The best apps and websites to find flight and hotel award redemptions

We get it — mastering points and miles is no easy feat. You may have already seen our guide to getting started with points and miles, but what happens once you’re ready to cash those points in for a trip? Maximizing points and miles to travel luxuriously without breaking the bank doesn’t need to be…

How credit cards can turn today’s spending into tomorrow’s rewards for every American

There’s no denying that everyday life can be expensive. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household spends $77,280 a year on expenses — including housing, transportation and food. Thankfully, there’s a simple way that you can actually make that spending work for you — by…

Comparison of luxury hotel programs from credit card issuers

The benefits of luxury hotel programs can feel pretty similar, as can their names. These programs have lots in common, so you could be forgiven for confusing them with each other. However, there are important differences among Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, Capital One’s Lifestyle Collection and Premier Collection, Chase’s The…

The Journey loyalty program rewards travelers at boutique hotels

For me, one of the biggest drawbacks of hotel loyalty programs is that they leave out many unique independent hotels. In fact, some of my most spectacular stays didn’t offer a way to reward guests. Enter: Journey, a new travel app that hopes to change this with a loyalty program exclusively for boutique hotels. Here’s…

Purchase protection: Best credit cards with this benefit

Purchase protection is an often overlooked benefit on select credit cards. It can be very handy if you buy an item that is later damaged or stolen. Not every credit card offers purchase protection, and the coverage details and restrictions greatly differ. Let’s dive into the basics of credit card protection and see which cards…