There’s nothing more certain in life than death and taxes. It hurts to see how much you could have made before taxes are taken out, especially compared to how much […]
From New Cards to Closing Accounts: How Your Credit Score Really Works
Understanding your credit score can be a confusing and often misunderstood topic. Compounding this confusion is the fact that you don’t have just one credit score, you actually have a […]
Want to Cancel a Credit Card? Ask Yourself These Questions
At this point, it’s only a matter of time before your favorite travel rewards credit card undergoes … enhancements. What do I mean by that? In most cases, it means […]
Can You Upgrade with Miles After Buying a Cheap Flight?
Travelers and readers ask us all the time: Can I upgrade the cheap flight I bought with miles? It’s a nice thought: Who wouldn’t want to buy a cheaper fare, […]
The Basics of Booking First & Business Class with Miles
Dreaming of scoring a fancy seat up front for a big trip abroad? Of course, a big stash of points and miles can help – but even all the points […]
4 Credit Card Myths You Should Stop Believing
Credit cards and personal finance can be confusing. And it doesn’t help that misinformation tends to spread like wildfire. Let’s be clear: Credit cards are serious business. Whether you’re trying […]
Quit Charging Everything to Your Favorite Airline’s Credit Card
Airline credit cards like the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, the United℠ Explorer Card, or even the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® are a go-to for […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Credit Cards, Points & Miles
Getting started in the world of points and miles can often be confusing, if not overwhelming. We get it. Airlines and their award pricing systems are frustrating. How many miles […]
Why You Need to Diversify Your Points & Miles Earnings in 2024
Points and miles are a lot like currencies around the world. Just as $100,000 U.S. dollars aren’t equal to 100,000 Japanese yen, 100,000 Delta SkyMiles are not equal to 100,000 […]
Points Principles: Can I Transfer Airline Miles to Someone Else?
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Points Principles series, an ongoing series dedicated to explaining the basics behind the confusing world of frequent flyer miles and travel rewards points. Follow along […]
Points Principles: What Points and Miles Should I Earn?
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Points Principles series, an ongoing series dedicated to explaining the basics behind the confusing world of frequent flyer miles and travel rewards points. Follow along […]
Points Principles: Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Authorized Users
Authorized users occupy a quirky, confusing space in the world of credit cards. Adding an authorized user to your credit card means that person will get their own physical card, […]