When you’re considering a new credit card, you’ll want to factor in the value of its welcome bonus. That’s because many welcome offers provide a sizable chunk of a card’s first-year value. Most credit cards will occasionally offer elevated bonuses for new cardholders, which means the number of points you collect upfront will vary. With…

Charles and Linda Stricker made four common but disastrous travel insurance mistakes before, during and after their last vacation. Those easily avoidable errors put nearly $3,000 of the couple’s cash in peril. The Strickers’ problems began when they purchased a comprehensive travel insurance policy but neglected to read it. That oversight caused a cascade of…

Nick Ewen: Hey, everyone! Nick Ewen, senior editorial director here at The Points Guy, and really excited to talk about one of my favorite card products that just underwent a major refresh. This is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), one of the 20-plus cards that I currently carry in my wallet, and…