Having a thorough understanding of your credit score is vital not just for “travel hacking,” but for bettering yourself financially in the long-run. Since we don’t teach this stuff in […]
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New Changes to the 5/24 Rule (Both Good and Bad)
The Chase 5/24 rule states that you cannot be approved for certain Chase cards if you have opened up 5 or more credit cards within the past 24 months, subject […]
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Understanding How to Use Sweet Spots in Award Charts
“Sweet spots” in award charts are the cheapest ways to use miles and points to get from point A to point B. You can find sweet spots to get pretty much […]
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British Airways Avios Waves Goodbye to Aer Lingus Sweet Spot?
It looks like one of the top sweet spots for getting to Europe has apparently undergone some “re-distancing” for lack of a better word. Aer Lingus just launched its new […]
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You Can Now Use Alaska Miles to Fly Emirates to Australia
Assuming this isn’t an error that will be shortly remediated, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has potentially unveiled yet another addition with routing now available to Sydney, Australia on Emirates. Alaska […]
Read moreBarclaycard Wyndham Rewards Visa 45,000 Offer: Worth it?
Update: Some offers are no longer available — click here for the latest deals! When it comes to “diamond in the rough” hotel programs, I think a strong case can be […]
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Has the Amex Travel Credit for the MPX App Gone Extinct?
There are many reports on different forums and blogs that the Amex travel credit loophole for the MPX (Mileage Plus X) app has gone the way of the dinosaurs. We’re still […]
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The 60,000 Avianca Vuela Visa Card: Is It Worth Applying For?
[Offers contained within this article may no longer be available] Banco Popular has released two new co-branded travel cards with Avianca Airlines. One card offers a 20,000 mile bonus and […]
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Should You Cancel Your Credit Card?
I generally recommend for people to avoid cancelling credit cards in order to continue to build up their credit report and improve their credit score. However, there are certain times […]
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Understanding Credit Card Purchase and Travel Protections and Benefits
Many people seem to be unaware of the different benefits and protections that their credit cards offer them. Some of these protections can be extremely valuable, especially those offered by […]
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