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One-third of holiday gift givers feel pressure to spend too much, CardRatings survey reveals

By Cardratings Staff | Updated on March 12, 2025

A CardRatings survey looks at what people spend, how they spend it and who they spend it on when it comes...

The best travel credit cards for fair credit

By Bill Gilman | Updated on February 19, 2025

If you've got a vacation or business trip planned, you will want to make sure you have a credit card in...

How to use Delta Vacations to reach Delta Medallion status in 2025

By Holly Johnson | Updated on February 11, 2025

With the new spending-based requirements to earn Delta Medallion status, Delta SkyMiles members can reach each tier of elite status with...

5 ways to earn elite airline status faster in the new year

By Holly Johnson | Updated on February 6, 2025

If you want to earn elite status with your favorite airline this year or reach a higher tier of status than...

Can you transfer airline miles between loyalty programs?

By Erica Sandberg | Updated on February 3, 2025

Congratulations: you have accumulated a large amount of rewards on your travel credit cards! Now you want to use them the...

Can authorized users use global entry credit?

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on January 2, 2025

Once approved, you won't need to renew your Global Entry membership for five years. However, that doesn't mean you can't use...

Guide to Capital One Miles

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on October 22, 2024

How much are Capital One miles worth? Can miles be transferred? Which Capital One credit cards earn miles? Learn all this...

Are airline credit cards worth it? What they offer that general travel cards don’t

By Jennifer Doss | Updated on September 18, 2024

If you feel like airlines nickel and dime you for everything these days, you're not alone. It still feels foreign to...

Glossary of travel rewards credit cards terms to know

By Brooklyn Lowery | Updated on September 18, 2024

Travel rewards credit cards can open doors to experiences you never dreamed possible. But, as with many adventures, your experience will...

Strategies to level up your IHG elite status

By Choncé Maddox | Updated on August 19, 2024

Elite membership status levels include Silver Elite, Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, and Diamond Elite, each offering progressively better perks like bonus...