Are My Credit Card Annual Fees Worth It? My 2026 Audit
Are my credit card annual fees worth it? I audit 17 cards, $3,008 in annual fees, and the real value of the benefits I use in 2026.
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How to Earn Points and Miles Faster in 2026 (Without Overspending)
Learn how to earn points and miles faster using welcome bonuses, shopping portals, bonus categories, and stacking — without opening new cards or overspending.
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Get Strategic About Opening Credit Cards in 2026
The rules exist for a reason. But so does knowing when your situation is different. The Honest Truth About My First Three Years I’ll be straight with you: for my first two and a half, maybe even three years in this hobby, I had no strategy. None. I was excited, I was applying, and I…
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The Complete Guide to Aeroplan Points: How to Earn, Transfer & Maximize Value (2026)
Learn how Aeroplan points work, how to earn and transfer them from major programs, understand the award chart, find sweet spots, use stopovers, and maximize value for premium flights to Europe, Asia, and beyond.
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Two Deadlines. One Decision. Here’s How to Think About Transferring to Aeroplan Right Now.
Aeroplan raises its award chart June 1 and Rove’s 25% transfer bonus ends June 6. Here’s how to search, transfer, and book before both deadlines hit.
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Rove Now Transfers to Aeroplan — Grab the 25% Bonus
Rove Miles now transfers to Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1 — with a limited-time 25% bonus through June 6. Here’s what you can book and how to transfer smart.
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Best Credit Cards for Points & Miles in 2026
Not all credit cards are created equal — and the right one depends entirely on you. In this honest, no-affiliate-bias guide I break down the best travel rewards credit cards across all four ecosystems, every major spending category, and every type of traveler. From complete beginners to advanced points and miles enthusiasts — this is where to start.
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9 Best Points and Miles Tools That Help You Book Free Flights and Hotels (2026)
My personal toolkit for earning and redeeming points — everything I use to fly business class and book luxury hotels for less. Best points and miles tools and resources including Seats.aero, CardPointers, Savewise, Rove Miles, Rakuten, AwardTool and Thrifty Traveler, Roame.travel and Flight Points
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How to Book Charleston, SC for Almost Free Using Points and Miles (We Paid $31)
Yes, $31. No, it’s not a typo. Let’s set the scene. Five nights in Charleston, South Carolina — one of the most beautiful, history-soaked cities on the East Coast. Two hotels. Round-trip flights for two. The kind of trip that, if you booked it the “normal” way, would run you $2,878.81. What we actually paid out…
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Japan Transportation Costs 2025 – Bullet Train, Metro & How to Earn Points on All of It
Wondering how to get around Japan and what it actually costs?
During our 10-day trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, we used a mix of the Shinkansen (bullet train), the Suica app for local transit, and taxis to navigate the country with ease. In this guide, I break down the exact cost of transportation in Japan, how to use tools like Google Maps to simplify your routes, and how we spent just $872 getting around multiple cities.
I also share how I booked Shinkansen tickets through Klook, when it makes sense to use taxis, and how to earn points on Japan transportation using the right credit cards and shopping portals.
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, this is everything you need to confidently navigate trains, buses, and taxis—while maximizing points along the way.
