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How to Use the New Resy Credit on Your American Express Card

American Express has been on a roll this year, updating many top travel cards like the Delta SkyMiles co-branded portfolio, Hilton Honors cards, and most recently, the popular Amex Gold Card. The...

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You Can Still Book Cheap Labor Day Weekend Flights This Year (Under $250 RT!)

Falling on Sep. 2, Labor Day is coming a little bit earlier this year and that means Labor Day weekend trips are right around the corner. But if you haven't booked an end-of-summer getaway yet, your...

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5 Reasons Why Capital One is King in My Wallet

American Express and Chase might be top dogs when it comes to travel credit cards. But if you ask me, Capital One deserves a place at the podium – and maybe the gold medal. The bank is behind the...

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9 Great Ways to Book Business Class to Europe for Fewer Points

We've all been there: Dreaming of flying business class across the Atlantic only to start searching and see sky-high rates of 200,000 miles, 300,000 miles each way per person … if you find any flights...

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Earn Up to 185K Points (or 3 Free Nights) with New Marriott Offers

Staying at Marriott hotels and wondering if you should get one of the chain's co-branded credit cards? With six different cards currently available (from not one but two different banks), there's...

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Amex, Chase, & Citi Increasing Global Entry Credits to Cover Higher Fee

The cost of enrolling in Global Entry will increase to $120 later this year, but most of the biggest banks are raising the credits that cover Global Entry on their top travel cards to cover the higher...

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The 24-Hour Flight Cancellation Rule: Your Guarantee for a Full Refund

If you've ever hesitated to book a flight – asking yourself “What if the price goes down later?” or “What if I can't get these dates off work?” – here's your excuse to book now … and ask questions...

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American Express® Gold Card vs The Platinum Card® from American Express:...

The *amex gold* and *amex platinum* are Amex's top two travel cards and easily rank among the best rewards cards … from any bank. But when it comes to a head-to-head showdown between the two, there is...

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Use Positioning Flights to Save Hundreds on International Airfare

Most travelers searching for airfare start and stop with their home airport. Unless they get lucky with a great deal, they may be forced to choose between swallowing a higher price to fly abroad … or...

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Delta SkyMiles vs MQDs: What’s the Difference?

If you're a regular Delta flyer, you likely know and love (or maybe loathe) SkyMiles. But there's another thing you're earning on nearly every Delta flight: Medallion Qualifying Dollars, or MQDs....

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This is Now the Best Workaround to Book Delta Flights for Fewer Points

Dead set on flying Delta Air Lines but seeing sky-high flight prices and even SkyMiles rates through the roof? There's a better way to book those exact same Delta flights for far fewer points now.  For...

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From Island Resorts to 5-Star Properties, The Best Hotel Alerts We’ve Sent...

For most of us, staying at a five-star hotel or luxury resort is out of the question – especially if you're paying cash. But that's where hotel and credit card points come in … if you know where to...

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9 of the Best Deals in the World of Points & Miles

When it comes to using points and miles, there are good redemptions, better redemptions, and the best. You're looking at the best of the best. Whether you want to fly business or first class or just...

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Capital One Hikes Lounge Fees For Non-Cardholders

Want to get into a Capital One Lounge before your next flight, but don't have a Capital One card? It'll cost you even more now.  While *venture x* cardholders get in free and flyers with a *capital one...

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Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Rollout Expands to International Flights

Delta's rollout of free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on international flights is already underway, and the airline says it plans to introduce this service on most long-haul flights to Europe by the end...

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Build Credit & Earn Rewards: The 4 Best Cards for College Students

Whether you're studying at a local university or attending school halfway across the country, going off to college is a big deal. New friends, freedoms, and responsibilities mark a monumental time in...

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5 Big Credit Card Bonuses to Get Before They’re Gone

Getting a new credit and earning a huge welcome offer bonus is all about timing: You want to open a credit card when the bonus offer is at its highest. Right now, there are a handful of opportunities...

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Your Next Delta Connection Flight Could Be Much Comfier

Some travelers dread the prospect of flying with regional carriers and their smaller (and often outdated) aircraft. But some lucky Delta flyers boarding Delta Connection jets will be in for a treat....

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The Best Value for Your Delta SkyMiles Right Now: Long-Haul Flights

The value of your Delta SkyMiles fluctuates constantly. It's what makes the miles so annoying, but occasionally, so valuable.  Generally speaking, the best value for your Delta SkyMiles is when you're...

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Brutal: LifeMiles Raises Award Rates to Europe & Asia

Avianca LifeMiles is the quirky mileage program of the Colombian airline with wonky and shoddy customer service yet low mileage rates, making it one of the best ways to book flights on any Star...

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