United Explorer Card overview The United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees) isn’t your average airline credit card, as it’s packed with premium-like perks that you typically see from credit cards with a high annual fee. This card is a great option for those who don’t fly with United Airlines frequently but want to enjoy…

You should periodically review the credit cards you hold to gauge their value. Sometimes, cards you may have opened for specific benefits stop being useful. And other times, bonus categories can become less (or more) valuable if there’s a shift in your spending habits. If you’re paying an annual fee for a card you no…

The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) is Citi‘s newest premium travel rewards card. Launched in late July, it comes with a $595 annual fee, which puts it in the middle of its premium card competitors. With a strong welcome bonus, valuable earning potential and a suite of statement credits and lounge perks,…

I could blame it on motherhood or being in my forties, but the truth is that I’ve always been a bit forgetful and accident-prone. I once walked off an airplane with a single AirPod in my ear, while the other AirPod was tucked safely into its case in the seatback pocket (I got it back…

As soon as people find out that I work for The Points Guy, they almost always follow up with one question: “What’s the best credit card?” My answer is usually, “It depends” — because there truly is no one-size-fits-all credit card that’s best for everyone. Several factors go into determining the best credit card for…

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…

Aug. 11, 2025 • 4 min read You can bid on full hotel buyouts, couples trips and more as World of Hyatt celebrates Bunkhouse integration The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t…