Last year, I watched many of my colleagues jump on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card’s (see rates and fees) 100,000-point welcome offer while I sat on the sidelines. At the time, I wasn’t eligible because I already held the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), and Chase didn’t allow cardholders to have both Sapphire […]

There’s a common misconception that when it comes to points and miles, the only way to get any value out of loyalty programs is to be the kind of person who has 10 credit cards in their wallet and a complicated spreadsheet to keep track of benefits. While that’s certainly one-way to approach points and

On a recent trip to Canada to fly on Air Canada’s first Airbus A321XLR flight, I had my first experience with the carrier’s Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ). Widely considered the best airport lounge in Canada, along with its sister lounge at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia, this exclusive oasis is

A handful of hotel loyalty programs stand out from the rest for family-friendly perks like room upgrades and free breakfast. These may not necessarily be the same programs that would appeal to business or solo travelers, which is why it’s important to decide where your loyalty should lie when you travel as a family. Related:

This is it — TPG just got word from Chase that the limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is officially ending soon. It’s only July, but we’re already comfortable calling this one of the best credit card offers of 2026. So when Chase told TPG the 100,000-point offer was

I redeem millions of points and miles annually for international travel and requalify for statuses such as World of Hyatt Globalist, American Airlines AAdvantage Platinum Pro and Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite each year. But when my husband and I are traveling around the U.S. in a recreational vehicle, one of the most practical loyalty programs

It’s one of the worst parts of international travel: You land in the U.S. after a long flight, and you have to connect onto one more plane before you’re home. But before that flight, you typically have to: Make the long trek to customs Go through passport control Wait for your checked bag Re-check your

One of our favorite travel cards here at TPG, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), is offering new cardholders a can’t-miss bonus. New cardholders can earn 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. TPG’s July 2026 valuations place this offer at

If you’re a business owner looking to earn cash-back rewards for your purchases, Capital One offers a solid suite of cards for you to consider. Right now, Capital One’s Spark Cash business cards are offering elevated welcome bonuses, making it a good time to compare the lineup. New cardholders can receive a haul of bonus