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  • Credit Cards

    How I Almost Lost Out on $100 in Credits From Amex

    by joeheg October 20, 2025
    by joeheg October 20, 2025

    When American Express refreshed the personal Platinum Card, they added several new statement credits to help justify the $895 annual fee. One nice perk for existing cardholders was that these …

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  • Points & Miles

    Finding Points and Miles Value in the Era of Dynamic Pricing

    by joeheg October 17, 2025
    by joeheg October 17, 2025

    Every points collector has that one unforgettable redemption — the booking that reminds you why you play the game. Over the years, I’ve scored some incredible ones, from luxury flights …

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  • Airlines

    From Corner to Corner: The Longest Intrastate Flights in the U.S.

    by joeheg October 14, 2025
    by joeheg October 14, 2025

    While planning my wife, Sharon’s, “JetBlue 25 for 25” trips, I fell down a fun rabbit hole. I was searching flights for her and noticed that Buffalo–JFK clocks in at …

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  • Hotels

    Why Hotels’ Posted Maximum Room Rates Are So High

    by SharonKurheg October 11, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 11, 2025

    You’ve checked in to your hotel and your room is ready. Before you unpack (does your room have a dresser? If not, here’s why), you decide to get a lay …

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  • Points & Miles

    Do Loyalty Programs Still Reward Loyalty?

    by joeheg October 11, 2025
    by joeheg October 11, 2025

    When you hear the term loyalty program, what do you think of? Most people imagine a system that rewards you for being a loyal customer — which makes sense, since …

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  • Credit Cards

    The Rental Car Perks of the Chase Sapphire Reserve

    by joeheg September 21, 2025
    by joeheg September 21, 2025

    The Sapphire Reserve is Chase’s premium travel credit card. It provides a combination of points earning and travel insurance coverage. When it comes to travel perks, it’s in the pack …

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  • Funny Stuff

    Beating the System: Loopholes Travelers Found & Exploited

    by SharonKurheg September 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 13, 2025

    The world is fraught with ways to somehow beat the system. A candy machine that spits out two chocolate bars instead of one. A website that lists discount codes people …

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  • Airlines

    The Airlines That Say A Pillow or Blanket Is Your One & Only Carry-On

    by SharonKurheg September 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 13, 2025

    TikTok is well known for its “travel hacks.” Some of them can be genuinely helpful and some of them, well, not so much. There are a bunch of videos on …

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  • Hotels

    What Happens If You Cancel a Hotel Reservation at the Last Minute

    by joeheg September 4, 2025
    by joeheg September 4, 2025

    When it comes to travel, one thing you can always count on is that unforeseen circumstances will eventually disrupt your plans. Whether it’s due to unexpected events, weather, or personal …

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  • Hotels

    One NYC Hotel, Many Prices: Which Booking Option Makes Sense?

    by joeheg August 19, 2025
    by joeheg August 19, 2025

    When it comes to booking a hotel, you’d think it would be simple: pick the hotel you want and book it. But these days, that’s far from the case. With …

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    • Funny Stuff
    • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
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    • New York City
    • Newbies (& those who don’t travel often)
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