Lazy Guide: Hotel Loyalty Programs

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Lazy Guide: Hotel Loyalty Programs

Hotel points have their uses, but transferring credit card points can be a mistake

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Japan Travel with Points in 2025: What Changed (and What Still Works)

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Japan Travel with Points in 2025: What Changed (and What Still Works)

Lessons from two trips

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Time to Buy Hotel Points?

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Time to Buy Hotel Points?

It can be a great deal with good timing

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Lazy Points of the Week

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Lazy Points of the Week

We’re losing a Lazy Points legend.

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How to Redeem Amex Points in 2025

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How to Redeem Amex Points in 2025

For great value without much effort, Delta and Alaska are the way to go.

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Lazy Guide: Hotel Discount Rates

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Lazy Guide: Hotel Discount Rates

Booking direct can mean big savings.

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Credit Card Points, Ranked

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Credit Card Points, Ranked

Get a Bilt Card

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Travel for (Almost) Free in 2024

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Travel for (Almost) Free in 2024

A few simple examples

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Don’t Forget About These Easy Hotel Points

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Don’t Forget About These Easy Hotel Points

A few clicks can net thousands of points.

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What are the Best ~$100-fee Hotel Credit Cards?

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What are the Best ~$100-fee Hotel Credit Cards?

Spoiler alert: the IHG Premier is #1

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Get Big Rewards for Dining Out

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Get Big Rewards for Dining Out

Dining programs can net you tons of miles or cash back.

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