Happy New Year! As we close out the year and look to the next, many of us are making resolutions to be better in the new year. And what’s better than being rewarded for keeping those resolutions? With the right credit card, you can save money and earn valuable rewards as you practice your resolutions…

You may have just finished earning elite status during the 2025 qualification year. Alternatively, if you’re pursuing status with a program that doesn’t use a calendar year as its qualification period, such as American Airlines AAdvantage, you may still have months to earn your desired elite status. As the year comes to a close, it’s…

JetBlue is ending its loyalty partnership with Japan Airlines, bringing an end to TrueBlue award redemptions on flights operated by the Japanese carrier. The airlines confirmed that March 31, 2026, will be the final day to book Japan Airlines flights using JetBlue TrueBlue points. After that date, award redemptions on JAL will no longer be…

If you’re not booking through hotel loyalty programs, you’re missing out on great deals and leaving money on the table. These programs offer free upgrades, complimentary breakfast, access to exclusive lounges and even free nights once you accumulate enough points. Now the question is, which hotel program suits you best? For the 2024 TPG Awards,…

Chase Ultimate Rewards points are one of the most valuable rewards currencies out there, in part because you can transfer them to a variety of hotel and airline partner programs, including JetBlue TrueBlue. Transferring points to partners can often unlock great award deals and help you maximize the value of your points. Read on to…

It’s easy to think of points and miles as a variant of Monopoly money. They can be easy to throw around and spend nonchalantly. To other people, though, travel rewards can be easy to hoard. They are a form of currency, after all, and we can become as tight-fisted with our reservoir of points as…

Before adding the American Express Platinum Card® to my wallet, I analyzed my current credit card setup. The Amex Platinum’s $895 annual fee (see rates and fees) was more than enough to prompt a review of my current strategy. At the time, I had only one card in my wallet with an annual fee exceeding…

When you sail on a Disney cruise, everyone gets access to included food, good service and great entertainment. But there’s a class of cabins that gives guests a bit of extra pixie dust: Disney Cruise Line concierge level. Disney Cruise Line sits toward the pricier end of the cruising spectrum, even in the most basic…

With the sun setting on 2025, we’ve been musing on what new and exciting changes for credit cards, points and miles may arrive in 2026. The past year featured enough product launches, card refreshes and program changes to make our heads spin, so we’re eager to see if that momentum continues into the new year….

Some folks are already working on their New Year’s resolutions, perhaps setting goals related to wellbeing, health or finances. Meanwhile, others are likely using the last bits of 2025 to start scheming on where to take their first trip of 2026. For the types who can’t resist planning their next vacation (even when they’re currently…