Re-Bilt already, Fixing Marriott, the best Hyatts for Free Night Certificates and more [Week...
Over the past few months, I've seen Capital One's advertisements on buses and in newspapers and on billboards, and they have really nailed it: Elevated,...
Breaking News: Bilt’s sudden & crazy u-turn | Coffee Break Ep88 | 1-16-26
Bilt released details of its new credit cards on Wednesday...but it was so confusing, they tried to clarify it with more confusion.
Breaking News: Bilt's...
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...
Best Hyatt Category 4 Hotels & Resorts
In this post you'll find a list of recommended hotels for using your Hyatt category 1-4 certificates. Most of these recommendations come directly from...
Guide to Airline Companion Tickets for 2026
If you ever travel with others, companion tickets offer the possibility of saving a lot of money or points for the second passenger. This...
Delta SkyMiles business class deals from Mexico back again?
Update: Thrifty Traveler reports that many of the Delta SkyMiles deals from Mexico mentioned below are showing up again. It's worth taking a look by...
My take on Bilt 2.0
Bilt arguably has the best set of transfer partners and the best periodic transfer bonuses among transferable points programs. Despite that, Bilt hasn't been...
Bilt 2.0 Credit Cards: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The new Bilt 2.0 credit cards were officially announced earlier today. Along with the card details we have already reported (see card details here),...
Shortcuts to Hyatt elite status and Milestone Rewards
Hyatt's top tier Globalist elite status is awesome. It offers suite upgrades, free full breakfast, free parking, waived resort fees, and more. No other...
Bilt 2.0 cards are official: Up to 2x everywhere + 4% back in Bilt...
Bilt, the neighborhood rewards program that offers the opportunity to earn points on rent, mortgage, and with a plethora of neighborhood merchants, has officially...
Success: Capital One Shopping cash back on a hotel booking, 10 months later
Many credit cards offer bonuses when booking hotels through the credit card portal, and some credit cards offer hotel credits. However, I don't highly...
Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit"....
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...
A weekend in Birmingham, England: German Christmas market, Peaky Blinders experiences, canal cruise, &...
My in-laws came to visit us in the UK for a couple of weeks over Christmas and New Year. A month or two beforehand...
