Credit card welcome offers are the fastest way to earn a ton of points with relatively little spending. I never worry about running out of cards because there are always new offers to be found. Here are the current best ones. Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is my go-to card and […]

Bank transfer bonuses are promotions offered by banks that allow you to transfer your credit card points to a travel partner and get an additional bonus. Typically, points transfer at a 1:1 ratio (with a few exceptions). However, with a transfer bonus, you get a certain percentage more. For example, if you transfer 10,000 bank […]

I typically recommend focusing on flexible points, like Chase Ultimate Rewards® or American Express Membership Rewards®, before venturing into the world of co-branded hotel or airline cards. Flexible points cards, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, are great for beginners and give many options for using your points. However, co-branded cards can be a game […]

Earning points and miles is the easy part. You jump on the best offers, or you follow a planned strategy, or you refer friends and family to cards and boost your points stash. There are so many ways to earn points. The harder part? Actually using them to book an award trip. It feels scary […]

We’ve seen an uptick in card denials recently, especially when it comes to Chase Ink cards. So, on that note, let’s go over some best practices and what to do next if you’re denied for a credit card. Find out the reason First and foremost, you need to know the reason for the denial. Banks […]

Chase cards are one of our favorites for several reasons. Many of them earn our favorite points – Ultimate Rewards®, which are super valuable with Chase’s transfer partners. Additionally, Chase offers co-branded cards with great hotel and airline brands like United, Southwest, Hyatt, and Marriott. Plus, there’s the Ink Business suite of cards which provide […]