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What Is A Point or Mile Worth? My New Monthly Valuation Series
One of the questions I’m asked the most is – how much is a point or mile worth? That question lies at the heart of what we do every day at The Points Guy, and one that I am constantly finding new...
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A Rundown of US Credit Cards With EMV Chip Technology
With the unveiling yesterday of the rebranded Barclaycard Arrival – which is now called the Arrival Plus and comes with a Smart Chip (with PIN capability, no less) embedded, as well as recent...
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7 Top Hotel Credit Cards for Free Nights
With the recent news of the 30,000 point bonuses for Amex Starwood cards and the $100 statement credit with the Citi Hilton Reserve card, I thought it was time to review what I see as the best hotel...
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Which Card Is Better – The Club Carlson Visa or Starwood American Express?
Update: Offers for the Starwood Amex cards have changed. Visit these links to see the current offers for the Starwood business and personal cards. TPG follower Eric is weighing his hotel credit card...
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Maximizing Points and Miles on Summer Road Trips
Summer is in full swing, and that means Americans are on the move. According to surveys by both Orbitz and Trip Advisor, nearly 90% of Americans plan to take a summer vacation this year, hardly...
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Best Travel Credit Card Offers for July 2014
The travel credit card marketplace is an ever-shifting landscape. Offers come, offers go. Bonuses rise, bonuses fall. It pays (literally) to stay on top of the latest news to make sure you get in on...
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Credit Cards That Offer Free Credit Scores
Earlier this year, I shared how credit scores are calculated and which credit cards offer cardmembers a free look at their credit scores. In late February, though, the U.S. Consumer Financial...
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Adding Credit Card Authorized Users – Benefits and Bonuses
Many credit cards offer incentives for adding an authorized user. For example, the current sign-up bonus from the Chase Sapphire Preferred offers 40,000 points when you spend $3,000 in 3 months, plus...
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Top Cards That Offer Credits for Airline Incidentals
An important step toward getting the most out of your travel is to not only maximize your points and miles, but also to minimize your expenses. Today TPG Contributor Jason Steele explains how you can...
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Maximizing Credit Card Bonus Categories to Earn More Points
Many of the best points-earning credit cards offer cardholders the opportunity to earn bonus points or miles in certain merchant categories, whether they be grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants,...
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Card Comparison: Fixed-Value Earning Points Cards
Today, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen takes a look at four of the top fixed-value points programs and the credit cards that can help you maximize each of them. There are three types of travel...
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Your FICO Score and Which Credit Cards Offer It Free
Building a good credit score is important if you want to get approved for the best travel rewards cards. Today, TPG Contributor Richard Kerr explains the significance of your FICO score, and which...
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How Much Is Club Carlson Elite Status Worth?
Whether you qualified for elite status in 2014 or fell short, the new year presents an opportunity to assess just how much that status means to you, and whether to pursue it again this year. Today, TPG...
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Travel Rewards Credit Card Combinations to Explore East Asia
When talking about award travel, it’s easy to focus on earning points and miles, and lose sight of the actual traveling. Today, however, TPG Contributor Richard Kerr offers a detailed analysis of how...
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$100 Bonus for Some Card Applications in U.S. Bank Branches
U.S. Bank recently launched a promotion offering a bonus for new card approvals when you apply in branch. Through early December, you’ll receive a $100 statement credit when you’re approved for a...
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6 Hotel Programs Where Credit Cards Get You Elite Status
Just as with airlines, having elite status with a hotel chain can significantly enhance your travel experience. Today. TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen fills us in on hotel elite status and which...
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Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses That You Can Redeem for Paid Airfare
Award redemptions usually give you the most bang for your buck, but there are many programs that allow you to use your miles and points haul for paid airfares. Today TPG Contributor Cindy Gossett looks...
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The Best Credit Cards From Foreign Carriers
The United States is home to four of the world’s five largest airlines, and most domestic carriers offer credit cards. So why would you want to consider a card from a foreign airline? In today’s post,...
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