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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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What a whirlwind these last few weeks have been — from Hyatt category changes to an overhaul of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card benefits, the changes just keep coming. This time it’s all good news! There are FOUR newly elevated Chase card offers, including two that are the highest we’ve ever seen. Let’s break down […]

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There are a variety of cards that earn some of the most valuable points around — Chase Ultimate Rewards®. These can be transferred to many different airline and hotel partners, opening up a world of possibilities for how to use them. Even better, if both you and a player two (someone else who opens cards […]

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If you’re just getting started with points and miles and you want to keep it simple, Chase Ultimate Rewards® is where I tell every family to start. They’re easy to earn, easy to use, and they transfer to some of the best airline and hotel partners, including Hyatt, my favorite for family hotel stays. I’ve […]

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is the card I recommend to almost everyone who is just getting started with points and miles. It has a low annual fee, strong earning rates, and access to some of the best transfer partners available. And as of June 15, 2026, it just got a significant upgrade with new […]

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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 […]

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