travel rewards

Before every trip, one of the last things I do is go through our wallets, because bringing the wrong credit cards can mean missed perks, extra fees, or unnecessary hassle …

I’ve been taking a closer look at Capital One lately and trying to decide what role, if any, it should still play in my points strategy. On paper, Capital One …

American Express Membership Rewards has a long list of transfer partners. But I don’t rank these based on theory. I rank them based on reality — the programs I’ve actually …

One of the “perks” of an expensive car repair is that it’s a pretty easy way to generate a big chunk of credit card spend. I don’t mean I want …

The Citi Strata Premier is one of those cards that makes perfect sense… if you use it the way Citi expects you to use it. Not for lounge access. Not …

If you use Lyft even a few times a month — or just occasionally when you travel — you’ve probably noticed something: the rewards side keeps shifting. And in 2026, …

If you have the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, one of the most valuable perks is also one of the easiest to waste: the up to $200 Hilton Statement …

When Bilt rolled out its 2.0 refresh, many people rushed to sign up at zero hour. Others rushed to declare it the end of Bilt altogether. I did neither. Part …

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 …

It’s common to see posts about which credit cards are in someone’s wallet, offering a snapshot of their strategy and why they use each card. Some cards might serve niche …