If the first week of 2026 is an indicator, this year is shaping up to be an exciting and definitely not-at-all boring ride when it comes to the realm of credit card rewards, loyalty programs and how you can maximize them. Since last year, Bilt Rewards has teased three upcoming card additions to its portfolio…

It’s a new global era at Alaska Airlines. Once a West Coast airline that flew (mostly) domestic routes on single-aisle planes, the Seattle-based carrier is quickly growing its network of long-haul international flights. And on Wednesday, Alaska christened the plane — and the all-new look — it will sport on its intercontinental routes. Inside a…

Like most things we spend money on, vacations to Walt Disney World continue to increase in price. A one-day ticket for the Magic Kingdom can cost as much as $209 (though purchasing multiday tickets or visiting during less-expensive periods does bring the per-day cost down significantly). But that doesn’t mean that there are no ways…

One of the most common complaints I hear about hotel points is that folks think they can only earn and redeem them at cookie-cutter hotels that are a part of large chains. In the past several years, however, many of the major hotel loyalty programs have started branching out with acquisitions of, or partnerships with,…

This year has been hectic, and between moving and traveling, I found myself relying on DoorDash, dining out and online grocery delivery far more than usual. At first, I felt a little guilty about how much I was spending for convenience. Then I remembered one of my favorite credit card strategies: using the Chase Sapphire…