One of the best perks of booking hotel stays with points is getting extra nights for free. Several hotel loyalty programs—Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and IHG One Rewards—offer discounts on …
travel rewards
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Finding a no-annual-fee credit card with solid perks isn’t easy. Most of the time, the best benefits are reserved for cards with an annual fee. Sure, there are a few …
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Ever found yourself staring at a solid points redemption—a free flight, hotel stay, or rental car—only to hesitate? Maybe it’s the voice in your head whispering “Is this really the …
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Hotels
Staying at Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst: A Smart Redemption for a Pricey Weekend
by joehegby joehegSometimes, travel plans come together at the last minute—and that means scrambling to find a decent hotel. This was one of those times. Towards the end of 2024, I had …
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Discover just did something I’ve never seen before. I’ve had my Discover card for decades, and the only offers I ever get are for balance transfers—boring. But this time, they …
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There was a time, not too long ago, when breaking even with a travel rewards card was the goal. Let me explain. The ability to earn points with your purchases …
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Credit Cards
How to Keep Your Points Active Without Annual Fees: Best Cards from AMEX, Chase & Citi
by joehegby joehegAs credit cardholders look for ways to decrease their annual fees while still keeping their hard-earned points intact, changes to American Express (AMEX) card offerings have shifted the landscape. AMEX …
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Credit Cards
Best Credit Cards Offering Travel Credits for Booking Hotels Through Their Portals
by joehegby joehegWhen it comes to saving money on hotel stays, several credit cards offer travel credits when booking through their respective travel portals. While these credits aren’t usually the reason to …
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Credit Cards
Hitting the Big Bonuses: A Threshold-Centered Credit Card Plan for 2025
by joehegby joehegIt’s a common theme for bloggers and vloggers to showcase what’s “in their wallets.” Essentially, they go through each card and explain its use. Usually, it’s a mix of maximizing …
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The World of Hyatt program has long taken a conservative approach to co-branded credit cards. For years, the Hyatt Card—later relaunched as the World of Hyatt Card—was their sole offering. …