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.
(EXPIRED) Carnival Cruise Line: Get $150 back on $750 with new Amex Offer
There's a new Amex Offer out that's good for $150 back when you spend $750 or more at Carnival Cruise Line. This can even...
US Bank Smartly checking account fees no longer waived with credit card
Yesterday, we wrote about the not-so-smart changes that appear to be happening with the US Bank Smartly Visa card, where the bank is evidently...
You can now redeem Bilt points for Lyft rides (but please don’t)
In 2023, Bilt Rewards and Lyft launched a partnership that gave Bilt members the opportunity to earn 2 points per dollar when taking Lyft...
Wells Fargo One Key+ Credit Card Review (2025)
One Key is the shared rewards program of Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo and it now operates with the OneKeyCash currency, which acts the same...
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables: Bottom Line Review
In January, my wife and I had a one-night layover in Miami on the way to a Small Luxury Hotels stay in the Turks...
(EXPIRED) IHG Traveler Card: Increased 100K welcome offer with no annual fee
Update: We’ve just received word that this increased offer on the IHG Traveler card will be ending at 7AM EST on 3/20/2025.
Chase has increased...
(Expired) Get $300 back on Qatar Airways flights with new Amex Offer
There is a new, targeted Amex Offer that's good for $300 back when you spend $2,000 or more with Qatar Airways. For those looking...
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Credit Card Review (2025)
The American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card has had a bit of a topsy-turvy journey over the last few years, befitting its unusually wordy...
(EXPIRED) Up to 40% transfer bonus from Capital One Miles to Etihad Guest
There is yet another transfer bonus this month, this time between Capital One Miles and Etihad Guest. Unlike most transfer bonuses, this is being...
Virgin Australia has ending date for partnership with Hawaiian: Are Membership Rewards transfers next?
Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Air has been one of the juiciest topics in points and miles sewing circles over the last year or...
Marriott Bonvoys loyalty with new StudioRes brand
Marriott Bonvoy hasn't exactly made a name for itself as being a consistently generous rewards program. After all, there's a reason that "Bonvoyed" has...
(EXPIRED) IHG Premier card: Increased 170K welcome offer
Update 3/7: We've just received word that this increased offer on the IHG Premier card will be ending at 7AM EST on 3/20/2025.
Today, Chase increased...
Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée (France): Bottom Line Review
It doesn't take much to fall in love with the French Riviera. Unbelievably turquoise waters, over 300 days of sunshine per year, charming medieval...
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Review (2025)
The Capital One Venture X card was Capital One's first entrance into the world of "ultra-premium" cards and created quite a splash when it...
