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Airbnb, Vrbo and more: A dive into the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s new vacation homes bonus category

Airbnb, Vrbo and more: A dive into the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s new vacation homes bonus category

When the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) rolled out its most recent update, I was elated by one of the new bonus categories: Vacation homes at select brands* booked directly.

I love…

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture Rewards: Sapphire Preferred wins out for many

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture Rewards: Sapphire Preferred wins out for many

Paying hundreds of dollars in annual fees for premium credit cards is not for everyone, especially when you're new to points and miles.

The good news is that there are plenty of travel credit…

Atmos Rewards Summit Visa card review: Stellar value for more than just Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists

Atmos Rewards Summit Visa card review: Stellar value for more than just Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists

At first glance, it's obvious the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® credit card is positioned as the premium card for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists.

Look beneath the surface,…

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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture Rewards: Sapphire Preferred wins out for many

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture Rewards: Sapphire Preferred wins out for many

Paying hundreds of dollars in annual fees for premium credit cards is not for everyone, especially when you're new to points and miles.

The good news is that there are plenty of travel credit…

The best credit card welcome bonuses of July 2026

The best credit card welcome bonuses of July 2026

If you haven't evaluated your credit card portfolio lately, now is a great time to do so.

That's because we regularly update this roundup to feature top welcome bonuses from cards that made the…

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Get $2,000-plus in travel with Chase Sapphire Preferred's 100,000-point offer

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The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) has long been one of the best travel rewards cards for beginners — and for good reason.

With strong earning rates on everyday spending, flexible…

Credit card transfer bonuses (July): 100% to IHG, 50% to Qantas, 30% to Virgin Atlantic and more

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Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to help you maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions. You can sometimes get significantly more value from…

The 7 best credit cards with annual fees under $100

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Paying an annual fee doesn't have to mean spending hundreds of dollars.

Plenty of excellent credit cards charge less than $100 annually while still offering valuable rewards, travel perks and

My Bilt Palladium mid-year update: What's changed since January

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When Bilt announced its revamped card suite at the start of 2026, I decided to go all in on one of its new offerings: the premium Bilt Palladium Card (see rates and fees).

Now that we've passed the…

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