travel rewards

National Car Rental is back with its long-running One Two Free promo, promising free rental days just for doing what you were going to do anyway—rent cars. Sounds great, right? …

We’ve always been more into points and planes than ships and sea days. But over time, cruising has started to grow on us. My wife Sharon’s enthusiasm tends to drop …

It’s renewal time for my American Express Platinum Card, which means it’s also time to evaluate whether the perks and statement credits justify the hefty $695 annual fee. We also …

I’m always in favor of banks and loyalty programs offering more ways to redeem points. While I prefer to save mine for travel, life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, …

The concept of pooling frequent flyer miles began a few years ago. Depending on the program, you can combine your miles with those of family and/or friends into a joint …

If you’ve been in the points and miles game for a while, you probably have at least one credit card that’s no longer available to new applicants. I call these …

When your American Express credit card anniversary date is approaching, you need to consider the annual fee. Is the card worth keeping? Even if it was a good decision before, …

I love taking advantage of increased payouts from shopping portals to maximize my purchases. When shopping online, using a portal can earn extra cashback or valuable rewards points on top …

If you earn travel loyalty points using credit cards, knowing which card to use for each purchase is essential to maximize your rewards. But keeping up with the right card …

When it comes to evaluating the value of travel points, the conversation can feel a bit like chasing a moving target. Point valuations constantly shift due to dynamic pricing models, …