It’s already been a long winter for much of the country. If you’re anything like us, you’ve been dreaming about warmer weather; perhaps it’s below freezing where you live, too (hello, Chicago and New York). If you’re planning a sunny escape or any other travel soon, TSA PreCheck is the No. 1 travel tool I…

Saks shoppers, start your engines! It’s time to use your American Express Platinum Card® credits. Earlier this week, Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While this doesn’t mean stores will be closing immediately, or that related perks will automatically disappear, it is a good time to take…

Chase offers two flagship premium cards, one personal and one business. Both the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) carry a whopping $795 annual fee and have various premium travel perks, useful statement credits and airport lounge access. Let’s compare these two cards and…

Bilt Cash is a new form of rewards that you can earn and redeem within the Bilt Rewards program. Bilt Cash replaces the former milestone rewards program, but it is a type of currency that you can earn alongside and in addition to Bilt Points. So, here’s what you need to know about Bilt Cash,…

To all Hyatt loyalists who love to ski: This one is for you. It’s not too late to get a solid points deal on a ski trip to Japan this year if you have World of Hyatt points to redeem. As our friends at Upgraded Points just discovered, there’s great availability at the ski-in, ski-out…

For months, United Airlines has been dropping breadcrumbs about “really big ideas” for the future of its MileagePlus program. The airline hasn’t offered any sneak peek about what’s in store, just that it expects to make a ton more money off of the program in the coming years. On Wednesday, the Chicago-based carrier announced it’s…