When I first started out with rewards credit cards, I quickly noticed some cards got all the attention. I’m looking at you, Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and, of course, The Platinum Card® from American Express. Their popularity is understandable, as these cards come with…

Whether you’re traveling with a large group or want a spacious kitchen where you can cook for your family, there are many reasons to choose a vacation rental over a traditional hotel room. As of this week, Chase cardholders have a new reason to stay in a vacation rental: the ability to earn or redeem…

The next generation of the award-winning The Room business class will soon be flying on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Japanese mega-carrier All Nippon Airways announced Tuesday that it would bring its highly acclaimed The Room business-class product to its growing fleet of 35 Dreamliners. (ANA has 27 additional 787s on order.) ANA The news was…

JetBlue will cut its route map and park planes in a larger effort to reduce expenses as economic uncertainty takes a toll on its balance sheet. Joanna Geraghty, CEO of JetBlue, informed staff of the cuts in a memo Tuesday viewed by TPG. She outlined a number of efforts “to rein in spending and preserve…

Looking to stock up on Marriott Bonvoy points? Folks with Chase Ultimate Rewards points can score a 65% bonus when transferring points right now. But you need to act fast: The 65% bonus on transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy only lasts through June 30. If you miss the June 30 deadline for…

This summer, we anticipated changes coming to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Chase’s premium travel rewards card. Now, the details are official. Our credit card predictions for 2025 considered the Sapphire Reserve a potential candidate for an overhaul, especially since the card’s perks hadn’t been updated since 2021. The Sapphire Reserve will soon charge the highest…

If I’m honest, Centurion Lounge access is the primary reason I’ve kept The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and my husband has kept The Platinum Card® from American Express. We frequently fly through airports with Centurion Lounges and enjoy stopping in for a drink and meal before departure, or getting work done for a…

After months of speculation, we now know what the long-rumored changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® will look like. As of June 23, the card is getting a full overhaul, complete with a slew of new statement credits, some changes to the earning and redemption rates and, unfortunately, a significantly higher annual fee. Whenever an…

Rumors have been circulating, and now we have confirmation. Chase has finally provided a competitor to business credit card heavyweights like the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. The all-new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, which will launch June 23, 2025, seeks to redefine the business credit card…

I used to think “home” was a dirty word. Out there — on the road — was where life happened, full of exciting adventures, fascinating people, and endless possibilities. No dreary commutes, 30-minute lunch breaks, mind-numbing meetings, or endless lists of to-dos squeezed into a rushed weekend. Why would anyone want to be home, the…