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  • Points & Miles

    Optimizing Point Transfers: A Bank-by-Bank Guide

    by joeheg May 30, 2024
    by joeheg May 30, 2024

    When you start collecting points in travel loyalty programs, you’re playing a balancing game. While you’ll have access to every type of bonus imaginable, you have to show restraint. Keep …

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    Major Car Rental Brands’ Point Expiration Policies

    by SharonKurheg May 29, 2024
    by SharonKurheg May 29, 2024

    When travelers consider “points,” they usually think of them in terms of hotels. You can earn hotel membership rewards in the form of credits and/or points, usually by staying at …

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  • Credit Cards

    Unveiling the New Citi Strata Premier: What’s Changed and What’s Improved

    by joeheg May 15, 2024
    by joeheg May 15, 2024

    The Citi Premier card was an often unappreciated travel rewards card. For a reasonable $95 annual fee, it provided a 3X multiplier for everyday expenses – mostly gas, groceries, and …

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    Wyndham Rewards: Our Second Favorite Loyalty Program

    by joeheg April 25, 2024
    by joeheg April 25, 2024

    When it comes to using points for hotel stays, most people agree that Hyatt points are the most valuable. During our stay at the Grand Hyatt Kauai, we redeemed our …

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  • Points & Miles

    Points Purchasing: When it’s a Good Deal and When it’s Not

    by joeheg March 29, 2024
    by joeheg March 29, 2024

    It’s a great feeling when you can use loyalty points to pay for your travels. It’s an even better feeling when you can use those points to travel in a …

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  • Credit Cards

    American Express Platinum Card: Benefits, Costs & Sign-Up Bonus

    by joeheg March 27, 2024
    by joeheg March 27, 2024

    The American Express Platinum Card is one of the “Fab Four” premium travel cards. Along with Capital One Venture X, Citi Prestige and Chase Sapphire Reserve, it earns flexible award …

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  • Points & Miles

    Why My Starbucks Delta SkyMiles Targeted Offer is More Difficult Than Others

    by joeheg March 26, 2024
    by joeheg March 26, 2024

    Since the partnership began in 2022, I’ve been earning Delta SkyMiles for my Starbucks purchases. You can link your Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards accounts and earn one mile per dollar …

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  • Credit Cards

    Was I Approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Business AMEX? Here’s What Happened

    by joeheg March 25, 2024
    by joeheg March 25, 2024

    I wish I could give up on Delta SkyMiles and Marriott Bonvoy. Unfortunately, both programs are important to us based on our travel patterns. Delta flies to many destinations we …

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  • Credit Cards

    6 Reasons Why the Chase United Explorer Card is Worth the Annual Fee

    by joeheg March 24, 2024
    by joeheg March 24, 2024

    The annual fee for the Chase United Explorer card is $95. Now that we’re will to fly with United after a long hiatus, I’m looking at getting the card again. …

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  • Credit Cards

    Best Credit Cards for Airfare Purchases: Co-Brand vs. Flexible Points

    by joeheg March 5, 2024
    by joeheg March 5, 2024

    All of the larger airlines in the U.S. offer co-brand credit cards. They provide extra benefits to cardholders, from ones with no annual fees to premium cards costing up to …

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