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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...
Lodging
Hyatt promo: Get free breakfast & up to 25% off on stays in Europe, Africa, & Middle East
World of Hyatt has launched a new sale on paid stays which can save you up to 25% on stays at participating properties in...
Quick Reads
Update: Saks has filed for bankruptcy (use those gift cards and credits)
Update 1/14/26: In non-shocking news given all the widespread rumors recently, Saks Fifth Avenue has filed (gift link) for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company...
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Credit Cards
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...
Lodging
Hyatt promo: Get free breakfast & up to 25% off on stays in Europe, Africa, & Middle East
World of Hyatt has launched a new sale on paid stays which can save you up to 25% on stays at participating properties in...
Quick Reads
Update: Saks has filed for bankruptcy (use those gift cards and credits)
Update 1/14/26: In non-shocking news given all the widespread rumors recently, Saks Fifth Avenue has filed (gift link) for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company...
Big News
Bank Account Bonuses
Amex Rewards Checking: $250 bonus for new customers (targeted?)
American Express is out with another bonus offer for its Rewards Checking account: Earn a $250 bonus when you open a new American Express...
Lodging
Hilton Honors promo: Earn 2,000 bonus points per stay from 1/15/26-4/30/26
Hilton Honors has opened registration for their latest promotion which is offering 2,000 bonus points on all stays through the end of April.
The Deal
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Credit Cards
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),...
Elite Status
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...
Credit Cards
Bilt 2.0 cards are official: Up to 2x everywhere + 4% back in Bilt Cash
Bilt, the neighborhood rewards program that offers the opportunity to earn points on rent, mortgage, and with a plethora of neighborhood merchants, has officially...
Bank Account Bonuses
Amex Rewards Checking: $250 bonus for new customers (targeted?)
American Express is out with another bonus offer for its Rewards Checking account: Earn a $250 bonus when you open a new American Express...
Lodging
Hilton Honors promo: Earn 2,000 bonus points per stay from 1/15/26-4/30/26
Hilton Honors has opened registration for their latest promotion which is offering 2,000 bonus points on all stays through the end of April.
The Deal
...
Credit Cards
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),...
Elite Status
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...
Credit Cards
Bilt 2.0 cards are official: Up to 2x everywhere + 4% back in Bilt Cash
Bilt, the neighborhood rewards program that offers the opportunity to earn points on rent, mortgage, and with a plethora of neighborhood merchants, has officially...
Credit Card Spend
(Targeted) Chase offering spending offers on cobranded personal cards (with direct registration links)
In addition to the targeted spending offers for holders of their cobranded business cards, Chase is also targeting holders of their cobranded personal cards...
Activities
Rakuten: Earn 22x at Viator today (1/14) only
Rakuten is currently offering a 22x return for Viator purchases. Considering rewards earned through Rakuten can be transferred to American Express Membership Rewards or...
Flights
Alaska Airlines shopping portal promo: Earn up to 1,200 bonus Atmos Rewards points
The Alaska Airlines shopping portal is running its first promotion of the year, offering up to 1,200 bonus Atmos Rewards points on spend. The...
Featured Article
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...
Featured Article
(Reminder) Negative Venture X & Venture X Business lounge access changes coming
Update 1/13/26: A quick reminder that the lounge policy for Venture X and Venture X Business cardholders will be changing with effect from February...
Podcast
How to fix Marriott Bonvoy | Coffee Break Ep87 | 1-13-26
Greg recently had two great stays at Marriott Bonvoy hotels in South Florida: The Ben, The Belgrove Resort. But the fact that these positive...
Elite Status
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"....
