As a benefit, several co-brand hotel credit cards offer a free night in return for meeting a spending threshold in a calendar year. At the beginning of the year, the …
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Points & Miles
The Real Reason Why Credit Card Bloggers Won’t Just Tell You the Name of the Card
by joehegby joehegYou’ve probably seen the emails. Or the YouTube thumbnails. Or maybe even the push notifications from apps you follow for the latest in points and miles. “One of our favorite …
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Points & Miles
Why Looking At Cents Per Point (CPP) Is An Awful Way To Value Award Points
by joehegby joehegPeople who collect miles and points to book “free travel” have the desire to put a value on each “currency.” Several websites publish guides listing these values and announce updates …
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If you read other websites that talk about points and miles, you’ll see articles about purchasing gift cards, and you might wonder, “Why? What’s the purpose of using a credit …
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Marriott Bonvoy is officially ending its partnership with Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program, and the change is happening fast. The announcement came as a result of Hawaiian’s broader transition into a …
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Chase frequently sends out targeted spending offers for its co-branded credit cards, often tied to specific categories like gas stations, grocery stores, or internet and cable bills. These limited-time promotions …
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Philadelphia has plenty of hotel options, but for this trip, the choice was easy. We were attending an event along the river, and the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing is …
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When Bilt first launched in 2021, it made waves as the first program that let renters earn points for paying rent with no transaction fee. Since then, Bilt has evolved …
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Points & Miles
50% Transfer Bonus From Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy – Worth It?
by joehegby joehegI’ve had a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve card for over a decade, and I’ve always treated Ultimate Rewards points like gold. With all the transfer partners Chase offers, there’s …
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Points & Miles
What Happens to Your Frequent Flyer Miles After You Die?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s not the happiest thought in the world, but the inevitable ending for all of us is that we’re going to die someday. We can make as many plans as …