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Sign up freeBilt eXp Realty Partnership Back in 2024, we outlined a new way to earn Bilt Rewards via the Bilt eXp realty partnership. This partnership isn't discussed often, and most probably don't realize it exists. Even with the introduction of rewards for both rent & mortgage payments with a Bilt credit card in 2026, this interesting [...] Read More... from Rewards For Buying a Home: The Bilt & eXp Partner
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is being refreshed tomorrow. For the most part, the changes are quite positive. However, if you apply after today, you will only be able to transfer points to Hyatt at a 1,000:750 ratio. Hyatt is one of Chase’s most valuable transfers partners. It’s not hard to get a value of […] The post Today Is The Last Day To Grandfather Hyatt Transfers For Many Cardholders!
Choice Privileges points have long been a great way to book hotels in Japan, with many properties pricing at just 8,000 points per night. But that sweet spot just took a hit. Choice has increased award rates at many Japan hotels — including some increases of up to 200%. The damage isn’t universal, but Tokyo redemptions are noticeably more expensive.
Every traveler has seen someone try to bend the rules at the airport. Sometimes it’s a passenger who tries to sneak an oversized carry-on onboard. Sometimes it’s someone who suddenly…
In this week’s headlines, Southwest will become the first low-cost airline to offer free Starlink, Canadian airlines Air Canada and WestJet both struck new partnerships, and United is promising a feast with tasty new dishes for international Polaris cabins starting...
Jose Canseco says the American Express Platinum Card is a scam after closing his account, but the bigger warning is what can happen to Membership Rewards points. In most states, closing your last Membership Rewards card can mean losing all remaining points immediately.
2026 Third Quarter 5% Categories We're nearly at the halfway point of the year—which means new bonus points opportunities on some of our favorite cards. The new 2026 third quarter 5% categories are outlined below. The first rule of the quarterly spend categories: Make sure you activate them. We've provided shortcut links for each below. [...] Read More... from 2026 Third Quarter 5% Categories & Ac
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