Credit Card Strategy,Beginners
A Beginner’s Credit Card Plan: How to Plan Your First Year Earning Points and Miles
November 29, 2023
Earning points and miles can seem like an uphill struggle.
Best Ways to Book Delta Flights with American Express Membership Rewards
May 17, 2023
American Express Membership Rewards points are not only one of the most valuable credit-card currencies, they’re also quite easy to earn. The points are especially useful if you’re a Delta Air Lines flyer.
Membership Rewards is a transfer partner of the Delta SkyMiles program as well as several airline loyalty programs whose miles can be used to book Delta-operated flights for fewer miles than what the SkyMiles program would charge.
How to Get a Platinum Card from American Express for Free
May 12, 2023
For the avid traveler, American Express Platinum Card® could quickly become a favorite. With a range of travel-related credits, Hilton and Marriott Bonvoy elite status (enrollment required), and access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection (for eligible card members), the card could make your jet-setting dreams a reality.
If all that wasn’t enough, there’s even a way to avoid the hefty annual fee of $895 (see rates and fees), making the card free to hold.
Where to Redeem Hilton Free Nights
December 21, 2022
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Regardless of where you’re traveling, hotel bookings always make for a large expense on any trip.
Your Guide to The Platinum Card from American Express
November 23, 2021
If you’re looking for a solid, do it all travel card, then American Express Platinum Card® should be on your radar. This one card brings you great airport lounge access, hotel status, and more.
Let’s keep it short, because there’s a lot to get into with this great card and we’re going to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the Platinum Card®.
The Basics of The Platinum Card from American Express
Before we dive deep into the perks of the Platinum Card®, we need to go over all the basics.
The Capital One Combo: One Of The Best Tools For Earning Miles
November 18, 2021
I’ve been a huge fan of card combinations that can really sweep you off your feet at the ability to rapidly earn tons of points without chasing a bonus. Combos like the Citi Premier® Card (Note from the editor: Citi Premier® Card is no longer available to new applicants) and the Citi® Double Cash Card, or the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Chase Freedom Unlimited®.
For the past few years, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Freedom Unlimited® has been my absolute go to combo.
Best Credit Cards to Buy Flights
October 12, 2021
As awesome as using points and miles are to book flights, sometimes you have to pay cash for your flights. Whether you found a great deal on airfare, or there just isn’t award availability and you’re absolutely itching to take a trip, sometimes paying for flights just works better. When you’re looking to buy a flight, you should be using the best credit card to buy a flight.
Even when you are booking an award flight, there are inevitable taxes and fees that you just can’t avoid.
But that’s easier said than done.
Team Article: 3 Credit Cards We’ll Never Close
September 15, 2021
With a wallet full of credit cards, it's best practice to commonly assess your credit card portfolio to ensure that the benefits you receive from the cards outweigh the annual fees that you pay. If not, it's time to close that card or cards in most cases.
Greece 2021 Trip Report – Part 1
July 16, 2021
A trip to Greece has been on my to do list for a long time, but, I must admit, I was a bit put off by pictures of crowded beaches and tourist overrun islands. But when I learned that Greece is one of the first European countries to open to U.S.
LifeMiles Sweetspot: One-way to Europe in Business Class for 35,000 Miles
July 7, 2021
Avianca’s frequent flyer program, LifeMiles, is a program many people love to hate. Yes, there is a somewhat quirky web interface, hard to reach customer service and often the program doesn’t show the same award space as other Star Alliance partners.