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Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most valuable currencies you can collect. They’re worth 2.05 cents each based on TPG’s June 2026 valuations — but you can get far more (or less) value from your Chase points depending on how you redeem them. Chase points give you a wide range of redemption options, including … Read more
I’ve been in the world of points and miles for a long time, and I’ve been asked more times than I can count which rewards credit card travelers should get first. My answer is almost always the same: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees). The Sapphire Preferred has been around for over 16 … Read more
When I am asked for my opinion on the top credit cards for expats, I am usually met with surprised looks when I suggest the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card. This is because most people think of Alaska Airlines as a regional Pacific Northwest airline, but that’s truly a thing of the past. … Read more
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) has long been one of our favorite travel rewards cards thanks to its strong earning rates, valuable Ultimate Rewards points and modest $95 annual fee. Following the Sapphire Preferred’s recent refresh, I decided to product change one of my no-annual-fee Chase cards to the Sapphire Preferred. … Read more
Royal Caribbean Group’s two new cobranded credit cards offer cruise discounts and perks to fans of Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea. The cards’ benefits are more targeted than those offered by flexible travel rewards cards, so cruise aficionados should be sure to maximize the available perks to make it worth adding one of these … Read more
Delta Air Lines’ Medallion elite status has plenty of perks, including same-day confirmed changes, international lounge access and Choice Benefits. Still, one perk sits above all others when it comes to chasing status: a free seat upgrade. While free upgrades are becoming harder and harder to get on Delta, they still happen. However, the upgrade … Read more
