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Why I got top-tier status with Starbucks and enjoy it — despite the reduced earnings for some

I’ll admit it. I’m a Starbucks fanatic … but not just because I love the coffee. There’s a Starbucks store a mere two-minute walk from my house, and I also know that no matter where I go in the world, I’m likely to find the taste of home at a local Starbucks. So, it may […]

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Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card review: Excellent perks and earnings rate with a low annual fee

Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card overview Even if you aren’t a Wyndham loyalist, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card is worth considering. It comes with perks like automatic elite status, an anniversary points bonus and a generous earnings rate while having a modest annual fee. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ *Card rating is based on the opinion

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The best perks from Sephora’s first-ever Beauty Insider Celebration Month

One of the country’s largest retail loyalty programs is rolling out a month-long celebration this August. Sephora’s Beauty Insider program is about to become even more rewarding with the launch of its Sephora Beauty Insider Celebration Month, featuring bonus points, lower redemption thresholds, exclusive gifts and more. What was previously a shorter event reserved primarily

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I spent 2 nights at Honolulu’s new airline-inspired pod hotel — and my stay hit unexpected turbulence

There’s a unique new hotel option among the many accommodations in Honolulu — and it’s creating quite a stir in Waikiki: a Japanese, airline-inspired pod hotel with “first class,” “business class” and “premium economy” spaces available for rent by the night. Known as First Cabin International, the new location in the heart of Honolulu’s resort

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Citi expands Curated Table with three exclusive Strata Elite events this fall

If you have a Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees), we have good news for you. Citi and Mastercard are expanding The Curated Table, an exclusive dining and lifestyle event series for Strata Elite cardholders. After debuting with two events last year, the program is growing to three experiences in 2026 centered around

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Chase Ink Business Unlimited vs. Ink Business Cash: Battle of the cash-back business cards

There are plenty of business credit cards available, making it difficult to decide which is best. Chase loyalists or those looking to open a Chase credit card can choose from four Ink Business cards. Two of these options are the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and the Ink Business Cash® Credit

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Gaylord ‘ice!’ reveals new themes and locations: Experience ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Home Alone’ and more

My family kicks off every holiday season with a visit to Gaylord’s signature holiday event, “ice!” Each year in early November, all six Gaylord Hotels properties across the U.S., along with a handful of JW Marriott locations, transform into magical winter wonderlands. We decorate gingerbread houses, go ice skating, write letters to Santa and don

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