The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card is positioned to be the “premium” card of the three co-brand personal Rapid Rewards credit cards offered by Chase If you decide to sign …
travel credit cards
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The Ritz-Carlton Card is really an #IYKYK (if you know, you know) product. So, how does a card that hasn’t been marketed for several years—and is only available by upgrading …
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In May 2025, I said goodbye to a card that had been in my wallet for nearly 8 years — the Chase Sapphire Reserve. It was my go-to travel card …
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Airline lounges used to be a guaranteed way to escape the airport chaos. Comfortable seating, decent food and drinks, power outlets, and a quiet atmosphere made them a welcome respite. …
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Credit Cards
Why the New Citi Trifecta Might Be the Best Value in Travel Rewards
by joehegby joehegWhen credit card enthusiasts talk about a “trifecta,” or any combination of cards from the same bank, what they’re referring to is a strategy to maximize rewards across different types …
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American Express offers a wide variety of cards for both personal and business use. You can choose from co-brand cards with partners like Delta or Marriott, or cards that earn …
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Loyalty programs, whether they belong to airlines, hotels, or credit card issuers, are highly sophisticated data and analytics operations. Before they offer any benefit, they’ve already calculated how much it’ll …
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Points & Miles
When Everyone’s Elite, No One Is: How Credit Cards Changed Travel Loyalty
by joehegby joehegI originally wrote this post in 2019, and then updated it in 2020, when airlines and hotels were practically giving away elite status due to the pandemic. Back then, I …
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If you’ve been in the points and miles game for a while, you probably have at least one credit card that’s no longer available to new applicants. I call these …
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As I take a closer look at my travel credit cards and the benefits they provide, I’m realizing that just breaking even is no longer a good enough reason to …