What’s better than gorging on delicious food at that new restaurant that just opened up? Getting rewarded for it! And that’s precisely what dining credit cards do. But each card has its rules, and who has the time to read all of that? That’s why I did the heavy lifting for you. Whether you like to tour restaurants from […]

Are you a frequent traveler? Do you want to earn points quickly while enjoying awesome travel perks? If so, there are 3 top cards worth considering: Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Capital One Venture X.  All 3 of these credit cards are premium travel cards that offer lounge access, travel insurance, great point/mile programs, […]

Curious about why World of Hyatt is considered one of the best hotel loyalty programs? Here’s a look at all the exclusive perks it has to offer. Originally Published on https://thefrugalexpat.com/

If you’re a loyal patron of the IHG hotels, you can’t go wrong with the IHG Premier Card. Here’s a comprehensive review of all the perks it has to offer. Originally Published on https://thefrugalexpat.com/

With summer right around the corner, people are gearing up to jet off and explore the world on vacation. Some travelers like waiting until the last moment and seeing what kind of random deals they can score, while others prefer to search ahead and utilize their points for the most comfortable flight possible. It doesn’t matter if someone wants […]

Points and miles are the budget traveler’s bread and butter. On average, a roundtrip domestic flight in the U.S. costs $381.53. This makes using points to purchase a flight seem like a no-brainer.   But not all flight redemptions are created equal. Sometimes, it’s actually better/cheaper to purchase a flight with cash instead of points.  Let’s […]

The debate over whether high schools in America should teach financial literacy courses rages as students continue to rack up credit card debt. In 2022, 46% of college students used credit cards, and 40% carried at least $1000 in credit card debt.  More disturbing is that the same study found that 38% of those with […]

Chase Bank is currently offering a whopping 75,000 ($750) bonus points to new recipients of the Chase Sapphire Preferred or the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. Both cards offer a variety of travel-related point bonuses and complimentary access to services like DashPass and Instacart+. This bonus is ending soon! Chase has announced it will end on […]

Citi recently launched the Strata Premier, a travel rewards card that lets you earn up to 10X points on travel purchases.  This card has a $95 annual fee and replaces the legacy Citi Premier card. While most of the Strata card’s features are identical to those of the legacy card, there are a few new benefits, […]

The Chase Sapphire Preferred card is one of the most versatile travel credit cards out there, making it ideal for both experienced points and miles earners and those new to the world of travel credit cards. Plus, with a recently announced welcome offer that is one of the largest, now is a great time to take advantage […]