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Amex Airline Fee Credit: What Still Works in 2026?

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 ~ Chris Wada ~ Leave a comment

Trying to figure out how to use your Amex airline fee credit and not sure what counts? We have you covered in this guide for 2026.

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How to Emulate Hotel Elite Status When You Don’t Have Status

May 30, 2026May 31, 2026 ~ Chris Wada ~ Leave a comment

Not everyone has the appetite to stay 50+ nights in a hotel chain to earn elite status, so what are the ways to get something comparable?

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Marriott Bonvoy Expands Points Top Off to 25K, But…

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 ~ Chris Wada ~ Leave a comment

We appreciate the thought that Marriott recognized the lagging value of their free night certificates, but we think they took the wrong approach.

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The Best Credit Cards to Use at Costco in 2026

March 3, 2026May 20, 2026 ~ Chris Wada ~ Leave a comment

Let’s take a deeper look at the best credit card to use at Costco locations within the US, along with alternatives and how we determined ranking.

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The Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounges for Families (2026)

February 21, 2026April 14, 2026 ~ Chris Wada ~ Leave a comment

Thought it would be a worthwhile exercise to focus specifically on airport lounges for families to access given the recent changes for many programs.

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United TravelBank: “Loophole” Get Patched, Life Moves On

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 ~ Chris Wada ~ Leave a comment

Recent reports suggest American Express no longer reimbursing expenses on United TravelBank, but since this was just a “loophole”, it’s hard to cry foul.

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Bilt Drama Continues: Backlash Over Special 5X TPG Bonus

February 11, 2026April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Wada ~ Leave a comment

Sadly, the Bilt drama continues to chug along, as the company seems unable or unwilling to make things right for its Day 1 customers.

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Bilt Is Taking A Beating Over Its Self-Inflicted Wounds

January 28, 2026April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Wada ~ Leave a comment

After a botched roll out of its change in credit card issuers, Bilt seems to have lost a lot of consumer confidence from those in the points hobby.

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