Banks offer benefits to customers to entice them to sign up for, use, and hopefully keep travel credit cards. One common perk of high-annual-fee cards is a travel credit—a statement …
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Credit Cards
Citi Rewards+ Card Review: A No-Annual-Fee Option with Unique Perks
by joehegby joehegCiti’s credit card lineup is a bit of a mixed bag. The Citi Strata Premier is one of the best all-around cards, but beyond that, Citi’s offerings often have one …
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Credit Cards
No Holy Grail: Chase’s Southwest Companion Pass Offer Proves It (Again!)
by joehegby joehegFew topics receive as much attention as the Southwest Companion Pass. You could spend a lifetime reading all the posts about it on the internet. I used to read posts …
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Points & Miles
How IHG’s 4th Night Free Benefit Stands Out from Hilton and Marriott
by joehegby joehegOne 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 …
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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 …