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While many points and miles programs get more attention, Citi ThankYou® Points often fly under the radar. However, learning how to earn, maximize, and redeem Citi ThankYou® Points can open up valuable travel opportunities. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about this underrated rewards program. Related: Find the best credit […]

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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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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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When it comes to award travel, so many of our domestic (and international!) travels start with one of our favorite airlines. United Airlines is a U.S.-based airline that is part of the biggest airline alliance, Star Alliance. United’s MileagePlus loyalty program is generous, offering frequent flyers and award travelers plenty of options for earning and […]

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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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