Bank bonuses can cover travel expenses that points don’t. Here’s how to calculate the real return, manage the risks and evaluate five current offers.
A medical claim from Japan shows why travelers should collect itemized bills, doctors’ letters, prescriptions and transportation receipts before returning home.
The August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse will cross southern Spain and Egypt. Here’s how to secure lodging, monitor award flights and preserve flexibility.
Who would have thought your next big credit card welcome bonus could start with a trip to Costco? Buying and
Hotel points can cover someone else’s stay, but certificates and elite benefits follow different rules. Here’s how Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and IHG compare.
Getting an EIN is free, usually quick, and useful for legitimate side hustles and small businesses. Here’s how to apply through the IRS, handle state registration, understand the costs, and use it responsibly in a points-and-miles strategy.
Explore 100 real-world travel insurance claim scenarios and see how credit card coverage, single-trip insurance, and annual travel policies may respond. Use the searchable database to understand common coverage gaps, exclusions, documentation requirements, and possible claim outcomes.
Starting August 1, a restaurant’s Resy listing alone isn’t enough—look for the qualifying badge before paying.
Award trips have a lot of moving pieces—and one missed detail can become an expensive mistake. The free thePointsPage Travel Planning Checklist helps organize your flights, hotels, transfers and trip protection before you book.
Chase has completely rewritten the eligibility rules for its Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve cards. Here is how to determine whether you may be approved, whether you can earn the welcome bonus, and what to do when Chase shows you a bonus eligibility pop-up.