Category: Articles
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Pet-Friendly Vacation: Book Kimpton Hotels with IHG Points
Using the IHG card to bring your fur babies with you Why Kimpton Hotels Are the Ultimate Pet-Friendly Stay If you’re a pet parent who refuses to leave your furry companion behind when you travel, you’re in for a treat—literally and figuratively—with Kimpton Hotels. Known for their bold design, personal touches, and warm hospitality, Kimpton…
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Chase-Big Changes are here
The bonus is HUGE but is it worth it?? Chase gave the Sapphire Reserve its biggest update since 2016, rolling out changes on June 23, 2025 . New applicants and existing cardholders (at their next renewal, post‑October 26, 2025) will see these changes. It’s important to review everything to make sure this card it (still) for you. Key Changes at…
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Cash Back with no Annual Fee
Chose the CapitalOne Quicksilver card While we have not covered cash back cards often on the podcast (we focus on miles and points, so why would we?), they can be an excellent choice if you are looking for a 0% promotion for a large upcoming purchase. One of the best offers right now is with…
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Southwest Airlines’ New Baggage Policy
Change is on the horizon Southwest Airlines is set to implement significant changes to its baggage policy, marking a departure from its long-standing “Bags Fly Free” tradition. Effective May 28, 2025, the airline will begin charging for checked luggage on most flights, Starting May 28, 2025, the new baggage policy will be as follows: While the…
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The Real ID is here
Do you need to scramble to the DMV? Maybe not May 7 has finally arrived. Beginning today, you will need a Real ID compliant driver’s license. (By now, you know what it is so I won’t bore you with the details). It is needed to pass through security when flying within the United States. In…
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Marriott Card worth the fee
The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card deserves a spot in your wallet We have covered this $95 card often on the podcast, so now is the time to open the card if you haven’t already. This card is a keeper because it offers a 35,000 point free night certificate (FNC) each year after renewal. It also…
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Easy Steps to Redeem Hotel Points for Free Nights
Make the most of your flexible points You’ve signed up, earned the bonus and have a stash of points. Now how do you turn those points into a free hotel night? It’s one of the easiest ways to redeem for travel. I’ll help you with this generalized overview. The biggest mistake here is using a…
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Efficient Travel Hacks: Harnessing Positioning Flights for Cost-Effective Trips
How to save miles and cash We talked about it on the podcast, but I’ll try to break it down even more. A positioning flight is used to get you from the closest airport to your home base, to the main airport that offers you the lowest mileage to your destination. Let’s say you want…
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Unlock Travel Opportunities with United MileagePlus Cards
Travel on United, Lufthansa, SwissAir and more! The suite of United MileagePlus Cards offer several benefits, which can vary depending on the specific version of the card you have (e.g., the United MileagePlus Explorer Card, United MileagePlus Club Card, etc.). If you don’t live near a United hub city, then you might overlook this card.…
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Is the American Express Platinum Card $695 Annual Fee Worth It? Find Out!
A high end card packed with benefits Everyone knows this card. It has clout, cache, swagger. It’s made of metal. Clunk it down on the counter and watch the clerk stare at it. Then lift it up and comment on how heavy it is. But is it worth its weight in fees? Let’s break it…