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Chase Pay Yourself Back Q3: Is It Worth Your Points?
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Chase Pay Yourself Back Q3: Is It Worth Your Points?

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Dining Statement Credits That Save Me $1,000+ Annually
Card Strategy 4 min read

Dining Statement Credits That Save Me $1,000+ Annually

I'm the type of traveler who will plan an entire trip around great meals. I love experiencing destinations and cultures through their food, so whether I'm at home or on the road, dining out is one of my biggest expenses. Dining out has only gotten more expensive in recent years. Fortunately, several of the travel

Using the Sapphire Preferred $100 Hotel Credit in 2026
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Using the Sapphire Preferred $100 Hotel Credit in 2026

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) is packed with benefits in exchange for its modest $95 annual fee. One of the most valuable is its up to $100 annual hotel statement credit, available each account anniversary year for prepaid hotel stays booked through Chase Travel℠ . On its own, this credit

First Credit Card: Build Credit and Unlock Travel Rewards
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First Credit Card: Build Credit and Unlock Travel Rewards

I opened my first credit card, the Petal 2 Visa Credit Card, shortly after graduating from college. At the time, I had no idea that one decision would eventually lead to me qualifying for some of my favorite travel rewards cards and taking trips I never thought I'd be able to afford. When I was

Redeem Midyear Card Statement Credits by July 1
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Redeem Midyear Card Statement Credits by July 1

If you have a premium rewards card , you're likely familiar with its statement credits . When cards charge high annual fees , much of that cost is often offset by these perks . Many benefits reset on a biannual or quarterly basis, which means you either use them or lose them. As June 30

Why Chase Sapphire Preferred Should Be Your First Card
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Why Chase Sapphire Preferred Should Be Your First Card

I've been in the world of points and miles for a long time, and I've been asked more times than I can count which rewards credit card travelers should get first. My answer is almost always the same: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ). The Sapphire Preferred has been around for over

Top Chase Credit Cards to Consider
Card Reviews 6 min read

Top Chase Credit Cards to Consider

Chase credit cards have always held a special place in my heart — and my wallet. My very first credit card, the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees ), was a Chase product, and it introduced me to the world of points and miles. I'll never forget how it felt to redeem miles I'd

Act now: Amex Platinum Saks credit ends June 30
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Act now: Amex Platinum Saks credit ends June 30

The American Express Platinum Card® is losing a statement credit at the end of this month. If you haven't used it yet, now is the time to do so. Amex is saying goodbye to the Platinum card's biannual Saks Fifth Avenue statement credit* on June 30. The news came in March, after Saks Global (the

Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Amex Review
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Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Amex Review

The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card strikes a balance between airline perks and elite-status benefits. While it doesn't include Delta Sky Club access , it offers several valuable features that can easily justify its $350 annual fee (see rates and fees ), including a yearly companion certificate, free checked bags, statement credits and

Turning Home Repairs into Travel Points
Card Strategy 4 min read

Turning Home Repairs into Travel Points

After 10 years of homeownership, I've had my fair share of pricey expenses. Washing machine won't complete a wash cycle? That'll be $330 for the labor and part swap. Fireplace won't stay lit? Goodbye $460 for the cleaning and inspection — plus another $900 for a new pilot light. Then there are the never-ending water

When to Apply for Popular Capital One Cards
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When to Apply for Popular Capital One Cards

When you're looking to apply for a credit card, you may wonder: "How good is the welcome offer I'm applying for?" There's no simple answer to this question, but knowing the previous offers a card has had can help you determine what a good welcome offer is. Getting any welcome offer is better than getting

How $12 in Trip Insurance Saved $400 at Disney
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How $12 in Trip Insurance Saved $400 at Disney

Welcome back to our weekly Friday series, where we feature a reader success or mistake story . Last week, we published a mistake from a reader who lost 100,000 Avianca Lifemiles after misunderstanding the program's expiration policy. This week, we're turning to one of TPG's staff members, Caroline English, TPG's director of social media. When