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Lastest Newsletters

  • Best Amex Credit Card Strategy for Traveling

    Best Amex Credit Card Strategy for Traveling

    American Express Membership Rewards is 1 of 5 transferable point programs. Capital One, Chase, Citi, and Marriott are the other transferable point programs. American Express has 2 things going for it that I appreciate. The first is its airline partners. Amex has airline partnerships that allow you to book award flights unlocking tons of value.…


  • July Book List: Top 5 Best Books to Read While Traveling 2019

    July Book List: Top 5 Best Books to Read While Traveling 2019

    July is the 4th consecutive month that I’ve focused on personal finance for my best books to read while traveling list. My April book list kicked off my personal finance journey, and I continued that trend in my May book list and June book list. In my January book list, February book list, and March…


  • 5 Citi ThankYou Points Sweet Spots to Europe

    5 Citi ThankYou Points Sweet Spots to Europe

    One of the most highlighted Citi ThankYou Points redemptions is booking Lufthansa business or first class flights using Avianca Lifemiles. What you may have not considered are all of the other ways to use Citi ThankYou points, including for flights between the US and Europe. Citi has 15 airline transfer partners that you can transfer…


  • Marriott Rewards Sweet Spots to Europe: How to Redeem Marriott Points for a European Vacation

    Marriott Rewards Sweet Spots to Europe: How to Redeem Marriott Points for a European Vacation

    When you think of how to redeem Marriott points, booking award flights to Europe may not be at the top of your list. American Express, Capital One, Chase, and Citi likely come to mind as programs to use to book these flights. The reason to keep Marriott top of mind is because the program has…


  • 5 Chase Credit Cards I Use To Earn Ultimate Rewards

    5 Chase Credit Cards I Use To Earn Ultimate Rewards

    There are a number of Chase credit cards within the Chase Ultimate Rewards program. The Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Preferred, and Chase Ink Business Preferred earn points that can be transferred directly to its airline and hotel partners. These cards also allow you to convert cash back earned from other Chase cards into Chase…


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