The American Express® Gold Card comes with plenty of perks, including 4 points per dollar spent on dining and purchases at U.S. supermarkets. Earning bonus points on dining and U.S. supermarkets is capped at $50,000 annually and $25,000 annually (respectively), and you receive 1 point per dollar spent after reaching those caps. You’ll also receive…

I get asked some version of the same question all the time: what’s the best travel credit card to actually keep in your wallet? For me, the answer has changed over time. As my travel habits have evolved, so has the mix of cards I rely on. Some are great for earning points quickly, others…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is widely considered one of the best travel credit cards. It earns valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points and provides useful statement credits that can elevate your travel and lifestyle. Right now, the Sapphire Reserve features a stellar 150,000-point welcome bonus after spending $6,000 on purchases in the…

Here at TPG, we have staffers who interact with the World of Hyatt program in many different ways. But despite us having different opinions and takes on the upcoming World of Hyatt changes, in speaking with seven other staffers, I discovered we mostly agreed on three points: World of Hyatt will remain one of the…

We’ve all heard the myths about booking on a Tuesday at midnight or deleting the “cookies” from your browser to score lower prices. But those old legends are simply not true. How about booking right when the airline or hotel schedule opens to save money? Also, not generally true. That’s a hard lesson I’ve had…