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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 […]

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Traveling internationally is exciting, but it can also take some intentional preparation. Here are 10 essential tips to help you travel better and enjoy every moment of your trip abroad. 1. Check Your Passport’s Validity Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned travel dates. Many countries enforce this […]

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While I truly believe that credit card annual fees are often worth it, I know many people are looking for cards without them. Here are my top recommendations for cards with no annual fee. Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card Earn $750 cash back when you spend $6,000 in the first three months. This card is marketed […]

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The Southwest + Hyatt combo is a beginner-friendly, easily repeatable way to take multiple trips every year for a fraction of the cost. Let’s go over how to take advantage of this dynamic duo. What are Southwest and Hyatt? Southwest is a U.S.-based airline that flies to 117 destinations within the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, […]

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American Express Membership Rewards® offer a ton of value and flexibility. You can earn points through multiple cards and redeem them for all kinds of things — with travel being our top choice, of course. Amex cards are a great way to diversify the points you earn and open up your travel options. Let’s take […]

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TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR Plus are great options for making your airline travel faster and smoother. These programs help you skip the long security and customs lines so you spend less time waiting around. Less time waiting in lines means more time to hang out in the airport lounge for free. Even better, […]

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