Guide to earning another American Airlines welcome bonus

Each credit card issuer has its own set of restrictions it uses to guide approvals and determine welcome offer eligibility. Criteria include the number of cards you can apply for, the timing of your applications and how often you can earn a welcome bonus on the same card. With American Airlines offering substantial welcome offers…

Amex EveryDay vs. Citi Strata: Earn points for no annual fee

The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express (no longer available) is a no-annual-fee alternative to some of Amex’s other powerhouse products. Like Amex’s more premium cards, it earns transferable American Express Membership Rewards points and offers category and transaction bonuses. The information for the Amex EveryDay card has been collected independently by The Points…

Donate for the chance to win 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points

Winning the trip of a lifetime would be pretty thrilling, but we think giving back to worthy causes is even more exciting. Luckily, you can do both when you donate to the Make-A-Wish foundation through TPG’s Prizeo campaign. One lucky grand prize winner will receive 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points and a private planning…

Best ways to use Amex Membership Rewards points

It’s no secret that American Express Membership Rewards points are one of our favorite credit card reward currencies. TPG’s August 2025 valuations value Membership Rewards points at 2 cents per point. However, leveraging the right transfer partners makes it easy to get even more value out of your points. And with American Express having 17…

Singapore KrisFlyer to raise award rates, add dynamic pricing

Singapore KrisFlyer is the latest airline loyalty program to devalue. Effective Nov. 1, the program will soon increase award rates for its own flights, partner flights and cabin upgrades. The airline also announced that it’s rolling out a new type of award ticket called “Access” on this date. Access awards will let members book seats…

Is the Southwest Premier Business worth the annual fee?

Small business owners who regularly fly Southwest might consider applying for one of the airline’s two business cards. If this sounds like you, now might be a good time to get the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees). This card features a solid welcome bonus and decent perks for Southwest…

I broke a points rule and still got a good award deal to Europe

I’m all for getting a good deal when I redeem my hard-earned points and miles. Once it’s finally time to burn my rewards, I’m mindful of TPG’s valuations and redemption advice to ensure I’m getting the best value. But I can’t always follow every rule. When I booked a trip to Europe that required booking…

How I saved over $6,500 using credit card rewards for a family vacation to Italy

My parents are not big travelers. It’s not necessarily that they don’t want to travel; it’s just that they have always equated traveling — particularly flying outside of the U.S. — with being too far outside their financial means. But as descendants of Italy, they’ve always had that country on their bucket list. So, after…

The coolest hotels for leaf peeping, from Central Park to the Rocky Mountains

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here. In the fall, few things are more magical than a scenic drive down a tree-lined road awash in color. From deep reds to sunset-like oranges and vibrant yellows, autumn brings so much color into our lives, along with crisp air, light…