When travel bloggers score ultra-luxury first class seats, it’s usually thanks to points and miles. Matthew from Live and Let’s Fly wrote about his experience on such a flight a …
points and miles
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Lounges
American Express Invented the Modern US Airport Lounge. Did Chase Refine It?
by joehegby joehegAmerican Express didn’t just build airport lounges — they created an entire category. Before Centurion Lounges, most U.S. credit-card lounges felt like upgraded waiting rooms. Amex changed expectations with better …
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Amazon is the largest company by revenue. So it manages to sneak into almost everyone’s budget — household basics, random gadgets, and last-minute gifts. And if you’re into points and …
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Credit Cards
Amex Transfer Partners Ranked (S to F): The Ones I’d Use — and the Ones I’d Skip
by joehegby joehegAmerican Express Membership Rewards has a long list of transfer partners. But I don’t rank these based on theory. I rank them based on reality — the programs I’ve actually …
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Credit Cards
How Some Businesses Are Quietly Helping Customers Avoid Credit Card Fees
by joehegby joehegOne of the “perks” of an expensive car repair is that it’s a pretty easy way to generate a big chunk of credit card spend. I don’t mean I want …
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Credit Cards
United TravelBank Isn’t Working For Amex Credits — But That’s Not The Real Story
by joehegby joehegOver 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 joehegby joehegThe 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 joehegby joehegWhen 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 joehegby joehegThe 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 joehegby joehegIf 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, …