In a surprising announcement sent to Citi ThankYou Rewards members, the credit card program has announced a devaluation of one of its 20 airline and hotel transfer partners, Emirates Skywards. Currently, Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees) cardholders can transfer their ThankYou Rewards points to Skywards at a 1:1 rate. However, beginning on […]

JetBlue TrueBlue points just got more valuable. Since JetBlue expanded its partnership with Japan Airlines, you can now book JAL flights with TrueBlue points — and there are some fantastic deals out there. Here’s how you can take advantage of our new favorite sweet spot for visiting Japan on points and miles. How to book […]

If you’re jumping into the travel rewards game, picking which credit card to start with can be overwhelming. There are a lot of competitive options, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this guide, we’ll walk through two popular beginner travel credit cards — the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and […]

The American Express® Gold Card is one of our top picks when it comes to earning bonus points on dining and groceries. However, offsetting its high $325 annual fee (see rates and fees) by maximizing up to $424 in annual statement credits takes a fair bit of effort — especially when you’re abroad. I’ve spent […]

One of our favorite Maui hotels, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, is wrapping up an extensive multiyear renovation, and The Points Guy got an exclusive first look inside. I’ve had a long love affair with this property: It was the first hotel I reviewed when I started at TPG in 2019, and I’ve […]

With the flurry of activity and potential stressors on cruise embarkation day, from encountering traffic on your way to the port to facing massive check-in queues once you get there, it’s understandable that you might want to settle into your cabin or relax on a lounger on the sundeck once you finally make it on […]

When it comes to cobranded airline credit cards, United loyalists have four main options for personal cards. Among them, two popular standouts include the mid-tier United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees) and the top-tier United Club℠ Card (see rates and fees), both issued by Chase. Both cards offer perks with United and statement credits […]

The security screening company Clear is now testing out new e-gates at three U.S. airports, and TPG got an exclusive first look at the new gates in action at Oakland International Airport (OAK). New Clear e-gates at Oakland International Airport (OAK). CLINT HENDERSON/THE POINTS GUY If you have a membership in the expedited security program […]

Friends and family members in search of a quick recommendation often ask me what the best credit card is, and my answer is always the same: It’s impossible to pick a single best credit card. While that might seem like a frustrating response, I firmly believe that what’s important isn’t picking the best credit card […]

TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt advisor and investor. The Bilt news keeps rolling in. After introducing the ability to pay rent with more credit cards and redeem Bilt Points for student loans, the Bilt Rewards program has revealed that Southwest Rapid Rewards will be its newest transfer partner. Bilt currently partners with 18 […]