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How to meet credit card minimum spending requirements

11+ hour, 7+ min ago   (1441+ words) Many travel credit cards feature excellent welcome bonuses for new cardholders. However, you generally need to spend a particular amount on your new card within a specific time period to earn the bonus — and this required spending may exceed what…...

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What is a free night certificate, and how do you use it?

1+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (978+ words) The best travel credit cards offer benefits like lounge access, airline companion tickets and automatic elite status. The reason I love a free night award is that this single benefit can basically offset the entire annual fee of a hotel…...

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7 travel statement credits worth using every year

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1302+ words) Some of the best travel credit cards also happen to be some of the most expensive to carry. With annual fees that can range north of $500, and even some that are closing in on the $1,000 mark, it can be hard…...

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Ways to use Chase Points (beyond flights and hotels)

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1640+ words) For many travelers, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are synonymous with flights and hotel stays. And while those can certainly be some of the most valuable ways to redeem points, they're far from the only options available. If you've built up…...

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United launches mileage-earning debit card with unique savings tie-in

9+ mon, 4+ day ago   (490+ words) United Airlines just introduced a debit card that earns MileagePlus miles. The card certainly won't be for everyone — particularly those looking to maximize their benefits and perks with the airline's cobranded credit cards — but there are likely still some travelers…...