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Hyatt’s 2025 Award Chart Changes: What’s Going Up, What’s Coming Down
Hyatt’s 2025 award chart changes are here! Some properties are moving up, others down, but the best news? The chart itself stays the same—no point increases or rumored Category 9! *phew* See which popular properties are shifting and how to make the most of your points before the changes take effect.
Flexible Travel Rewards Cards vs. Co-Branded Credit Cards
Not sure whether to get a flexible travel rewards card or a co-branded airline or hotel card? Learn the difference between the two, which one to prioritize first, and why a mix of both is the ultimate points and miles travel strategy!
Maximize Your Credit Card Points with Airline Alliances
Want to book flights for fewer points? Airline alliances are the secret sauce! By using partner airlines, you can stretch your credit card points wayyyy further. Learn how to maximize your points with airline alliances, so you can start flying more for less!
Will Points and Miles Travel Destroy Your Credit Score?
Worried that opening credit cards for points and miles will wreck your credit score? Spoiler alert: It won’t (if you do it right). In fact, responsible credit card use can actually boost your score and get you free flights and hotel stays. Let’s bust the myths, break down how credit scores really work, and show you how to travel more—without tanking your credit.
The Chase 5/24 Rule Explained
Thinking about getting a travel rewards credit card? Hold up! Chase has a strict 5/24 rule, and if you don’t plan ahead, you could get locked out of some of the best travel cards. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to track it—so you don’t miss out on free travel!
Keep, Downgrade, or Cancel Your Credit Card?
Not sure whether to keep, downgrade, or cancel your credit card? This guide breaks it all down with tips on evaluating annual fees, retention offers, and more. Plus, get a sample retention call script to save money and maximize value.
Travel Freely: Your Ultimate Points and Miles Sidekick
Travel Freely simplifies points and miles travel with tools to track card deadlines, maximize welcome offers, and stay organized— perfect for beginners or pros and it’s all for free.
What is a Transfer Bonus? (& Why You Should Care)
Unlock the secret to stretching your credit card points with transfer bonuses! Learn how they work, see a real example (like saving 11k points on flights), and get tips to saving big on award travel.
Why I Don’t Add My Spouse as an Authorized User
When traveling on points and miles, you're always on the hunt for ways to earn more credit card points. Although you want to meet your minimum spend, adding your spouse as an authorized user could have you missing out on some serious stacks of points!
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