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Welcome to the third quarter—and reset card benefits

The free emails might be enough

Why I’ll be saving my points

Not quite—but it’s close

Yeah, probably

Lazy paths to long-haul flights under 50k points

But it’s getting even harder to find lazy value with it

Rent rewards are really just a bonus on spending

It’s getting easier to book cheap economy awards

It’s needlessly complex… but I’m a fan anyway

Also: RIP Custom Cash

Tips to go further with your travel companions

Plus: choosing the right Rakuten rewards

Bilt points are great, but only if you have Bilt status

And how Bilt is changing how I think about both

Why it’s worth engaging with great loyalty programs

How the issuers stack up in 2026

There’s something for every laziness style

Plus, a great offer on the IHG Premier