The Hidden Value in Hotel Credit Cards: Annual Free Night Awards
November 6, 2024
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Co-branded hotel credit cards can play an important role in your wider points and miles strategy. Among their many perks, free night awards offer some of the greatest value to cardholders.
Introduction to Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers
October 30, 2024
The world of points and miles-funded travel can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. With such a wide range of travel rewards credit cards on the market, determining which one is best suited to your individual goals can be challenging. After all, nobody wants to miss out on the opportunity to snag first-class tickets across the world or an award stay at an overwater-bungalow in Maldives.
However, determining where to start in the points and miles hobby begins with understanding the basics.
5 Ways to Offset the American Express Gold Card Annual Fee
October 9, 2024
From lucrative bonus spending categories to significant statement credit perks, the American Express® Gold Card is a heavyweight when it comes to rewarding food lovers.
Underrated Credit Cards
October 2, 2024
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It’s easy to get caught up with premium travel credit cards.
How to Book Cheap Domestic Awards – Oneworld Alliance
September 18, 2024
Editor's note: In late October 2024, Finnair dramatically increased award prices for flights within the continental U.S. and Canada. Economy award rates increased from 11,000 Avios to 16,500 Avios, and first-class rates increased from 30,000 Avios to 40,000 Avios.
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Get the Most Out of Your American Express Platinum Card
September 4, 2024
The Platinum Card® from American Express (see rates & fees) comes with a not-so-small annual fee of $695. But it also comes with a litany of valuable benefits that can help you offset the annual fee.
However, many of these benefits are not automatic.
Best Ways to Book American Airlines Flights with Citi ThankYou Points
August 28, 2024
Editor's note: In late October 2024, Finnair dramatically increased award prices for flights within the continental U.S. and Canada. Economy award rates increased from 11,000 Avios to 16,500 Avios, and first-class rates increased from 30,000 Avios to 40,000 Avios. This article references the rates in effect when the article was written and published, but current rates are 16,500 Avios for economy and 40,000 Avios for first.
Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where our points and miles don’t align with flights we want to book.
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Issuing Banks’ Rules for Approvals and New Bonuses
August 21, 2024
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Why You Should Always Choose Credit Over Debit
August 14, 2024
For a long time, most purchases were made with either cash or checks. Credit cards were only used for larger purchases that needed to be paid off over months or years. However, in recent times, more and more people have begun using credit cards for all of their purchases, big or small. On the other hand, some people use their debit cards for everything.
Hilton Cards Comparison: Which Card Is Right for You?
August 7, 2024
All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue.
If you’ve traveled, you’ve probably stayed in a Hilton property.
With a portfolio of 24 brands spread across more than 7,600 properties in 126 countries, you’ll never be far from a Hilton.
And with some of the most luxury hotels on offer, having a co-branded Hilton credit card can unlock valuable perks, making award stays more frequent while earning you points on everyday spending.