There is an ancient proverb about giving a man a fish and feeding him for a day vs. teaching him how to fish and feeding him for a lifetime. In this saying, the basic point is that instead of ...

A credit card devaluation is a reduction in the value of benefits or rewards provided by a credit card. This can be something as straightforward as removing an earning category or as subtle as making ...

Travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way I use my credit card rewards, airline miles and hotel points. Previously, I would typically either transfer my Chase Ultimate Rewards ...

Let’s say you used a credit card to buy framed wall art from Urban Outfitters, and it turns out to be a little too store-bought for your spouse’s taste (this may or may not be a true story). What ...

With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...

You'll typically forfeit unused rewards when closing a credit card account. You can preserve your rewards value by transferring or redeeming points before closing an account. Co-branded card rewards ...

As the holiday travel season gets underway, you could risk losing hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. Experts warn that hackers are increasingly going after your hard-earned loyalty points and ...

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For years, I’ve seen the same mistake play out repeatedly. Someone reaches out to me for help booking an award flight or ...