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Knowing the best website to use when booking a flight can save you a bundle of money. And if you are a student, you might be inclined to seek out websites that offer special deals to young travelers. With so…

Chase Private Client is a program offered to select Chase clients who keep a substantial amount of money in Chase investment and banking accounts. It’s sort of like elite status at a bank instead of an airline. Here is what…

American Express’ The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels & Resorts may sound similar, but the benefits they offer are different. What they both do is offer perks that are only available to cardholders of select American Express credit cards when…

When you think of American Express, I bet the first (and maybe only) thing you think of are their credit cards. But did you know they also offer personal savings accounts? If you are like me, you had no idea…

Southwest started as a budget airline but has blossomed into a solid choice for both domestic and Caribbean travel. They offer a great frequent flyer program, a generous flight change and cancellation policy — and they don’t charge fees for checked…

These days, credit cards come with lots of bells and whistles like points-earning capabilities, lounge access, hotel elite status, and travel insurance coverage. Some of the lesser-known benefits of Chase cards are the protections that come complimentary for eligible purchases you…

Southwest is a favorite airline among many travelers because of its customer-friendly policies like free checked baggage, no change fees, and the Southwest Companion Pass. Its loyalty program, Southwest Rapid Rewards, is easy to use as well, making it a…

Do you need a credit limit increase on your American Express credit card, but aren’t sure how to get it? You’re in the right place. There are a few ways to get a credit limit increase, and some essential things…

Flights used to be much less entertaining. If you wanted to watch a movie, you had to hope there would be one playing during your flight at the time you wanted to watch it. If you wanted to listen to…

Booking.com is an online travel agency (OTA) that offers flights, car rentals, attractions, and airport taxis, but its strength is in booking multiple types of accommodations. In addition to traditional hotels, it offers access to book almost any type of…

Here at Upgraded Points, we talk a lot about credit card introductory bonus offers as a way to earn lots of points very quickly. They can be great — but an often overlooked strategy is how to continue earning bonus…

Southwest Rapid Rewards points are the currency you earn through the Southwest Airlines frequent flyer program. They can be used to purchase flights as well as hotel rooms, rental cars, and even gift cards (although the best value comes from…

Southwest Airlines offers lots of customer-friendly policies, including free checked baggage and the ability to change your flight with no fee. Plus, Southwest’s frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards, is straightforward and simple to use. However, one thing that can get…

Update: Chase Pay has been discontinued and Chase QuickPay is now known as Zelle. Chase Pay and Chase QuickPay sound pretty similar, don’t they? But these are totally separate services offered by Chase that have nothing to do with each…

It can happen to the best of us: you misplace your beloved Chase credit card! Or maybe it’s worn out from continued use (though the good news is you probably have tons of Ultimate Rewards points!). Either way, what should…

Travel is fun, right? But it can get expensive if you don’t know where and how to find the best deals. That’s where we can help. Getting a great deal on a hotel room can save you hundreds of dollars….

Canceling a flight is never fun. Most airlines charge hefty change fees and offer little-to-no refund for a canceled flight. Thankfully, Southwest (my favorite airline for domestic and Caribbean travel) doesn’t charge any change or cancellation fees! Yep, you read that…

If you are a frequent flyer of Southwest Airlines, you’ll want to know all the ways you can earn Rapid Rewards points. Earning points while doing something you have to do anyway is key to maximizing your earning potential. Did…

“I would love to use points for a flight, but I just don’t fly enough to earn the points I need.” Sound familiar? We hear this all the time from people who don’t travel enough to earn miles by flying…

Searching for a flight can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many factors: dates, times, price, fare class, airline, and more. Even when you know exactly when and where you want to fly, where should you look for the…

Need a credit limit increase on your Chase credit card, but not sure how to get it? You’re in the right place. There are a couple of ways to get a credit limit increase, and a few essential things to…