The Chase Sapphire Reserve is suddenly a hot topic again in the points and miles world. And honestly, there is a good reason. Chase is currently showing a limited-time 150,000-point welcome bonus after spending $6,000 in purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Chase also lists the current annual fee at $795, with…
Most people use their hotel points for one big, luxury stay. And honestly? If that’s how you’re using your points… this might hurt a little. Because in real life? We almost never do that. Some of the best value we’ve ever gotten from points came from the exact opposite: And that’s where points can stretch…
Many people already have travel points. They’re sitting in credit card accounts, airline programs, hotel loyalty programs, or shopping rewards programs — often quietly building up in the background. But a surprising number of travelers never actually use them. Not because they aren’t valuable. Because they’re not sure how to use them. In the first…
