New Chase Offer for IHG Cards: Save Up to $50 at Home Improvement Stores
Chase has introduced a targeted Offer for IHG credit‑card holders that delivers up to 10% cash back, capped at $50, on purchases at home‑improvement retailers such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. Cardmembers must activate the offer and complete a qualifying purchase by May 31, 2026; the benefit applies only once per card. The promotion excludes third‑party services, contractors, and general‑merchandise stores. The offer reappeared on May 4, 2026 after a brief pause, signaling Chase’s continued use of personalized incentives.
New Amex Offers for Hotel Stays: Best Western, Expedia, Ascend, Cambria, WorldHotels and More
American Express has rolled out a suite of new Amex Offers targeting hotel stays, covering brands such as Best Western, WorldHotels, Ascend Collection, Cambria, Margaritaville Beach House, Opal Collection, Barceló, and AKA, plus a 10% cash‑back deal on prepaid Expedia...
Rack Up Tons Of Bilt & Membership Rewards Points With Big Give Week
Rakuten has launched its Big Give Week promotion, running May 4‑11, 2026, and promises a baseline 15% cash back at hundreds of online retailers, with many merchants offering 20% or more. The promotion highlights a broad lineup of popular stores, from apparel...
American Airlines Promo: Earn 3X AAdvantage Miles on IHG Stays
American Airlines is offering AAdvantage members a limited‑time promotion to earn three times the usual miles on any IHG Hotels & Resorts stay booked and completed by July 6, 2026. Members must register for the offer before the deadline, after which each...
Lost Your Chase Spending Offer Details? Here’s How to Find It Again
Chase rolls out quarterly spending bonuses for co‑brand cardholders, ranging from 5× points on online purchases to merchant‑specific rewards. Cardholders often cannot locate the terms after enrollment because Chase does not send email confirmations. The article explains that the full...
Fill Out Survey About New Rove Features, Get 250 Miles
Rove is rewarding members with 250 free Rove Miles for completing a short survey about upcoming features. The questionnaire probes interest in new transfer partners, car‑rental bookings, tours, experiences, and a 5× restaurant‑miles promotion. Rove Miles functions as a flexible,...
Air Canada Aeroplan Devaluation: New Award Charts Coming June 1
Air Canada announced that its Aeroplan award chart will be revised on June 1, 2026, resulting in a devaluation of points across most routes. The new structure, which blends zone‑based and distance‑based pricing, raises redemption costs by as much as...
Google Launches Individual Hotel Price Tracking
Google has added an individual hotel price‑tracking toggle to its search results, letting users monitor rates for a specific property and dates. When a significant price drop occurs, the service sends an automated email alert, often highlighting lower rates from...
Chase and Disney Launch New Card with $149 Annual Fee and $600 Bonus
Chase and Disney have unveiled the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card, a premium addition to the Disney card lineup with a $149 annual fee. New cardmembers receive a $300 Disney Gift Card and a $300 statement credit after spending $1,000 in...
Bring On the Lousy Airport Lounges
Benjy Harmon argues that even sub‑par airport lounges can be valuable, emphasizing that basic comforts—seat, beverage, and a place to read—make them worthwhile for moderate travelers. He frames lounge exploration as a points‑driven hobby, where curiosity leads to hidden gems...
Capital One Quicksilver Switching to Discover Network, Adds 3% Bonus Categories
Capital One announced that its flagship Quicksilver card will transition to the Discover network, with new Discover‑branded cards mailed in May 2026. The move introduces tiered cash‑back, offering unlimited 3% on groceries and gas while keeping the existing 1.5% flat‑rate on...
Capital One Shopping Kraken Offer, Earn $250 Back with New Account
Capital One Shopping is offering a $250 cash‑back bonus for new Kraken accounts, a payout that exceeds typical promotions such as Rakuten’s $150 or 15,000 points. The offer is targeted, requiring users to open a Kraken account and complete a...
Rack Up A Quick & Easy $50 With Chase Business Checking Promo (Targeted)
Chase is rolling out a targeted promotion that rewards business checking customers with a $50 bonus after they complete at least 15 Zelle transactions of $5 or more each by July 16, 2026. The offer arrives via email rather than a public...
Save Up to 20% With Air France KLM Amex Offer
American Express is rolling out two targeted offers for Air France and KLM bookings, giving cardholders a $400 statement credit after a $2,000 spend or a $250 credit after $1,250 spend. The promotions run through May 31 2026 and apply only to...
SkyNest Could Beat Business Class, Virgin Gets Worse & Spirit Is In Trouble
Air New Zealand unveiled SkyNest, an economy seat that unfolds into a full‑length mattress, promising a sleep experience that rivals traditional business‑class cabins. At the same time, Virgin Atlantic announced higher award‑ticket fees, while American Airlines stripped several elite perks from...
Save Up To $60 On YouTube TV With New Amex Offer
American Express is rolling out a new Amex Offer for YouTube TV that grants eligible cardholders a $20 statement credit for each qualifying subscription purchase of $49.99 or more, up to three credits for a total of $60. The offer...
Luxury At Scale – Grand Wailea Maui Highlights
The Milestones review revisits Grand Wailea Maui after fifteen years, noting that a five‑night stay now costs 440,000 Hilton Honors points versus 280,000 points previously. An upgrade to an ocean‑view king room was secured through Diamond status, but the renovated...
Amex Credit Card Refresh Coming? 100,000 AA Miles Up For Grabs & Spirit Could Liquidate This Week
American Airlines is running a sweepstakes that will award 100,000 AAdvantage miles to 100 lucky winners, a move aimed at boosting engagement and loyalty. Meanwhile, CNBC reports that Spirit Airlines could file for liquidation as early as this week, raising...
Just Right – American Airlines Premium Economy (DFW-OGG) Highlights
A family of four flew American Airlines Premium Economy on a Dallas‑Fort Worth to Maui 787‑8, noting that the seats felt comparable to narrow‑body first class and included in‑flight entertainment. The airline’s chef‑inspired meals were hit‑or‑miss, with one passenger receiving...
Big $2,000 Bonus for New Citi Business Checking Accounts
Citibank is running a limited‑time promotion that pays up to $2,000 for new business checking accounts. To earn the top tier, a business must deposit $200,000 or more within 45 days and keep the balance for an additional 45‑day period....
Virgin Atlantic Just Hiked Award Fees Again
Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club has increased award‑ticket surcharges for transatlantic flights for the second time in under a year, adding roughly $50‑$250 per‑way depending on cabin and direction. An economy one‑way award from the U.S. to London rose from $111...
Phone Calls on Planes, Hotel Points = DEBT and a Wild United-American Merger Idea
MTM Travel’s latest episode tackles three hot travel topics: an airline’s plan to re‑introduce phone calls on flights using satellite connectivity, the quirky bus‑route system American Airlines employs to serve secondary markets, and the financial reality that hotel loyalty points...
More Issues With Bilt Cash? This Time With Walgreens Redemptions
Bilt’s cash‑back loyalty program is facing a fresh snag: Walgreens gift cards issued for Bilt Cash redemptions are being rejected, with reports focusing on cards generated in April 2024. Walgreens staff have been instructed not to accept the cards, and...
Targeted Offer for Bilt Cardholders: Spend $1,000, Get 10,000 Points
Bilt is rolling out a limited-time promotion that grants 10,000 bonus points to cardholders who spend at least $1,000 by May 13, 2026. The offer, visible in the Wallet tab of the Bilt app, appears to target members who primarily use the...
Earn Up to $450 Bonus with New US Bank Checking Account
U.S. Bank is offering a cash bonus of up to $450 for new Smartly® Checking accounts opened by June 18, 2026. Customers must enroll in online banking and complete at least two direct deposits, with the bonus amount tied to the total deposit...
Comcast Agrees to $117 Million Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach
Comcast has agreed to a proposed $117.5 million settlement to resolve a class‑action lawsuit stemming from a data breach in October 2023. The breach exposed customers’ personal information after a third‑party gained unauthorized access. The settlement fund will pay claimants for documented...
American Airlines Loyalists Don’t Get Elite Benefits in Basic Economy
American Airlines announced that, starting May 18, 2026, AAdvantage members will no longer earn miles or Loyalty Points on Basic Economy tickets. The carrier also raised checked‑bag fees by $10 for all passengers and an extra $15 for Basic Economy travelers, and...
Why I Will No Longer Be Using Apple Pay While Traveling
Mark Ostermann announces he will stop using Apple Pay while traveling, citing security concerns that outweigh its convenience. He argues that the two‑factor authentication that protects digital wallets does not shield users from face‑to‑face fraud or merchant manipulation. Without a...
Circa Las Vegas 2026 Summer Special: $400 All-Inclusive Midweek Stays
Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas has launched a $400 all‑inclusive summer package for mid‑week stays from May 19 to September 10. The deal covers a two‑night Sunday‑Thursday stay in a Single King room, $100 dining credit, $100 beverage credit, and...
Two Points Sales That Could Actually Make Sense For Your Travels
Hilton and IHG are running limited‑time points sales, offering Hilton Honors points at $0.005 per point (with a 100% bonus on a 5,000‑point purchase) and IHG Rewards points at $0.0056 per point when buying at least 26,000 points. Both promotions...
Is Chase Pay Yourself Back Now More Important Than Ever?
Chase’s Pay Yourself Back program lets Sapphire Reserve holders redeem Ultimate Rewards points for statement credits at a rate of 1.25 cents per point, a value that now looks more attractive as other UR redemption options lose ground. Recent devaluations across...
Chase $900 Bonus for Checking and Savings Account Is Back Again
JPMorgan Chase has re‑launched its $900 combo bonus for new checking and savings customers. New Total Checking accounts earn $300 with a qualifying direct deposit, while a new Savings account earns $200 after a $15,000 deposit and a 90‑day balance;...
Delta Eyes Minneapolis for Next Delta One Lounge
Delta Air Lines is evaluating a 20,000‑square‑foot Delta One lounge at Minneapolis‑St. Paul International Airport, though no firm timeline exists. The airport may allocate roughly $1 million in public funds for a feasibility study as part of its capital‑improvement plan. Delta...
Chase Sapphire Reserve ‘Pay Yourself Back’ Categories Extended
Chase has extended its Pay Yourself Back (PYB) redemption categories for Sapphire Reserve cardholders. Grocery and pet‑store categories now run through June 30, 2026, while annual‑fee credits are available through December 31, 2026. Points redeemed for these purchases are valued at 1.25 cents each, and...
Bye For Now, United Debit Card
The author tested the United MileagePlus Debit Rewards card issued by Sunrise Bank as a credit‑card alternative, but encountered numerous operational hurdles. Linking accounts from non‑partner banks often failed, and the card imposed a $750 transfer limit over any 30‑day...
The One Card EVERYONE Should Get (Especially Now)
Charles Schwab’s High‑Yield Investor Checking account offers a debit card that eliminates ATM and foreign‑transaction fees, making it especially valuable for travelers. The account also provides a pathway to the Schwab‑branded American Express Platinum card, which lets users cash out...
How I Burned 3 Amex Airline Incidental Credits In Minutes
Mark Ostermann outlines a rapid method to generate and burn three Delta Amex airline incidental credits, creating nearly $900 in flight credit without spending cash. He booked a sub‑$100 flight using Business Platinum points at a 35% rebate, then repeatedly...
New Hyatt Promo Worth Up To 100K Points, JetBlue Raises Bag Fees & Delta Is Ditching Starlink
Delta Air Lines and Amazon’s Leo platform announced a partnership to embed next‑generation connectivity and digital services across Delta’s fleet, signaling a strategic shift from satellite‑based solutions like Starlink. Hyatt’s Under Canvas brand launched a limited‑time promotion that rewards glamping...
Alaska Atmos Rewards Ascent Card Offering 85K Bonus
Alaska Airlines has refreshed its Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® card with an 85,000‑mile sign‑up bonus and a $99 companion fare after $4,500 of spending in the first 120 days. The card carries a $95 annual fee and offers 3X...
You Can Earn 7 Free Nights From Hyatt Brand Explorer Perk
Hyatt’s Brand Explorer perk now awards up to seven category 1‑4 free‑night certificates after members stay at five different Hyatt brands, a jump from the original two‑certificate limit. The program currently spans 38 distinct Hyatt brands, from luxury Park Hyatt...
Chasing Ultimate Rewards Redemption Back to This Entry Level
Chase customers can again cash out Ultimate Rewards points at one cent per point after a six‑year hiatus. The author, Benjy Harmon, describes his shift from high‑value Pay Yourself Back redemptions back to plain cash following recent policy changes that...
All The Ways I Have Been Burning My Bilt Cash
The Bilt 2.0 card’s launch introduced a complex Bilt Cash ecosystem, offering credits for dining, travel, shopping, and lifestyle services. Cardholders can redeem cash for monthly GrubHub, Walgreens, Lyft, and restaurant credits, as well as for point accelerators and hotel discounts. Mark...
6 Months of Free Amazon Prime & Then Pay Half Price For Young Adults / Students
Amazon introduced a Prime tier for young adults and students that includes a six‑month free trial, then costs $7.49 per month—half the regular $14.99 rate. The discounted membership provides the full suite of Prime benefits, plus extra perks such as...
Surveys Sent Out About Possible Citi Strata Premier Revamp
Citigroup appears to be testing two revamped versions of its Strata Premier card, each carrying a $195 annual fee. Both proposals retain a 4× points boost on dining during Citi Nights and include a suite of statement credits, such as...
Earn Up to $825 Bonus Today with New SoFi Checking and Savings Account
SoFi is rolling out a new checking and savings account promotion that can net new customers up to $825 in cash and points. The core offer provides a $400 bonus for deposits of $5,000 or more within a 30‑day evaluation...
25% Off Amazon Subscribe & Save Groceries With Promo
Amazon is offering a limited‑time 25 % discount on a single Subscribe & Save item, valid through April 1, 2026. The rebate is automatically applied at checkout for eligible products, encouraging shoppers to try the program without extra steps. Amazon advises customers to select the...
Earn $150 with New Varo Money Account, Plus $150 for Referrals
Varo Bank is offering a $150 cash bonus to new customers who receive at least $500 in qualifying direct deposits within 45 days, with the promotion running through March 31, 2026. The bonus is deposited into the account within 4‑7 business days...
Earn $500 Bonus with New Relay Financial Account
Relay Financial, a fintech platform backed by Thread Bank, is launching a $500 cash bonus for new business checking customers. To qualify, users must deposit $10,000 within the first 30 days and maintain that balance for 90 days. The reward...
Credit Card Application Rules By Bank – A Complete Guide
The guide outlines each major U.S. issuer’s credit‑card application limits, timing rules, and welcome‑offer eligibility. American Express caps five cards with a two‑approval‑per‑90‑days rule, while Chase enforces the notorious 5/24 rule that excludes business cards. Bank of America, Capital One, Barclays, and others impose...
Verizon Customers Can Win FIFA World Cup Tickets & More
Verizon, the official telecommunications sponsor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has launched a series of sweepstakes that let customers win tickets, merchandise, and even an all‑inclusive trip to the championship final in New York/New Jersey. The promotions run from mid‑March...