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American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards points have been the creme de la creme of credit card points for years. Thanks to their extensive lists of transfer partners, their points are worth 2 and 2.05 cents apiece, respectively, per TPG’s October 2024 valuations. While there are many ways to get far more value…
As the saying goes, don’t judge a book by its cover – and the same phrase can be applied to a credit card’s annual fee. Take the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, for instance. While this premium rewards card sports a $395 annual fee (see rates and fees), several ongoing valuable perks help…
Flight delays could soon pick up, and service to some smaller American communities may be in jeopardy as the federal government shutdown stretches into a second week. In recent days, control towers at airports across the country have seen a “slight tick up” in air traffic controllers staying home from work, U.S. Secretary of Transportation…
The Hilton Honors program has used dynamic award pricing for many years. Without award charts, the unpublished standard room reward cap has increased many times over the years, including to 120,000 points in March 2022, 200,000 points in May 2025 and 250,000 points in September 2025. However, Thrifty Traveler recently found that standard room rewards…
Citi rounded out its lineup of Strata credit cards this year, giving consumers three options to choose from. But what’s behind the names, and what should applicants know before sending in their applications? For one, the Citi Strata℠ Card (see rates and fees) is ideal for beginners to transferable points. The mid-tier Citi Strata Premier®…
Winter brings school breaks, ski season, hotel deals and plentiful opportunities for travel. However, traveling during the holidays can be quite expensive, especially if you need to rent a vehicle. Rental cars (like everything else) are no longer as affordable as they used to be. Plus, the initial price advertised can be misleading, as there…
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