Frequent Uber or Lyft user? These are the best credit cards for you
Over the past few years, we’ve embraced ride-hailing services so fully that it’s hard to imagine a time when our only options to get around a new city were public…
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for September 2025
From bonus points on your next hotel stay to generous sales on airline miles, we’re always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem…
What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth?
According to TPG’s September 2025 valuations, American Express Membership Rewards points are worth 2 cents each. This is almost the same as Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards Points,…
Visa Infinite: Everything you need to know, from rental car perks to lounge access
Only a few U.S. cards carry “Visa Infinite” branding — including the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), the all-new Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card and the…
13 credit cards that can get you $1,000 or more in first-year value
As credit card annual fees continue to climb, it’s natural to start questioning how much value you’re getting from adding a new card to your wallet. This is especially true…
Secondary screening? TSA requiring some flyers to show IDs again at the gate
If you’ve had to pull out your ID at the airport gate for a security recheck, you’re not alone. In recent weeks, it appears the Transportation Security Administration has upped…
Is the Citi Strata Premier worth the annual fee?
The Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees) is Citi’s mid-tier travel card. The Strata Premier earns bonus points on everyday spending categories and unlocks full-value access to transfer…
The first Series by Marriott hotels are coming to the US — here’s why it’s good news
Over the last handful of years, major hotel companies have been launching new brands left and right in attempts to expand offerings for travelers. Earlier this year, we learned about…
How and why you might want to book a mileage run
In 2016, I earned 49,640 redeemable American Airlines AAdvantage miles and 23,820 elite qualifying miles on a single $804 round-trip mileage run to Johannesburg. This mileage run was key to…