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The Basics of Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy has the highest number of guest rooms of any hotel portfolio globally—more than 1.5 million rooms across 141 countries. That means the chances you’ve stayed at one of the 30 different…

Credit Cards With Travel Protections

All information about the American Express® Green Card has been collected independently by 10xTravel. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst—with the right credit card in your wallet, you can do…

Citi Strata Premier℠ vs Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Whether you’re just getting started earning points and miles or are looking for opportunities to earn more flexible currency, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card are…

The Hidden Value in Hotel Credit Cards: Annual Free Night Awards

All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue. All information about the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Credit Card has been collected…

Introduction to Credit Card Reward Programs for Travelers

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…

5 Ways to Offset the American Express Gold Card Annual Fee

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

All information about the American Express® Green Card and the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue. It’s easy to get caught up with premium travel…

How to Book Cheap Domestic Awards – Oneworld Alliance

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,…

Get the Most Out of Your American Express Platinum Card

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…

Issuing Banks’ Rules for Approvals and New Bonuses

All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, American Express® Green Card, Amex EveryDay® Card and Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card has been collected independently by…

Why You Should Always Choose Credit Over Debit

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…

Hilton Cards Comparison: Which Card Is Right for You?

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…

A Deepdive Into Citi ThankYou Points

The Citi ThankYou® Rewards program allows eligible bank or credit card customers to earn ThankYou Points—a flexible rewards currency—on purchases made with certain Citi credit cards. Although the…

Best Practices for Searching Oneworld Availability

If you’ve ever been frustrated trying to figure out the best ways to search for awards on Oneworld airlines, keep reading for some guidance and tips. We’ll address approaches to make searching easier…

Anatomy of an Award: Trip to Merida and Playa del Carmen, Mexico

All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by 10xTravel. I love planning and taking complex trips using points and miles to fly in…

Credit Cards with Rental Car Protection

Car rental protection offered by rental companies can cost $15 to $30 a day—in 10 days, that could be as much as whopping $300. Alternatively, a credit card with rental insurance will offer the same…

U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card Review

While U.S. Bank is often overlooked as a credit card issuer, there are some U.S. Bank cards out there that offer stellar rewards in specific bonus categories. In particular, the U.S. Bank Altitude®…

U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card Review

There are two basic types of credit card rewards users: those who want to earn passively without giving much thought to spending categories and those who want to juggle several credit cards to get…

U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Credit Card Review

The U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card, while a solid option for some, doesn’t have much to offer overall. Its only notable benefit is cell phone insurance worth up to $600 per claim.  Still, let’s…

Annual Fee Credit Cards: When Are They Worth it?

Paying a recurring annual fee to just be able to use your card sounds like a bad deal. Indeed, for many people, annual fee credit cards don’t even come into consideration. However, in many cases,…

U.S. Bank Business Leverage® Visa Signature® Card Review

When it comes to choosing the right credit card for your small business, it’s important to choose a card that’s going to reward you in the categories that your business spends the most in. For…

How to Avoid Paying Card Fees When Traveling Internationally

The romance of travel can die quickly when you see your credit card statement. Few of us enjoy being charged to use our own money and when it comes to foreign transaction fees, it’s no different.…

Capital One Credit Card Throwdown: SavorOne Rewards for Students vs. Quicksilver Rewards for Students

Capital One has made an effort to appeal to the younger generation with marketing efforts such as branded cafes where Capital One cardholders receive special discounts, as well as exclusive access to…

CLEAR Plus, TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Nexus: The Complete Guide

All information about the American Express Green Card has been collected independently by MileValue. For any frequent flyer, waiting in long security processing lines can start to get old.

Earn 40+ Free Nights at Hilton Hotels With Two Cards

All information about the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card has been collected independently by MileValue. Hilton Honors is currently offering three co-branded personal credit cards, all of…