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Chase Ink Business Cash & Unlimited 90k Welcome Bonuses: Why These No-Fee Cards Should Be in Your Wallet
Chase Ink Business Cash and Chase Ink Business Unlimited cards offer $900 welcome bonuses (90,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points!!) with no annual fees. These business credit cards actually earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points that transfer to Southwest, United, Hyatt, and Marriott when paired with Chase Sapphire cards. These cards are the BEST way to level up your points & miles travel!
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August is bringing the heat and not just outside. 🥵 From major limited-time bonuses to brand-new cards on the scene, this month is stacked with opportunities to earn big rewards. Whether you’re booking fall travel or saving up for something bucket list-worthy, we’ve rounded up the best credit card offers right now to help you travel more and spend way less.
Should You Jump on Southwest’s New 100k Offers? Read This First.
Southwest just launched a 100,000-point welcome offer on all three of its personal credit cards and it’s packed with potential if you’re eyeing the Companion Pass for 2026. This post breaks down what you need to know, how to time your strategy, and how to decide if this card is right for your travel goals.
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THIS is why we don’t avoid travel credit cards with annual fees! Annual fees are almost always worth it for the first year, but what about after that? Learn the importance of welcome offers, how to decide if keeping the card long term makes sense for your travel goals, and how to downgrade or cancel you card, if needed.
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Chase just dropped three exciting new credit card offers — including the revamped Chase Sapphire Preferred®, the premium Sapphire Reserve®, and the all-new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠. In this beginner-friendly guide, we break down the welcome bonuses, best perks, and help you figure out which Chase Sapphire card is right for you!
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Discover how Thrifty Traveler Premium finds cheap flights, award availability, and tailored deals for you. We’re sharing how we booked business class to Europe and luxury Hyatt hotels using alerts—plus $10 off your first year.
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!
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.
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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!
Ultimate Guide to the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is like the garlic powder on your spice rack: a staple item. Here’s our Ultimate Guide to one of our favorite cards for all points and miles travelers. Did someone say 2x on every purchase??
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Travel Freely: Your Ultimate Points and Miles Sidekick
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How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass
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Ultimate Guide to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
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Ultimate Guide to the Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
Looking into applying for the Chase Ink Business Unlimited®? Here's our Ultimate Guide for everything you need to know about one of our Chase favorite business cards! Spoiler Alert: We have three of them.
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!