points and miles

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

We traveled much more in 2025 than in 2024. Last year, we logged 28 nights away (23 hotel nights + 5 cruise nights). In 2025, that jumped to 66 nights …

The IHG Premier card’s $25 United TravelBank deposits are one of those small perks that feels bigger than it is — mostly because there’s a clever way to use it. …

Every January, I tell myself I’m going to be “better” about using my AMEX Platinum credits. And every December, I’m still somehow surprised by how fast the year disappears. So …

For most people, the American Express Platinum Card’s “headline” perks are the obvious ones: airport lounge access, credits, and the Fine Hotels + Resorts (FH&R) program. But one of the …

2025 was an eventful year for us — and it’s the kind of year where the travel numbers don’t tell the full story without a little context. In 2024, we …

Many airlines seem to have something that no (or few) other airlines do or offer. KLM’s Delft houses are a good example of that. Or until recently, Southwest Airlines had …