Tues. Nov. 5 is fast approaching — it’s time to get out and vote in the 2024 presidential election. Although it’s always important to vote and have your voice be heard, this year’s presidential election feels far more pressing than usual, with the fate of reproductive rights, immigration, education and the economy hanging in the…

TPG readers and staff members are huge fans of the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program — even those on the East Coast who never actually fly with the carrier. Even though we’ve seen devaluations of Mileage Plan miles in previous years, there are still sweet spots within the program’s Oneworld and nonalliance partners. You can…

Casino loyalty programs offer a variety of benefits to augment your experience both on and off the gaming floor, and you don’t have to be on solid ground to earn rewards when you gamble. Much like cruise line loyalty programs reward you for sailing, cruise casinos offer additional perks for your shipboard gaming activity. Each…

As the end of the year approaches, you may wonder how you’ll earn your desired level of elite status with IHG One Rewards this year. This guide will discuss strategies for earning IHG elite status before the end of the year, including ways to earn more qualifying nights or qualifying points. IHG elite status overview…

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Last month, Virgin Atlantic announced it would soon make some huge changes to its Flying Club loyalty program, including (among other things) a shift to a new dynamic pricing model. If you’ve been sitting on a stash of Virgin points, now might be the time to redeem them. The changes are set to roll out…

One of the best reasons to apply for a travel rewards card is the welcome offer. Often, you can earn tens of thousands of points or miles within the first few months of opening a new card by hitting certain minimum spending requirements. However, welcome offers change all the time, and part of any successful…

Carnival Cruise Line fans are a loyal bunch. So loyal, perhaps, that the line hasn’t felt the need to offer up extremely lucrative loyalty program perks to keep them coming back. Unlike rival Royal Caribbean, Carnival doesn’t offer its members a free cruise after they reach the top tier. There are no 20% discounts on…

The Chase Freedom Flex® was my second credit card, and it holds a strong place in my wallet even though I’ve opened several more cards since then. The Freedom Flex does an excellent job filling gaps in my earning strategy, thanks to its rotating 5% quarterly categories (on the first $1,500 in purchases each quarter…

I’ve had more than 20 credit cards for several years now, and I take great care to maximize each one. Whether I’m transferring rewards to valuable partners, getting a jump start on elite status or leveraging free night certificates, I get thousands of dollars of value from these cards every single year. But recently, I…