Whether you’re buying an Airbnb gift card for a future trip or an Apple gift card as a gift for a loved one, it’s possible to earn bonus rewards on your purchases. I always advise earning as many points per dollar spent or as much cash back as possible, since that will get you to … Read more
For the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as TPG’s senior hotels reporter. Being the first dedicated hotel-focused reporter on staff has given me the freedom to shape our coverage in some incredible ways. I’ll be frank: I have a dream job, and I don’t take it for granted. Over these five … Read more
If you want a no-annual-fee cash-back card that automatically earns extra rewards at restaurants and gas stations, the Discover it® Chrome is straightforward and easy to use. But with just 2% cash back in those categories and a $1,000 quarterly spending cap, its long-term earning potential is limited compared with some competing cash-back cards. The … Read more
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) and Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® (see rates and fees) are closely-competing cards aimed at American Airlines enthusiasts. Their annual fees — $350 and $695, respectively — are far enough apart to make it important to carefully consider which option is best for … Read more
If cash back is your game, then the Discover it® Cash Back could be a good fit for you. Its easy-to-understand earning rates, straightforward reward redemptions and simple benefits will be a welcome sight for anyone seeking simplicity. However, if you’re looking for comprehensive travel benefits, bonus categories that cover a wide range of everyday … Read more
Credit card welcome bonuses are one of the quickest ways to earn valuable travel rewards. You can often pick up 100,000 points or more in a single bonus, which can be worth thousands of dollars in travel. Right now, American Airlines’ top-tier card, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® (see rates and fees), … Read more
