22 articles tagged with "2026"
Premium cards now run $795-$895 while mid-tier cards hold near $95-$395. We analyze the 2026 fee gap and how to decide w…
We analyze the best co-branded airline cards of 2026 across Delta, United, American, and Southwest, plus when a flexible…
The Amex Platinum's fee jumped to $895 in the 2025 refresh. We analyze its credit stack, lounge access, and who can actu…
New to rewards? We explain how to choose your first card in 2026, why paying in full matters most, and which simple card…
We analyze the best dining and grocery cards of 2026, from the 4x Amex Gold to no-fee options like Capital One Savor and…
United's April 2026 overhaul ties mileage earning to holding a co-branded card. We analyze what changed, who wins, who l…
The Southwest Companion Pass lets a companion fly with you for just taxes. We explain the 135,000-point 2026 requirement…
We analyze the best $0-fee rewards cards of 2026, from flat 2% cash back to category bonuses and points that pair with p…
Hotel elite status promises upgrades and breakfast, but the breakeven has worsened. We analyze when status is worth chas…
Hilton points are worth just 0.4-0.5 cents in 2026, but free-night certificates and easy earning change the math. We ana…
We compare the four major transferable-points programs in 2026 on partner quality, hotel value, and valuations. Each win…
How to evaluate credit card sign-up bonuses in 2026 without manufactured spending or debt. We cover timing, eligibility …
IHG points value just 0.5 cents in 2026, but the program earns them fast and offers a fourth-night-free benefit. We anal…
Marriott Bonvoy points average 0.7-0.8 cents in 2026 under dynamic pricing. We analyze where value survives, the 5th-nig…
Bilt retired its original card and launched three Cardless cards in 2026, now earning on mortgages too. We analyze the B…
A step-by-step 2026 guide to booking award flights to Europe: earning the right points, finding availability with the be…
Shopping portals like Rakuten stack on top of credit card rewards and store sales. We explain how layering works in 2026…
While rivals changed earning rules in 2026, American kept AAdvantage award levels unchanged. We analyze why its miles st…
A running record of 2026 loyalty devaluations: Hyatt's May chart change, airline earning-rule shifts, and what the $11B+…
We analyze the Chase Sapphire Preferred's published earn rates, $95 fee, transfer partners, and the 2026 program changes…
We analyze Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and IHG on published award pricing and 2026 devaluations. Hyatt still leads on per-po…
Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One and Citi convert to airline and hotel partners. We explain how they wo…