Most of the points and miles I earn for our trips come from credit card spending and sign-up bonuses. But that wasn’t always the case. There was a stretch when …
World of Hyatt
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Hotels
Hyatt’s Luxury Strategy Is Bigger Than I Realized — and the Numbers Prove It
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve been paying attention to Hyatt over the past few years, one thing has become pretty clear: they’ve been leaning hard into the luxury and lifestyle side of the …
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Credit Cards
The World of Hyatt Card’s Hidden Power: Timing Your Way to 5 Free Nights
by joehegby joehegThe World of Hyatt credit card hasn’t changed in any dramatic way. No flashy new benefit. No surprise promo. No “limited-time enhancement” email. And yet, looking at it a little …
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Hyatt and DoorDash have been loosely connected for years through Chase, but this is one of those short-term promos that’s easy to miss — and easy to use if you …
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Credit Cards
We Spent the Points. Now We’re Reloading: What’s In Our Wallets for 2026
by joehegby joehegIt’s been a while since I’ve written a pure “What’s in our wallets” post. Last year’s version was intentionally different. Instead of constantly shuffling cards, the focus was on hitting …
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Credit Cards
Hotel Status Without the Grind: The Best Mid-Tier Hotel Credit Cards
by joehegby joehegIf you travel more than once or twice a year, you might become interested in hotel loyalty programs. Through a hotel program, you’ll earn points, which you can use for …
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While we’re not in the habit of chasing hotel elite status, having even a basic level of status can come with undeniable perks—like stronger Wi-Fi, a later checkout, or simply …
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Credit Cards
The Credit Cards I Actually Used Most in 2025 (And What I’d Do Differently)
by joehegby joehegIt’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 …
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Most hotel loyalty programs do have a points-expiration policy — it just doesn’t always feel like one because it’s usually tied to account inactivity (not the age of the points). …
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Points & Miles
When Does Your Hotel Elite Status Expire? 2026 Dates to Know for Major Loyalty Programs
by joehegby joehegAs we enter 2026, many travelers are reflecting on their hotel loyalty program status and planning how to maximize their benefits for the new year. If you already hold elite …