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What’s The Big Deal About Metal Credit Cards?
I just don’t get the metal credit card trend. Maybe it’s because I’m not out to impress anyone with the credit card I’m using. For me, credit cards are a…
View from the Wing
Coupon Book Fatigue Is Real—How to Make Sapphire Reserve And Amex Platinum Not Feel Like Work
Premium cards have turned into coupon books, and the fatigue is real—especially when you’re doing math and chasing tiny monthly credits to justify a huge annual fee. The trick is to treat Amex Platinum and Sapphire Reserve differently: cover the fee with credits you’d use anyway, value the lounge network...
TravelUpdate
Massive 175,000 Points Offer, But Who Qualifies & Who Doesn’t?
This card is offering a massive welcome bonus of 175,000, points but figuring out if you qualify for this bonus can be really confusing.
Eye of the Flyer
Delta Companion Certificate Holiday Strategy, Southwest Companion Pass Offer Expiring, and a Live Delta Flight Map
A Delta Companion Certificate strategies for holiday travel, a fascinating live map showing Delta flights currently in the air, and how credit cards can help you earn the valuable Southwest Companion Pass. Plus, a cruise story that took an unexpected turn when an emergency dentist visit became necessary in the...
Points With a Crew
4 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
If you are starting out in the world of credit card miles and points, and aren't sure which card you should get - here are 4 reasons it should be the Chase Sapphire Preferred
Miles To Memories
(Reminder) 5% Categories & Quick Activation Links For Q1 2026
Here are the 5% Categories For 2026's 1st Quarter with easy access activation links for every major card. Double check you are all set!
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New Citi Strata Elite Card — 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Year One
Citi new Strata Elite card delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.
Monkey Miles
Don’t forget to use your Amex credits
Several Amex cards have statement credits that need to be used each month, but also every 6 months. Here's a list to help you
PointsMath
Get up to 13 Hotel Elite Status with Mastercard
Mastercard have been offering several complimentary Hotel Elite Status based on the Mastercard Variant you hold. Several hotel chains are eligible, including popular ones such as IHG, SLH & Wyndham. Even if some of these hotel chains aren’t popular, Hotel Elite Status via Mastercard is a great way to maximise...
Frequent Miler
Current Amex Offers
This post is designed to show current Amex Offers. If you have any Amex cards, even authorized user cards, then you’re eligible to sign up for offers when you log into your Amex account. If you’re planning to shop or book travel, check this page to see if an Amex...
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Bilt Palladium’s Delivered 50,000 Points Up Front—Gold Secured Through Early 2028 And 4X Everyday Spend Strategy
Bilt’s new $795 Palladium card is already delivering in ways that matter: the 50,000-point bonus posts fast, Gold status locks in through early 2028, and with the right stacking strategy the card can generate 4X on everyday spend — turning routine purchases into outsized transfer value with partners like Alaska,...
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Citi Strata Elite℠ Credit Card Review (2026)
With the addition of American AAdvantage, ThankYou Points now rivals both Amex Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards in terms of its transfer partner portfolio. However, since the demise of the (greatly missed) Prestige card, Citibank had been curiously absent from the bougie world of ultra-premium travel cards. Last year,...
Miles To Memories
Bilt Promises to Refund Unexpected Foreign Transaction Fees
Bilt 2.0 cards launched in January promising "no foreign transaction fees", but cardholders report being charged extra fees.
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Are you eligible for a new Marriott card?
Marriott offers several credit cards from two issuers, some of which can be very attractive. You might be considering signing up for a new card, but if you’ve ever signed up for any other Marriott card, you might not qualify. Chances are very good that you are blisteringly baffled by...
Miles To Memories
No Sweat! How To Use The Surprisingly Versatile Atmos Rewards Summit Card’s 25K Companion Award
I go over how to use Atmos Rewards Summit Card's 25K companion award, which is surprisingly versatile and easy to redeem.