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Having 100,000 Bilt Rewards points is nothing to scoff at. We currently value Bilt points at 1.8 cents per point, making 100,000 worth a heaping $1,800. What makes them so valuable is that Bilt has built a long list of…

Loyalty programs are vital to keeping customers coming back to a business. In a 2022 McKinsey survey,¹ 59% of respondents said they were more likely to choose a brand over its competitors after joining its loyalty program. While important, these…

Credit card enthusiasts often focus on redeeming for the most “Instagrammable” moments or fret over not getting a Mount Everest level of value for their rewards. But it doesn’t have to be that way. For me, the point of redeeming…

The term “timeshare presentations” can evoke a feeling of dread. When you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to do is sit in a cheesy, high-pressure sales room for up to 2 hours. But I’ve found value in these…

Capital One miles are an excellent currency for consumers who enjoy traveling. And if you’re looking to earn a ton of miles in a short amount of time, Capital One may be a great issuer to lean into. This valuable…

After having over 100 credit cards, millions of points and miles, and thousands of dollars in cash-back, I find myself exhausted trying to figure out each little strategy to earn even more credit card rewards. This hobby can be taxing,…

Packing for a 3-week European trip in 7 cities isn’t for the faint of heart. However, the thing I forgot wasn’t physical. I’m a huge sports fan, specifically water polo. Missing the Olympics wasn’t an option while I was traveling,…

Robinhood, an investing platform for stocks and ETFs, came into the public eye during the depths of the pandemic. As Americans were flushed with stimulus cash and ample free time, millions of newbies entered the stock market as new retail…

After Taylor Swift’s tour went international, Swiftie tourism surged even further, driven by significantly cheaper concert tickets outside the U.S. But as passionate as Swifties have been, thousands are now devastated as 3 show dates in Vienna, Austria, are canceled…

One of the first issues to arise when traveling internationally is phone connectivity. As someone who works remotely and travels frequently, I’m regularly looking for the most cost-efficient and seamless phone connection. As I started traveling more, I discovered eSIMS,…

BMO Harris relaunched the BMO Harris Bank Premium Rewards Mastercard^® with new spending categories and rewards for cardholders. With a low $95 annual fee, the card could be valuable to the right consumer. The card earns BMO Harris Rewards, which…

I’m in the middle of a 3-week adventure backpacking through Europe. Since I’m traveling alone and want to save on expenses, I’m staying in hostels for the majority of the trip. Typically, there are few ways to redeem points and…

The Bilt World Elite Mastercard^® Credit Card launched in June 2021. Its hook is that renters can pay their landlords using a credit card without any pesky fees and earn rewards along the way. Since then, the card has become widely…

Applying for new credit cards has become a regular habit of mine to chase down new welcome bonus offers, but there comes the 1-year mark where I’ll reevaluate the value of each of my cards. Case in point: I applied…

The Crowdstrike software update meltdown on Friday continues to have a stronghold on Delta Air Lines on Monday. The airline has been communicating with customers via its app and X account to give up-to-date information, but it hasn’t stopped travel…

Airlines, banks, and hospitals, among other sectors, have been directly impacted by a gone-wrong software update from Crowdstrike. The managed security service provider has confirmed this is not a cyberattack or a hack of any kind, but this update gone…

Credit cards aren’t just a financial instrument for me, they’ve become a passion. They’ve enabled me to navigate the world of personal finance by getting into the weeds from the start. I grew my credit score to over 800, earned…

Ticket prices for flights have been descending throughout 2024. Prices have been down 6% year to date, nearly 10% since pre-pandemic, and remain on par with prices from June 2009, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Scott…

Uber made a significant announcement Tuesday. Customers can now earn miles with Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM Group, when traveling in France and the Netherlands and using Uber to get around. This comes in perfect time for…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Right now, there are 2 IHG Credit Cards with new, elevated welcome bonus offers through which you can earn significant rewards after completing modest spending requirements. The IHG One…

Update:The offer mentioned below for the Ink Business Preferred^® Credit Card has expired and is no longer available. I’ve been on the hunt for a new credit card for some time. I’ve had heaps of cards since I turned 18,…