Cutting our collections, comparing free night certificates, and expediting new cards [Week in Review]
At a get-together last Saturday, a friend mentioned that she had recently opened a new Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. She was initially excited...
Find Preferred Hotels bookable with points (updated interactive map)
Many Preferred Hotels, but not all, can be booked with points. Of those, some can be booked using Preferred Hotels' own I Prefer points,...
An Amex meltdown: Downgrading or cancelling some premium cards (on Nick’s mind)
The precious metal (credit card) market is hitting a boiling point, and I think it is time to exit some of my positions.
For years,...
Is the $795 Sapphire Reserve® coupon card a keeper?
I've talked to many people lately who are struggling to decide whether to keep their Sapphire Reserve® cards when their next annual fee comes...
Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa: Bottom Line Review
The Westin Bora Bora reopened fewer than 18 months ago after a complete refurbishment and rebranding from Le Meridien to Westin. I spent two...
Gift hotel points, free night certificates, and award nights booked with points: Rules by...
Have you ever wondered whether it is possible to gift your hotel points or free night certificate to a family member or friend? In...
Best uses for Citi ThankYou Points (2026)
Citibank offers several cards that earn ThankYou Rewards points. By using the right combination of cards, you can earn 2 to 12 points per...
How to pay taxes via credit card, 2026 edition
You might not like paying taxes, but when you pay taxes via credit card it can be quite rewarding. The key is to earn...
Bilt 2.D’Oh. Why you should be cautious of their new cards setup
2x + 4% back - what's not to love?
Well, potentially - quite a lot.
When the three new Bilt cards were launched a few days...
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...
