Citi ThankYou Points now has another transfer option: TYP can be transferred to Virgin America (VX) Elevate points at a 2:1 ratio. Transfer bonus deal Even better, if you transfer...

In the previous post, American Airlines Miles Guide (3): Advanced Redemptions (Part 1), we covered how to book partner awards that cannot be found on the AA website. AA is one of m...

A retention offer is a special incentive from a credit card company designed to persuade you not to close your card. For cardholders, these offers can provide extra rewards while l...

We’re launching a new “Expert Interview” series on the site. In each installment, we’ll interview someone with solid experience in credit cards and points, and we hope their firsth...

The silver sheen has faded, but its power still lingers. I have not really gone away; I am only waiting for the right caller....

You might be wondering how one Disney trip could turn into so many guide posts. The reason is simple: when you’re traveling as a beginner, everything feels new and worth sharing wi...

You’ve probably seen plenty of Disney guides online already. On sites like Mafengwo and Qyer, travel experts have written page after page of incredibly detailed tips, which really...

Update 1: SPG transfers to AA are getting a 20% bonus. Link here. (7.1-8.7) Update 2: The sign-up bonus on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World EliteTM Mastercard® (abbreviated...

A smart consumer knows how to use different credit cards strategically across different spending categories to maximize value. Today, let’s look at which cash back cards are best f...

I first noticed him because he was always posting on the forums, saying he couldn’t resist after a few drinks and applied for card after card—and got approved every time. The truth...

There are two main ways to evaluate whether a credit card is good: its long-term holding value and its sign-up bonus value. So for most applicants, the motivation for applying usua...