Tim Steinke
My wife Erin and my first big journey together went around the world in 100 days for
our honeymoon, a trip in which I had one car accident and got one speeding ticket in every country that we visited (I think that I may still have an arrest warrant in New Zealand for an unpaid ticket, but we’ll keep that between us). We currently
live in Washington State; we own a winery, ski after work and hike as much as our elderly knees will let us.
EditMaxxer: A tool to help maximize your Chase Travel℠ The Edit credits
There's a new free tool out last year that can help you make use of those pesky $250 Chase Travel℠ The Edit credits that...
Bilt makes earning rewards on housing payments even more confusing
You might not have believed it could happen, but Bilt somehow managed to make "Bilt 2.0" even more confusing.
The rewards company’s launch of its...
(EXPIRED) Amtrak offering 50% off USA Rail Pass
Amtrak has a fun sale going on for the next few days, offering a USA Rail Pass for 50% off ($250 instead of $499)....
US Bank: Up to a $1200 bonus with new business checking account
US Bank has a promotion for new Business Checking accounts that offers either a $400 or $1200 bonus with very simple requirements. This deal...
Chase Bonvoys Ritz Carlton card’s unlimited lounge guests (starts today)
The Ritz-Carlton card used to be the undisputed best way to get Priority Pass for yourself and your whole family, although the equation changed...
Bilt 2.0 transition not “seamless” for all cardholders
The biggest news in points and miles this week was the release of "Bilt 2.0," the rewards company's revamped portfolio of three credit cards....
Avios Cards (British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus): Increased 90K Welcome Offers
British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus all have increased welcome offers on their respective credit cards: 90,000 Avios after $5k spend within the first...
(Expired) Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business 200K welcome offer
We've been informed that the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business® card's inaugural 200K welcome offer will be ending at 9 AM Eastern Time on...
Bank of America Business Checking: Up to a $750 bonus (no direct deposit required)
Bank of America is running another promotion for new business checking accounts that offers up to a $750 bonus with fairly simple requirements.
Deposit a...
Complete Guide to Sonesta Travel Pass (2026)
Sonesta is a hotel program that tends to fly under the radar for most points-and-miles folks (including me). It’s been around since the 1930s,...
Tim’s 2026 Elite Status Plans: Titanium! Diamond! Platinum! Oh My!
It can be discouraging to see the meters and charts that track our various elite statuses reset to empty as the clock strikes 12:00...
(EXPIRED) 15% transfer bonus from Capital One to Avianca LifeMiles
Capital One is once again offering a 15% transfer bonus when you transfer Capital One miles to Avianca LifeMiles. With this bonus, 1000 Capital...
Hilton releases list of Premium Clubs open to Diamond Reserve members
At the end of 2025, Hilton Honors announced the creation of a new top-tier elite status: Diamond Reserve. One of the exclusive benefits of...
New United MileagePlus Status Match Challenge (includes Premier 1K)
United Airlines is offering a status match opportunity for 2026, allowing you to temporarily match your elite status from another airline to United. Then,...
