: Here’s the Best Choice for 2026

    by joeheg February 7, 2026
    by joeheg February 7, 2026

    If you use Lyft even a few times a month — or just occasionally when you travel — you’ve probably noticed something: the rewards side keeps shifting. And in 2026, …

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  • Points & Miles

    Hyatt Cardholders Just Got a Limited-Time DoorDash Boost

    by joeheg February 6, 2026
    by joeheg February 6, 2026

    Hyatt and DoorDash have been loosely connected for years through Chase, but this is one of those short-term promos that’s easy to miss — and easy to use if you …

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  • Credit Cards

    We Spent the Points. Now We’re Reloading: What’s In Our Wallets for 2026

    by joeheg February 5, 2026
    by joeheg February 5, 2026

    It’s been a while since I’ve written a pure “What’s in our wallets” post. Last year’s version was intentionally different. Instead of constantly shuffling cards, the focus was on hitting …

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  • Credit Cards

    How to Use the Hilton Surpass $50 Credit When You’re Not Staying at a Hilton

    by joeheg January 31, 2026
    by joeheg January 31, 2026

    If you have the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, one of the most valuable perks is also one of the easiest to waste: the up to $200 Hilton Statement …

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  • Credit Cards

    Bilt 2.0 Forced My Hand: Obsidian, Palladium, or Walk Away?

    by joeheg January 30, 2026
    by joeheg January 30, 2026

    When Bilt rolled out its 2.0 refresh, many people rushed to sign up at zero hour. Others rushed to declare it the end of Bilt altogether. I did neither. Part …

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    How I Accidentally Saved Points on a Marriott Stay

    by joeheg January 28, 2026
    by joeheg January 28, 2026

    If you’ve been in the points-and-miles world for any length of time, you already know the game: the goal isn’t just to earn points — it’s to spend fewer of …

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