Last month, Citi ThankYou Rewards announced that it would be devaluing its hotel transfer partner, I Prefer Hotel Rewards, starting April 19. Instead of transferring points at a ratio of 1:4* — so for every 1,000 ThankYou Rewards points transferred, you get 4,000 I Prefer Hotel Rewards points — you’ll get a ratio of 1:2….

While I try very hard to avoid red-eye flights, which just make the next day so painful, I recently found myself needing to take an unplanned red-eye flight from Hawaii back to the mainland when severe incoming storms cut my family’s trip short. That was all going to be bad enough, but landing at 6…

Chase’s array of personal credit card products ranges from the ultrapremium Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) to no-annual-fee cash-back cards. With so many options, picking the right card can be difficult if you aren’t sure what you want. Thanks to Chase’s 5/24 rule, which means you might automatically be rejected for most Chase…

It’s been quite a year already in the world of travel, as the war in Iran and other global conflicts have forced airspace to close across the Middle East and sent jet fuel prices (and airline ticket prices) surging. There was also a brief outbreak of cartel violence in Mexico that scrambled vacation plans for…

One of the most common questions we get in emails from TPG readers is, “Can you help me book using my miles?” Unfortunately, the answer is no because we just don’t have the resources to actually book trips for readers. (It’s a lot of work!) Instead, we usually refer people to companies that can better…

American Express Business Gold Card overview The American Express® Business Gold Card is an excellent choice for business owners looking to maximize their earnings with a single card. This card features elevated bonus categories that automatically reflect your highest spending categories each billing cycle, and it earns transferable Membership Rewards points. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card…

A once-in-a-century total solar eclipse will sweep across 10 countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East on Aug. 2, 2027. Already being hailed as the “Eclipse of the Century,” next year’s eclipse is especially notable for what’s being touted as an exceptionally long duration, offering up to six minutes and 23 seconds of…

When I think about the travel benefits from my rewards cards, one favorite stands out: the Capital One Travel credit. If you aren’t familiar, it’s a $300 travel credit included on the premium Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Business card each cardholder year. Both of these cards…

If Chicago is home to the airline industry’s testiest turf war, this major East Coast hub is shaping up to be the main arena in America’s airport lounge battle. This past week, American Express announced Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will soon become the second location for its bougie, food-focused “Sidecar” lounge concept in 2027….

An annual free night certificate is one of the best perks frequently offered by hotel credit cards. This anniversary night can often justify the card’s annual fee before you even consider any of the card’s other perks. As such, I typically don’t hesitate to open a new hotel credit card that offers an annual award…