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I had a friend message me the other day to ask if I’d be willing to jump on a call with her to double-check her points research. She was working on finding award flights and was afraid she was missing something and wouldn’t find all the best options. I happily jumped on a call, and […]

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In the world of travel rewards, there is one name that consistently sticks out: Hyatt. This is because it has easy-to-earn points, great redemption value, and a solid network of excellent properties around the world. Here’s everything you need to know about Hyatt hotels. World of Hyatt The World of Hyatt loyalty program is how […]

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If you’re into maximizing points and miles, then you need to learn more about Bilt Rewards. Bilt has quickly become one of the most talked-about programs in the travel rewards world. It started as a company that allowed renters to earn points on rent payments, and it has evolved into something much bigger. Now, there […]

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So much of the time, you will get way more bang for your buck (points) when you transfer them to travel partners. Each bank has its own set of partners – both hotels and airlines. Additionally, they each have their own way of transferring points. Let’s take a look at why it’s important and then […]

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If we have to spend extra money over the holidays, we might as well make the most of it. One of my favorite ways to maximize my holiday shopping is by using an online shopping portal. This gives me a small percentage back on all of my purchases. Here’s a breakdown of how it works. […]

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There is a brand-new way to earn valuable, flexible points! Rakuten and Bilt have partnered, and you can now cash out your Rakuten cash to Bilt, turning that cash back into flexible points that can be used with some really great hotel and airline partners. Here’s everything you need to know about these two programs […]

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