Bilt Palladium Card review: Earn valuable rewards on housing

The Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees) is the new premium offering from Bilt Rewards — and it could be an industry disruptor for frequent travelers hoping to maximize their everyday spending and earn on housing expenses. This top-tier Bilt Rewards card earns Bilt Points, TPG’s choice for the most valuable currency on the…

Current offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business

Step aside, American Express and Capital One — there’s a formidable player in the premium business card market: the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees). This card is the business counterpart of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), a longtime TPG staff favorite. With this card, Chase has firmly positioned…

Looking for an airline status match? Our guide in 2026

While most loyalty programs do not offer a way to extend elite status beyond the current year, there’s a work-around available: By matching your expiring elite status to a competing loyalty program, you can potentially maintain your benefits by selecting different carriers. Numerous airline loyalty programs provide the opportunity to match elite benefits from other…

How the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card pays for itself

Southwest Airlines is changing the way its passengers fly. Starting Jan. 27, 2026, the airline will operate with assigned seating, allowing travelers to select their seats before departure. It’s a significant change for Southwest regulars used to open boarding, and it means certain seats will come at a premium. That’s where the Southwest Rapid Rewards®…

Saks files for bankruptcy: Should you use your Amex Platinum credit?

Saks shoppers, start your engines! It’s time to use your American Express Platinum Card® credits. Earlier this week, Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While this doesn’t mean stores will be closing immediately, or that related perks will automatically disappear, it is a good time to take…

Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Reserve for Business

Chase offers two flagship premium cards, one personal and one business. Both the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) carry a whopping $795 annual fee and have various premium travel perks, useful statement credits and airport lounge access. Let’s compare these two cards and…