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Staples Fee-Free Gift Cards: Current Deal and Complete History [Updated Weekly]
Staples regularly waives the activation fee on $200 Visa and Mastercard gift cards. Here’s the promotion currently available, how you can earn up to 5x points, and a complete history of previous offers.

I Booked Antarctica for Under $10,000 Solo: This is What I Want to Share About It
I just booked an 11-day Antarctica expedition for $9,895 after HX waived a $3,730 solo supplement. Here’s how to visit Antarctica, what it costs, which expedition ships stand out, and why this trip will finally complete my journey to all seven continents.

TSA PreCheck’s New Gateside Pass Lets You Visit Airport Gates Without a Flight
TSA’s new Gateside program allows eligible PreCheck members to visit secure airport terminals without flying. Here’s how to apply and where it works.

Marriott Is Offering 20K Bonus Points on Hawaii and Mexico Packages—But Compare the Bundle First
Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 20,000 bonus points on eligible Hawaiʻi and Mexico vacation packages booked by September 30. Here’s when the deal makes sense—and why you should price the trip separately first.

Bilt’s September Rent Day Offers Up to a 100% Virgin Bonus—But Most Members Get Less
Bilt members can receive a 25% to 100% Virgin transfer bonus on September 1. Here’s the tier math and when $200 in Bilt Cash is worth considering.

Bilt Mortgage Offer: 50,000 Points, but Check Which Version You Have
Bilt’s mortgage promotion can be worth 50,000 points, but the current public terms no longer award 25,000 points at pre-approval, making it essential to check your exact offer and compare the underlying loan costs.

Save 30% on Thrifty Traveler Premium for National Cheap Flight Day
Thrifty Traveler is taking 30% off the first year of Premium and Premium+ for new members—but only through August 20, 2026.

Aeroplan’s 25% Air Canada Award Sale Ends August 18—But Partner Flights Don’t Count
Aeroplan members can save up to 25% on eligible Air Canada awards through June 2027, but partner flights are excluded and premium-cabin eligibility remains unclear.

Striking Gold at Costco: Points, Miles, and Cash from 1oz Metals
Who would have thought your next big credit card welcome bonus could start with a trip to Costco? Buying and

American Airlines Awards From 6,000 Etihad Miles—The Short-Haul Sweet Spot Explained
Select American Airlines economy awards covering 500 flown miles or less can cost just 6,000 Etihad Guest miles each way.

Is Your Credit Card Actually Worth the Annual Fee? This Tool Does the Math For You
That premium credit card may advertise thousands of dollars in annual benefits—but how much are those benefits actually worth to you? The thePointsPage Annual Fee Valuation Tool helps you compare the card’s real value with the realistic alternative before your next annual fee arrives.

Southwest’s Promotional Companion Pass Is Back—Book One Round Trip by August 6
Southwest is offering a promotional Companion Pass after one qualifying round trip or two one-way flights. Here’s how to register, qualify and use it.