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Sign up freeThe fastest way to earn a large pile of miles is still a new-card bonus, and several current offers can jump-start a trip with 100,000 points or more. But a great initial bonus is not the same thing as a great long-term card: take the upfront value when the math works, then shift spending to the cards that actually reward you best after the bonus is gone.
I’ve been giving the Capital One Venture X card a hard time lately. And honestly, I think it deserved some of it. I’ve been having an ongoing internal conversation about…
The categories for Chase's Pay Yourself Back have updated for the third quarter of 2026, including select cobranded cards. Is it a good use of your rewards?
There was recently a case from a reader who had great difficulty in using their IHG Confirmable Suite Upgrade (read more here), and I noted then that I had another case coming that I would post after the stay. IHG introduced these Confirmable Suite Upgrade […]
The best credit card rewards strategy is the one your household will actually follow. After years of trying to optimize every purchase, my wife and I are down to a simple two-card system for her: Amex Gold for groceries and restaurants, and Bilt Palladium for almost everything else. The alternative is labels and patience.
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You do not need a $395, $495, or $895 annual fee card to earn valuable travel rewards. These mid-tier cards, mostly around $95 per year, can still deliver strong returns through transferable points, travel and dining bonuses, airline and hotel partners, rent or mortgage rewards, and credits that help offset the fee.
American Airlines AAdvantage has become much more than a frequent flyer program. These 35 rules cover qualification-year timing, Loyalty Point Rewards, cobrand card tricks, lounge access, SimplyMiles, hotel plays, upgrades, free award cancellations, partner award routing rules, and the sweet spots still worth chasing.
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The Sapphire Preferred’s new bonus categories and 100,000-point offer make a compelling case for Sapphire Reserve cardholders to carry both cards.
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