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Do Chase Sapphire Reserve® Members Get Priority Access to Chase Sapphire Lounges?
Some folks online recently debated who gets waitlist priority when Chase Sapphire Lounges are full. A few people said Chase...
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Here’s When I Think the Platinum Card Refreshes Will Hit
It’s no secret that a pair of major travel rewards and features cards will soon be refreshed. The question, though,...
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Lounges? Status? Companions Certificates? $200? Know Your Major Platinum Card Differences
I love receiving emails from readers who ask for advice, clarification, or help on certain topics. A particular theme comes...
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(POLL) What Will Delta Name Their New Premium Credit Card?
It's all but official that Delta Air Lines is introducing a new, ultra-premium cobranded credit card (with an annual fee...
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Carnival Goes Revenue Based Loyalty – Will Royal Caribbean Follow?
Carnival Corporation shocked the cruise world last month when it introduced a MAJOR change to its loyalty program. In June...
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Time to Start Over: Use Your Travel Card Statement Credit Benefits! (UPDATED)
It was January 2023, like, two days ago. And now it's July 2025. How did that happen? You know what...
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As Good as Gold: See Your Bonus Points Welcome Offer for One of My Must-Have Cards
Here's some potentially good news if you enjoy traveling and eating. (Considering you're reading this blog, there's a pretty good...
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Here’s How to “Eat” Your Quarterly Hilton Statement Credits!
Need an idea where to eat this weekend -- but aren't traveling? (Or even if you are...) Many hotel credit...
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Reader Question: Do You Earn Delta MQD and SkyMiles If You Don’t Book Through Delta or With One of Their Credit Cards?
A reader relatively new to the points-and-miles world emailed me a question that I'm sure other people -- even some...
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Thoughts on the Refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve®
We’ve had a couple of days to digest the news about Chase Sapphire Reserve®’s big refresh. Will Chase’s big-ticket product...
Read moreDetailsSignifcant Change Coming for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express’s Pay With Points Feature
This is certainly turning into a big week for travel rewards credit card news, isn’t it?
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Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card Keelhauls Points for Cruisers Nerfing The Value of Points
Ugg! Double Ugg!! The Chase Sapphire Reserve® card I spent much of Tuesday in a real funk reading all the...
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RUMOR: Another Delta Credit Card to Debut? (More Credit Card News?!)
It’s sure a busy week in credit card land. The refreshed Chase Sapphire Reserve® and details about the new Chase...
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GREAT: 5X Points on Gas Stations, Live Events, and Instacart!
I'm genuinely pumped (pun appropriate of the topic) about the bonus promotion Chase announced. You can earn 5X bonus points...
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Remember to Use Your Delta Stays Credits!
My wife and daughter just returned from a road trip. Our youngest nephew graduated from high school. (Congrats, Matty!) They...
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GREAT Travel and Cash Back Card Offers for Fall and Winter 2025!
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card: Earn 100,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy® points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on the card within the first six (6) months of being approved for card membership. (Terms Apply.). Read more and learn here how to apply.
American Express® Business Gold Card: Earn 100,000 bonus Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Gold Card within the first three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Terms apply.. Learn more here.
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 200,000 bonus Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on the card within the first three (3) months of being approved for card membership. Terms apply. Plus, enjoy select airport lounge access, statement credit opportunities galore, and more!
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