Points and miles are a lot like currencies around the world. Just as $100,000 U.S. dollars aren’t equal to 100,000 Japanese yen, 100,000 Delta SkyMiles are not equal to 100,000 […]
Quit Charging Everything to Your Favorite Airline’s Credit Card
Airline credit cards like the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card or the United Explorer Card are a go-to for aspiring travelers. These cards (and most other airline cards) offer […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with Credit Cards, Points & Miles
Getting started in the world of points and miles can often be confusing and overwhelming. Airlines and their award pricing systems are frustrating. It’s difficult to keep track of all […]
Points Principles: Can You Upgrade with Miles After Buying a Flight?
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Points Principles series, a weekly post dedicated to explaining the basics behind the confusing world of frequent flyer miles and travel rewards points. Follow along […]
Points Principles: Can I Transfer Airline Miles to Someone Else?
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Points Principles series, an ongoing series dedicated to explaining the basics behind the confusing world of frequent flyer miles and travel rewards points. Follow along […]
When to Use Points & Miles vs. Paying Cash for a Flight
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of booking a free (or nearly free) flight with points and miles. But there is one equal and opposite feeling: realizing you could have […]
Points Principles: Just Starting with Points & Miles? Start with Chase Credit Cards
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Points Principles series, an ongoing series dedicated to explaining the basics behind the confusing world of frequent flyer miles and travel rewards points. Follow along […]
4 Credit Card Myths You Should Stop Believing
Credit cards and personal finance can be confusing. And it doesn’t help that misinformation tends to spread like wildfire. You’ve almost certainly heard a tip, rule, or guideline about credit […]
You Can Pay Taxes with a Credit Card, But Should You?
The start of the new year means it is time to start thinking about taxes for 2020. And while there’s not much joy in paying a big tax bill, there’s a […]
Want to Cancel a Credit Card? Ask Yourself These Questions
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Points Principles series, an ongoing series dedicated to explaining the basics behind the confusing world of frequent flyer miles and travel rewards points. Follow along […]
Points Principles: What Points and Miles Should I Earn?
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Points Principles series, an ongoing series dedicated to explaining the basics behind the confusing world of frequent flyer miles and travel rewards points. Follow along […]
Points Principles: Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Authorized Users
Authorized users occupy a quirky, confusing space in the world of credit cards. Adding an authorized user to your credit card means that person will get their own physical card, […]