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From family resorts to private islands: Where to stay in the Seychelles on points

The Indian Ocean is dotted with thousands of small islands, including the 115 that make up the Seychelles. While some countries, like the Maldives, continue to experience explosive growth in tourism and have seen many new properties open, the Seychelles remains much more exclusive. Not only are there are only a handful of international flights …

Mortgage Rates Today, Feb. 13 & Rate Forecast For Next Week – The Mortgage Reports

Mortgage Rates Today, Feb. 13 & Rate Forecast For Next Week  The Mortgage Reports

[Targeted] 10,000 Membership Rewards Points For Enrolling In Pay Over Time

Update 2/16/21: Another round has gone out at this link. Hat tip to abmo224 Update 9/10/20: Another round has gone out. Surprised to see this after American Express started auto enrolling cardholders. Hat tip to Adam K. Update 6/9/20: Another targeted link now available. Hat tip to TwelveBall Update 5/19/20: Another link now available. Hat […]

How to redeem miles with the American Airlines AAdvantage program

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. American miles have devalued over the last few years due to factors like stingy business class availability, migrating to dynamic pricing, etc. However, there are still plenty of ways to maximize redemptions with American Airlines AAdvantage. Yes, American provides an extensive network of exciting …

Credit card retention bonus – was it a yes or no? – The Points Guy

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced credit card issuers that focus on travel rewards to make big changes to keep cardholders. We saw issuers offer lucrative sign-up bonuses, allow travel credits to be used on non-travel items and boost the points per dollar spent on categories including dining, groceries and online streaming. Want more credit card news and …

Discovering a new favorite restaurant with the Amex Gold dining credit

Many top travel rewards credit cards come with an array of perks designed to entice new cardholders and retain the business of existing ones. Issuers dangle carrots like bonus categories and travel credits in the hopes that new applicants bring in more than enough revenue — through annual fees, interest charges and interchange fees — …

Are You Being Too Frugal in Retirement?

You might be surprised how common it is to be so afraid to spend that you don’t fully enjoy your retirement. But there are things you can do about that. Here are four tips if your fears are holding you back.

It’s all about extra benefits: A review of the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Credit Card

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post with regularly updated information.  Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card overview The Marriott Bonvoy Business™ American Express® Card is a solid small-business card for Marriott Bonvoy fans. While it’s not the best overall travel card, it comes with useful perks such as an annual free night at hotels costing …

Is IHG Ambassador Status Worth It?

IHG Ambassador status is a niche elite status tier that many travelers have never heard of. It provides exclusive benefits at InterContinental Hotels, plus automatic IHG Rewards Club Platinum Elite…