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It’s no secret that Hyatt is my favorite hotel chain. Points can be earned in a variety of ways, award nights cost less than at other chains, and they’re the only one that still uses an award chart, making it easy to plan stays. Hyatt also has Free Night Awards which can be earned in […]

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The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is an excellent card with a solid welcome offer, a low annual fee, and flexible miles. It’s an excellent beginner card for people who are just getting into points and miles. Beyond that, it’s a great card for anyone who is looking to diversify their points stash with other flexible […]

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If you’re sitting on a stack of Marriott 50k free night awards, you might be wondering how to put them to the best use. You might have earned one or more as an annual credit card perk, or maybe you just picked up five from the elevated offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. […]

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Opening a new credit card might not be on your radar right now. It’s a busy time of year, and you probably have so much going on. Maybe you’re hanging on by a thread, waiting for winter break. But I need you to take a little brain break from that and think about this — […]

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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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Amex’s premium cards just got a huge refresh, with huge new annual fees to match. Both the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express have revamped benefits and a hefty annual fee of $895 to go with them. This is one of the largest overhauls we’ve seen from American Express […]

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