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Jeffrey Brownson first started reading about traveling for less by using miles and points back in 2009. Since that time, he's been to over 50 countries and become an industry expert in airline and hotel loyalty programs, credit cards, and travel. Whether exploring with his family, a group of friends, or on his own, Jeff always makes sure to absorb the local culture, taste as many new cuisines as possible, and visit a few small breweries when he's away from his home in the Washington, DC area.

  • 5 Things Recent College Grads Need to Know About Credit Cards

    So, you’ve graduated from college this year and it’s time to go out there into the world as an adult. Congratulations! Now it’s time to start thinking about your finances and how you are going to manage them. Credit cards,...
    5 Things Recent College Grads Need to Know About Credit Cards

  • Chase Ink Business Premier Card Review 2024

    The is an attractive option for businesses with high credit card expenditures throughout the year that want to concentrate on earning cash back. However, businesses that prefer to earn travel rewards should look at other credit card alternatives.
    Chase Ink Business Premier Card Review 2024

  • Citi Application And Welcome Bonus Rules

    Like most banks, Citi has its own set of rules when it comes to new account approvals and earning welcome bonuses. Some of these rules can be different depending on whether you are applying for a ThankYou Points-earning card or...
    Citi Application And Welcome Bonus Rules

  • What Is EU 261 And How Does It Work?

    It’s every traveler’s worst nightmare. You arrive at the airport, fight through security and make the hike to your gate only to find your flight has been unexpectedly delayed or worse, canceled. Sadly, virtually everyone who travels will experience this...
    What Is EU 261 And How Does It Work?

  • The Best Ways To Earn Airline Miles

    There was once a time when the best way to earn airline miles was to fly as much as possible, as far as possible and in business or first class if you could afford it. That time is no more....
    The Best Ways To Earn Airline Miles

  • The Best 4 Apps For Tracking Credit Cards And Travel Rewards

    If you only use one credit card, regularly stay with a single hotel chain and only fly on one airline, you can probably keep track of your loyalty accounts on your own. There are only a few logins that you...
    The Best 4 Apps For Tracking Credit Cards And Travel Rewards

  • Why The Chase Aeroplan Card Might Be Good For United Flyers

    When it comes to picking an airline to fly, many people are creatures of habit. Whether this is because their companies require them to fly with certain airlines or because they’ve gained elite status and enjoy the perks, people often...
    Why The Chase Aeroplan Card Might Be Good For United Flyers

  • Capital One Application And Welcome Bonus Rules

    If you’ve watched any live television or listened to the radio at any time over the past several years, you’ve probably seen or heard an ad for a Capital One credit card. Until 2018, Capital One points had a fixed...
    Capital One Application And Welcome Bonus Rules

  • Is The Chase Ink Business Premier Worth The Annual Fee?

    Over the past decade, Chase has regularly updated its Ink business card lineup. Occasionally, a new card is announced. Other times, a card fades away and is never seen again. Chase introduced the in 2021, and it differs from other...
    Is The Chase Ink Business Premier Worth The Annual Fee?

  • Capital One’s Best Ever Credit Card Offer Can Help You Get More Than 10% In Rewards

    More than 10% back? Yes, you read that right. Unfortunately, it doesn’t apply to all of your spending, but even if it’s just a couple of categories, the ability to redeem points for 10% back is definitely something we want...
    Capital One’s Best Ever Credit Card Offer Can Help You Get More Than 10% In Rewards

  • Biden Announcement: The Latest Covid-19 Requirements For Returning To The United States

    With the recent discovery and subsequent spread of the new Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus, many countries are tightening up their rules for international travel. Whether it is with increased testing, mandatory quarantines or outright travel bans, the lengths...
    Biden Announcement: The Latest Covid-19 Requirements For Returning To The United States

  • Who Should (And Shouldn’t) Get The Capital One Venture X?

    Capital One stepped up to the plate and hit a home run with their top-end credit card. The is Capital One’s first premium travel credit card and it’s easy to see how it has quickly become a favorite card for...
    Who Should (And Shouldn’t) Get The Capital One Venture X?

  • The Real Challenge With Valuing Miles And Points

    Asking, “What is the value of a mile or point?” is like asking what a work of art is worth. Not only do different categories of points and miles have different values, but each individual program’s point or mile is...
    The Real Challenge With Valuing Miles And Points

  • 4 Tools To Help You Book Your Own Award Tickets

    It’s easy to get excited about the potential of traveling with miles and points. You see a few pictures on Instagram with captions about how someone flew there for free, you read a couple of blog posts about credit cards...
    4 Tools To Help You Book Your Own Award Tickets

  • American Express Serve Reloadable Prepaid Debit Card 2024 Review

    American Express offers three different types of Serve cards, the , the American Express Serve® FREE Reloads and the American Express Serve® Cash Back. All three cards can take the place of a traditional bank account, giving customers alternate options...
    American Express Serve Reloadable Prepaid Debit Card 2024 Review

  • Credit Cards: What Is Two-Player Mode?

    Many people who jump into the credit card rewards game do so because they want to travel. They want to earn enough points or cash back for a flight, a hotel stay or maybe even activity tickets. Unfortunately, you have...
    Credit Cards: What Is Two-Player Mode?

  • Many Americans Have Already Received Their $600 Stimulus Payments—Have You?

    Several months ago, millions of Americans received the first round of stimulus payments from the federal government. Since then, we have been waiting and waiting and waiting for a second round of payments—and on Dec. 29th, we saw the disbursement...
    Many Americans Have Already Received Their $600 Stimulus Payments—Have You?

  • What Is A Product Change And Should You Do One?

    As you read about loyalty programs and learn about the credit cards that can help you travel the world for less, you will eventually come across someone who mentions that they just did—or are planning to do—a product change for...
    What Is A Product Change And Should You Do One?

  • What Is Credit Card Churning?

    When you first get started in the world of travel rewards, you may find all sorts of terms that you don’t understand. One such term that comes up again and again, both online and in person, is credit card churning....
    What Is Credit Card Churning?

  • OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card Review 2024

    The is a good option to help rebuild your credit. There’s no credit check required to apply, so your credit score doesn’t matter like it will with traditional credit cards. And, it has a low annual fee of . It’s...
    OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card Review 2024

  • 5 Things Recent High School Grads Need To Know About Credit Cards

    Congratulations! You made it through high school and you’re at a major transition time in your life. Whether moving on to higher education, taking a gap year or getting right to work at a full-time job, you’ll want to make...
    5 Things Recent High School Grads Need To Know About Credit Cards

  • American Express Helps Small Business Recovery And Invests In Black-Owned Businesses

    American Express recently conducted a Small Business Recovery Research study and found some troubling results. Of the small businesses surveyed, 62% said that they may not be able to stay in business if consumer spending hasn’t recovered to pre-COVID levels...
    American Express Helps Small Business Recovery And Invests In Black-Owned Businesses

  • Chase United Club Infinite Card Review 2024

    The welcome bonus of makes adding the to your wallet easy; the annual fee makes keeping it difficult. Unless you regularly fly United, check multiple bags and want to have United Club and Star Alliance Lounge access, there are better...
    Chase United Club Infinite Card Review 2024

About

Jeffrey Brownson first started reading about traveling for less by using miles and points back in 2009. Since that time, he's been to over 50 countries and become an industry expert in airline and hotel loyalty programs, credit cards, and travel. Whether exploring with his family, a group of friends, or on his own, Jeff always makes sure to absorb the local culture, taste as many new cuisines as possible, and visit a few small breweries when he's away from his home in the Washington, DC area.