One of the biggest advantages of booking a flight with points instead of cash is that award tickets often have more flexible cancellation policies. While canceling a paid ticket may …
points & miles
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Funny Stuff
Beating the System: Loopholes Travelers Found & Exploited
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe world is fraught with ways to somehow beat the system. A candy machine that spits out two chocolate bars instead of one. A website that lists discount codes people …
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One underrated perk of the American Express Platinum Card is automatic Gold Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy. Here’s how it works, how to activate it, and whether it’s actually worth …
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Airlines
The Airlines That Say A Pillow or Blanket Is Your One & Only Carry-On
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTikTok is well known for its “travel hacks.” Some of them can be genuinely helpful and some of them, well, not so much. There are a bunch of videos on …
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For almost all of our trips, I’ll use points and miles to cover airfare and hotels. That’s still the core of my credit card strategy, and it’s how we get …
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I like to earn flexible miles because I can transfer them to where and when I need them. American Express is the only flexible currency that partners with Delta, so …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
The Trick to Earning Extra Credit Card Points on Disney & Theme Park Tickets
by joehegby joehegWhen you’re planning a trip to a theme park, there are many things to plan for in your budget. No matter if it’s a summer/fall trip to your local amusement …
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For a long time, the Barclays AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard® was a no-brainer card to keep if you flew American Airlines even occasionally. At $99 a year, the airline perks …
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Credit Cards
Is the Citi Strata Premier Still Worth It Now That the Strata Elite Exists?
by joehegby joehegFor years, the Citi Strata Premier card has been one of the most valuable ways to unlock Citi’s ThankYou ecosystem. Outside of the long-gone Prestige, it’s the card that enables …
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When it comes to booking a hotel, you’d think it would be simple: pick the hotel you want and book it. But these days, that’s far from the case. With …