How to get discounted and free rides to vote with Lyft and Uber

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…

IHG One Rewards elite status: Last-minute strategies for earning status

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…

Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard review: Full details

Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard Overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a solid mid-level credit card for anyone who wants to earn American Airlines miles and enjoy…

The best time to apply for these popular American Express credit cards based on offer history

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 VIFP Club loyalty program: The complete guide

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…

How I’m maximizing the Freedom Flex’s rotating categories in the final quarter of 2024

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…

Why the Frontier Airlines Mastercard became the newest credit card in my wallet

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…