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  • Citi Adds Choice Privileges As First Hotel Partner

    Citi Adds Choice Privileges As First Hotel Partner

    The addition of hotels partners to transferable point credit cards and hotel loyalty programs isn’t something you hear often. And when you do hear a new hotel transfer partner not named World of Hyatt, the news is generally underwhelming. However, Citi ThankYou Rewards addition of Choice Privileges has the potential to be a rare case…


  • 5 Best Ways to Book United Business Class US to Europe

    5 Best Ways to Book United Business Class US to Europe

    United upped its game with the launch of the United Polaris business class. While United business class isn’t on the same level as the Middle Eastern and Asian airlines, it’s still an excellent option. United Polaris is the United Airlines business class you want to book for a few reasons, one being these United business…


  • Best Books on Amazon: Top 3 Books from October 2021

    Best Books on Amazon: Top 3 Books from October 2021

    World War II, pandemics, and finance were the three books themes from this month’s best books on Amazon list. The Splendid and the Vile was my favorite book out of these three. Author Erik Larson knows how to tell a story. In this case, the story is about how Winston Churchill handled the Nazi Germany…


  • Chase Freedom Flex Adds Top Spend Category Bonus

    Chase Freedom Flex Adds Top Spend Category Bonus

    The Citi Custom Cash created a new earning structure when the card was launched. This card allowed card members to earn 5% in the bonus category where you spend the most each month. Chase has now joined Citi with a similar earning structure in the fourth quarter on its Chase Freedom Flex. For more detailed…


  • 3 Best Ways to Book Etihad Business Class

    3 Best Ways to Book Etihad Business Class

    One could argue that Etihad business class is one of the more aspirational airline products in the sky. The seat, customer service, food/drink, and lounge access are an excellent combination to try based upon the rave reviews Etiahd regularly receives. Etihad appears to be right up there with ANA business class, Japan Airlines business class,…


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