If you’re considering your next card application, two options from Chase may entice you. The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) are both popular rewards cards that come with their own suite of perks and key differences — like the fact that the Ink…

For about 80 miles between Portland and The Dalles, Oregon, the Columbia River snakes through the Cascade Mountains past rocky cliffs, towering spires and rushing waterfalls to form a spectacular river canyon. The Columbia River Gorge, which marks the border between Oregon and Washington, is claimed by both states as a natural wonder. It boasts…

Does your day start like this? You mobile-order an iced caramel macchiato, scroll your social feeds and maybe type an AI prompt to help you research a project for work. Italians living on the Calabria peninsula, the “toe” of the country’s “boot,” greet the day a bit differently. They tend a flock of sheep, make…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), an uber-popular premium travel credit card, saw a major refresh in June. This update ushered in numerous changes, including the addition of multiple statement credits, automatic elite status and an annual fee increase that typically accompanies these kinds of changes. The card now carries a $795 annual…

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After years of anticipation, American Airlines finally unveiled its all-new Flagship Suite business class in May. The airline is slowly rolling out the new fixtures aboard Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with a premium configuration. ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY Heralding a new era for the airline, the suites have closing doors and radically different finishes and styling…

While Citi offers many cards, only some provide access to the company’s valuable ThankYou Rewards program. Moreover, only cardmembers with select cards can access all the Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners and transfer to these partners at the best rates. Whether you’re applying for your first credit card or are a seasoned pro looking for…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) are two of our all-time favorite travel rewards credit cards. Both cards are great for those looking to earn valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points, but that’s where the overlap ends. The Sapphire Preferred is a popular mid-tier…

When people think of point redemptions, they usually picture lie-flat seats to Europe or luxury resorts with views straight out of a travel magazine. And sure, those redemptions are incredible when they make sense. But the more I use points, the more I realize that sometimes the best point redemptions are the ones that simply…

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card provides great value to occasional travelers who want to maximize the miles they earn. This card features a $95 annual fee and earns at least 2 miles per dollar on all purchases. Its flashier sibling, the $395-annual-fee Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, offers an enhanced travel…