Sharing the tricks and tools of better travel
Jonathan emailed me last week asking if I had any good ideas where he might find a table of all the transferable points options available. There aren't really that many programs that allow transfers, but those that do are large enough and with enough overlap that it can be confusing. There also isn't, as Jonathan pointed out, any good way to view … [Read more...]
The number one question I get from family, friends, and fans is which ONE credit card should they use to get free travel. This is a very important question. While I may have over a dozen cards tailored to specific purposes, most people don't have the time or interest to fine-tune the ideal rewards card portfolio. There are also very few people … [Read more...]
There have been several reports in recent weeks of Chase canceling the Sapphire Preferred cards of people who have combined points between individuals. (To clarify, when points are moved between people Chase calls this “combining,” and when points are moved between Ultimate Rewards and a loyalty program this is called … [Read more...]
Gabe wrote me an message on Monday with this question. I've been getting similar email more regularly. It's a good question, and one I've answered here and there when reviewing each card individually. But I think we need a real debate and would appreciate input from all of you, too. Here's Gabe's email: I guess the question really boils down to … [Read more...]
In the past few days, I've talked to family members who travel rarely and friends who travel every week. They all love Southwest Airlines, and most have a Southwest Airlines Visa credit card. I tell each of them to cancel that card and get a Sapphire Preferred Visa instead. Both cards are offered by Chase, and in some cases these people already … [Read more...]
