Credit Cards
Guide to Chase Ink Business Cash & Unlimited
Complete Guide to the Chase Ink cards -- how to apply, how to get multiples of them, and more!
The Complete Guide to the Chase Ritz Carlton® Card
The Chase Ritz Carlton® card flies under the radar [...]
Venture X Business Card Guide
The Capital One Venture X Business card was released [...]
Marriott Business vs. Marriott Boundless
With five total cards to choose from that [...]
How to Pay Bills Fee-Free With PayPal Bill Pay
PayPal Bill Pay provides a way to pay utilities, property taxes, and more without credit card fees. Learn more with this step-by-step guide.
Credit Cards with Calendar Year Credits
American Express still issues statement credits on a calendar year basis. Don't forget to use yours before December 31.
How to Open Business Credit Cards (even if you don’t have a business)
Business cards are an important part of your travel hacking strategy! Learn how to apply, even if you don't have a business.
Guide to Airport Lounge Access for Families
Find out what airport lounges are and what credit cards you should have so that your whole family can use a lounge on your next trip.
Hertz President’s Circle: Complete Benefits Guide
Cards like Capital One Venture X or the Platinum Card from American Express come with complimentary Hertz President's Circle. Use these tricks to make sure your status is recognized and you get to pick from the Ultimate Choice row!
Picking Your First Credit Card for Travel Points
Our guide to picking your first card for earning miles and points. Be on our your way to earning free travel!
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card: Premium Benefits
The Sapphire Reserve has a high annual fee, but it also comes with some great benefits and a high bonus that make it worth considering - read our guide to learn more.
Chase Ink Preferred® 100k Bonus: Complete Guide
The Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card just improved [...]
Capital One Venture X Guide: Benefits and Review
Find out all the benefits of the Capital One Venture X credit card, and why this is a great option for families who travel.
Complete Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards®
Learn how to earn more Ultimate Rewards points and how to get more value from them
10 Reasons You Should Have an IHG Rewards Cards
IHG Rewards offers 3 cards that will help you earn more free hotel nights! Low fees and great benefits make any of these cards worth having.
Best Credits Card With Extended Warranty Coverage
Extended warranty protection is an under appreciated card benefit. Read why you should be purchasing big items on a card with this benefit.
Chase Sapphire Preferred®: Complete Guide to Benefits & Points
Complete guide to my favorite miles and points card for beginners: Chase Sapphire Preferred®. How to apply, how to redeem your points, and more!
Complete Guide to TSA PreCheck & Global Entry (and how to get them FREE!)
Why every traveler should have TSA PreCheck or Global Entry and the best credit cards to get you this benefit for free.
Spring Clean Your Credit Cards: The Ultimate Guide {with free checklist!}
Are you ready to hit the refresh button on [...]
Guide to the Best Hotel Card Benefits
Hotel cards can be worth keeping for benefits like free night certificates and free nights on award stays. Find out more about our favorite hotel card perks.
5 Reasons You Should Take Our Free Points Course
Unlocking the Power of Points is the ultimate FREE course for those interested in beginning or learning more about travel points.
The Reconsideration Call
When a credit card issuer denies your application, you may be able to get it overturned by making a reconsideration call.
Guide to Combining Miles and Points With a Partner
Combining miles and points can be useful, but each card issuer and loyalty program has its own rules. Find out more about this strategy.
15 Ways to Meet Your Minimum Spend
You MUST meet the minimum spend requirement to earn your sign up bonus. Here's some ways to meet your minimum spend without spending more.
Earn More Points by Re-Earning Card Bonuses
Some banks allow you to earn a sign up bonus again, increasing your bonus opportunities! Learn how to find out if you're eligible.
How to Get Reimbursed For Lost or Delayed Baggage
What to do when an airline mishandles your luggage and how to ensure you get reimbursed for your lost or delayed bags.
Are Credit Card Annual Fees Worth It?
Are you avoiding opening travel cards because of annual fees? Find out when and why annual fees may be worth it.
Introduction to Travel Points
Wondering what travel points are and whether you should try it? Get the basics and find out whether travel points cards might be for you.
Will my credit score go down after opening a credit card?
Opening credit cards doesn't have to hurt your credit score. Follow these tips to keep your score high while opening cards for points.
8 Steps to Organize Your Travel Points
Make the most of travel points with these 8 steps to stay organized. See our tips for keeping track of points and cards and more.
The Chase 5/24 Rule
Understand the Chase 5/24 rule so you can make the most of travel points. What is it, why is it important, and how can you stay under it?
Dos and Don’ts of Travel Points
Find out what you should do - and what you shouldn't do - to make the most of travel points. Nine dos and nine don'ts to help you succeed.
Best 3 Credit Cards for Gas Purchases
With rising gas prices, it can help to at least [...]
Citi Premier Card: Guide
The Citi Premier has a standard bonus of 60,000 [...]
Best Credit Card Bonuses for Families with Low Expenses
Small budget? No problem. Some of the top credit card offers require large amounts of spending to get your bonus points. Here are my favorite options for families with monthly expenses of $500 a month or less.
Travel Savings from Holiday Spending
How to leverage your holiday spending to save on your next vacation. Quick tips for travel savings of at least $500 on your next vacation.