13 Ways to Earn Points & Miles Without Using Credit Cards
If you're looking for additional ways to rack up points and miles on all your purchases, without a credit card, look no further than this list - the possibilities are endless!
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Get a $200 Bonus (or 20K Ultimate Rewards) With the Chase Freedom Unlimited®
With the current offer on the Chase Freedom Unlimited, you can earn a $200 (or 20,000 points) bonus after spending $500 in the first three months. But if you've already got a Chase Sapphire Card in your wallet ... it's even better than advertised.
All About United Basic Economy (& Why It’s the Worst)
Basic economy fares are a pain, but United Airlines takes it even farther. United basic economy fares are the most restrictive by far. Just how bad are they?
Delta is Giving its Site a Facelift … But is it Actually Worse?
Delta is giving its website a facelift with a new breakdown of how different fare types are displayed. But is it a real improvement for flyers?
Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Worth its $95 Annual Fee?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is without a doubt one of the best travel credit cards out there. But is it worth its $95 annual fee?
Earn up to 150K Points With a Hilton Credit Card!
Got a Hilton stay coming up? With big point bonuses and ultra-valuable free night rewards up for grabs, there's never been a better time to get a new Hilton credit card.
The 16 Best Ways to Earn Delta SkyMiles in 2025
We're big fans of Delta SkyMiles, and we know you are too. Here are some of the best ways to earn them, from big bonuses to little ways to add on.
We’re Hiring! Join Thrifty Traveler as Our Marketing Director
Thrifty Traveler is hiring! We're looking to hire a savvy and experienced marketer to lead our marketing efforts. Apply ASAP!
How to Book a Trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
Want to book a trip to the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy? Here are our best tips and tricks to book the trip of a lifetime to Italy next winter.
How 2 Chase Credit Cards Can Quickly Earn You 120K Points (Or More!)
By opening these two Chase credit cards and spending $5,500 in the first three months of card membership, you can easily earn 120,000 points (or more).
Whew: LifeMiles Rolls Back Some (Not All) Recent Award Rate Hikes
After raising award rates for a second time in six months, LifeMiles has returned to slash prices on many routes and carriers. But it's the exception that stands out most.
Bilt Adds Southwest Airlines as 19th Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards just made another big move: Southwest Airlines is now its 19th transfer partner and the third U.S. airline to join the program.