TPG Brian Kelly is a Bilt advisor and investor. Most known for rewarding members on rent payments, Bilt Rewards is now offering homebuyers the opportunity to earn Bilt Points on new home purchases. These Bilt points can then be redeemed to book travel with airlines and hotels, purchase home decor, pay for fitness classes and…

The holiday season is officially upon us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones. Each year, we curate some of our top picks for the jet setters and road warriors on your list. This year’s guide includes 25 of our top picks for travel tech, luggage, gear and…

Savvy shoppers and fans of cash back, rejoice! Rakuten — a shopping portal that offers varying amounts of cash back across tons of retailers, both online and in person — is currently bursting with killer deals. If you’re new to Rakuten, use this referral link to sign up — you’ll get a $40 bonus when…

If you’re someone who orders pretty much everything from Amazon, you may consider joining the ranks of TPGers who have and love the Prime Visa. The Prime Visa is Amazon’s flagship credit card from Chase that is beloved by TPG staffers and readers alike thanks to its unmatched cash-back earnings on Amazon purchases. The Prime…

There’s “Muppet Mayhem” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The crowd erupted in cheers when Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro took the stage at this summer’s D23, the Ultimate Disney Fan Event, to announce a new land themed to Disney and Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” was coming to Hollywood Studios. As soon as the cheers subsided, however, the…

At TPG, we’re all about teaching you how to maximize your savings and points-earning at all times, including while shopping. And Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, is quickly approaching. Here are some tips to make the most of your purchases this holiday season and beyond. Use an online shopping portal CASHBACKMONITOR.COM…

Editor’s Note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Although the holiday season can be joyous, it can also bring financial strain and stress for some as budgets get stretched thanks to holiday shopping. Luckily, the TPG team can help you maximize your credit card rewards and avoid debt this…

If you’re feeling peckish on your next United Airlines flight, the carrier has some good news. United is rolling out a new and faster way to pay for onboard dining items: single-tap payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone. The airline first communicated the news in an internal memo to flight attendants and then confirmed…

Luxury lines aren’t the only ones offering all-inclusive cruise packages these days. Mainstream and upscale cruise lines, which traditionally have offered a basic fare and then charged passengers a la carte for onboard expenses, have begun to provide more inclusive fare add-ons. Cruisers are buzzing about these new options that allow them to pay upfront…

One of the best ways to earn extra rewards is through online shopping portals such as Rakuten. By starting there (instead of a specific merchant’s website), you can make your online shopping trips even more lucrative. If you’re not a member yet, you can get a $10 welcome bonus when you join now and make…