Step aside, American Express and Capital One — there’s a formidable player in the premium business card market: the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees). This card is the business counterpart of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), a longtime TPG staff favorite. With this card, Chase has firmly positioned…

While most loyalty programs do not offer a way to extend elite status beyond the current year, there’s a work-around available: By matching your expiring elite status to a competing loyalty program, you can potentially maintain your benefits by selecting different carriers. Numerous airline loyalty programs provide the opportunity to match elite benefits from other…

Southwest Airlines is changing the way its passengers fly. Starting Jan. 27, 2026, the airline will operate with assigned seating, allowing travelers to select their seats before departure. It’s a significant change for Southwest regulars used to open boarding, and it means certain seats will come at a premium. That’s where the Southwest Rapid Rewards®…

Welcome to the world of Bilt 2.0, where it turns out most of the rumors about the new card portfolio were true — and there’s a lot to celebrate for those who are more than ready to start earning points on their mortgage payments. Starting with the really good news: You will now be able…

We’ve been waiting years for two things: the ability to earn points on mortgage payments and the chance to earn a big welcome bonus on a Bilt credit card. Now, both are finally here. Bilt has launched three new credit cards: the Bilt Blue Card (see rates and fees), the Bilt Obsidian Card (see rates…

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…