My wallet has come a long way. I’ve always believed that credit cards are a gateway to smart spending, eventually leading to top-tier rewards. But when I was just getting started, I couldn’t simply apply for a premium card like The Platinum Card® from American Express. I needed to start with an option better suited…

Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a “free” award stay at one of the program’s many properties around the world, it can also sometimes make sense to transfer Marriott points to airline programs. This article will explore the various ways to use Marriott points,…

The no-annual-fee Citi Strata℠ Card (see rates and fees) offers compelling earning rates for everyday purchases and is a good entry point into the Citi ThankYou Rewards ecosystem. Let’s look at what the Citi Strata has to offer to help you decide whether you’ll benefit from having it in your wallet. Key benefits of the…

Hyatt Regency is gearing up for fall travel with a new offering that’s as sweet as pumpkin pie. We’re talking as good as earning up to 20,000 World of Hyatt bonus points when booking via the World of Hyatt app. World of Hyatt members can register for the promotion by looking for available offers in…

I get it. Life is a constant whirlwind with a billion things to do at home, at work and in our communities. If it feels like there’s never enough time to get it all done, you’re not alone. But let me share some words of wisdom: Pick something else on your to-do list to skimp…

I thought I was being strategic by collecting and sitting on Marriott Bonvoy points. Three years and 800,000-plus points later, my plans for the “perfect” epic redemption failed to occur. Despite considering myself an advanced points and miles enthusiast, this was a learning moment for me: Hoarding my rewards has depreciated their value. Sudden changes,…