Guides
Bank Bonuses Can Fund Your Next Trip—Here’s How to Pursue Them Safely
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.
Sick Abroad? Start the Travel Insurance Claim Before You Leave the Doctor
A medical claim from Japan shows why travelers should collect itemized bills, doctors’ letters, prescriptions and transportation receipts before returning home.
The 2027 Total Solar Eclipse Is Already a Points Trip—Start With the Hotel
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.
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
Can You Book a Hotel Award Night for Someone Else? The Rules Aren’t the Same
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.
Need an EIN for Your Business? Read the Free IRS Process, and Why It Matters for Points & Miles
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.
100 Travel Insurance Claim Scenarios: What’s Covered?
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.
Amex Resy Credits Now Require an Eligibility Badge—Check Before You Dine
Starting August 1, a restaurant’s Resy listing alone isn’t enough—look for the qualifying badge before paying.
Before You Transfer Points, Use This Free Award Trip Planning Checklist
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.
Can You Get a Chase Sapphire Bonus? The New Eligibility Rules for Preferred and Reserve
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.
Business Credit Card Application Guide – How to Complete the App
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How to Check your 5/24 Score in Minutes
For those of us deep in the world of travel rewards and credit card points, the “5/24 rule” is a