Does Airline Elite Status Matter?

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Does Airline Elite Status Matter?

Yes! It just might not be worth paying for.

Lazy Review: Is the MaxRewards App Worth It?

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Lazy Review: Is the MaxRewards App Worth It?

Good idea, poor execution

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Prime Big Deal Days are Coming

Snag deals on travel gear and more this Tuesday and Wednesday

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When Welcome Offers are Hottest

Introducing our welcome offer heat scale

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Capital One Adds 3 Transfer Partners

Capital One now leads on transfer partners—but still lacks a star

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Amex Platinum Refresh: Worth $895 a Year?

You can get $1000+ in credits… if you work for it

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Amex’s Platinum Refresh

Better than ever—but still not for everyone

Should You Cancel Your Sapphire Reserve?

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Should You Cancel Your Sapphire Reserve?

Ask Chase for more points first

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Time to Buy Hotel Points?

It can be a great deal with good timing

Lyft Partners Compared: Atmos vs. Bilt vs. Hilton vs. United

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Lyft Partners Compared: Atmos vs. Bilt vs. Hilton vs. United

I’m a sucker for Atmos

Goodbye Flight Delay Compensation (Hello Travel Cards?)

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Goodbye Flight Delay Compensation (Hello Travel Cards?)

Make sure you’re covered when things go wrong

Choosing a Credit Card: Step 3—Bonus and Rotation Cards

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Choosing a Credit Card: Step 3—Bonus and Rotation Cards

You can snag more rewards with new cards even once you’ve got the essentials covered.

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Bilt Rent Day: September Virgin Bonus

This Virgin transfer bonus is solid.

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Alaska’s Atmos Summit: Best Card Ever?

Atmos is out here to take everyone’s lunch..

Choosing a Credit Card: Step 2—Keeper Cards

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Choosing a Credit Card: Step 2—Keeper Cards

Find some great cards, wait for peak bonuses.

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Alaska Unveils Atmos, Premium “Summit” Card

Game: Changed

Alaska’s Atmos Rewards + Summit Card: Game Changer?

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Alaska’s Atmos Rewards + Summit Card: Game Changer?

In a word: yes.

Choosing a Credit Card: Step 1—Core Cards

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Choosing a Credit Card: Step 1—Core Cards

A couple star cards can go a long way.

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Keep Cool This Summer

I love this little portable fan

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How to Choose Your Next Credit Card

Our theory for lazy travel hacking