All things points

I have some very large purchases coming up. Building a new house, so a whole lot of furniture/interior decor, a TV, a heater, etc. I might as well put them all on a new card. Any recs for what I shoul… more

Don't forget about churning bank accounts! Wells Fargo business checking has a pretty easy one for $400/$825 for $2.5k/25k held for 30 days; no DD needed. Also Cit bank has $100 for adding $2.5k. … more

If I book two rooms for three nights each should I get six nights credited towards my Marriott status? It looks like they only awarded me three.

Okay, I'll start off by saying I'm a complete newbie and probably am a huge misfit on this bowl, but I want to start fresh. I never got into the whole credit card and points business, but I se… more

How hard is it to transfer United, American, and Marriott points from one spouse to another. One spouse died. We still have login credentials. Do we need a death certificate?

Hi! Want to trade a GOH 2027 for the use of my amex gold or chase ink referral!
thanks!

Sometimes I check in and magically get bumped up to a suite. Other times nada. Is there a trick to consistently score upgrades? Status, timing, or just luck?

More Amex Plat rumors. $300 Lululemon (split into $75/quarter) and $400 Resy credits.

My guess is that these will replace Saks and Equinox? If this and the $600 FHR end up being true, it could make the… more

Ok I just walked past an airport lounge and I felt like a kid staring into a candy store lol. I'm just doing enough travel these days to find perks like that intriguing. For those who have lounge … more

Where/how do you guys book business or first classes using points? And what’s the best way to transfer points from credit card to travel site?

Has anyone found a sweet spot for hotel redemptions lately? I used to get insane value with Hyatt, but now even random suburban hotels are pricing like luxury resorts. Where are you all finding the be… more

How do you decide when to use points vs pay cash? I’m staring at a flight where the points value is “okay” but not amazing, and I can’t tell if I should hoard for a bigger redemption later. What’s you… more

With the new Atmos program do they still have something like the first class guest upgrades available?

If you had to stick with one airline loyalty program for the next 5 years, which would you pick? I keep bouncing between Delta, United, and American depending on where the promos are, but it feels lik… more

Turning in my CSR for Venture X and also have AX gold (for dining) and AX blue preferred (groceries and gas). Mainly doing it for the lounge options (such as at DCA). Any pointers on Capital One univ… more

Can someone explain to me how gifting Hyatt Guest of Honor works?

Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve card still worth it now that they have increased the annual fee so high? $795 is a lot in my opinion, and I'm not sure if it's an expense I should take up right n… more

Are Hyatt GoH posts banned from here now? I’ve seen a couple notifications pop up mentioning Hyatt certificates, but when I go to click the post it’s gone.

Have you been able to afford first-class tickets with points? I guess it takes being super flexible with timing because every time I am able to take a vacation, my points don't cut it for the air … more

When do you decide to use your points? I have this problem where I think no occasion is worth losing points for, and I'm pretty sure I'm being stupid about it. Help me see this better, and sha… more

Is the answer to great points health really to have multiple credit cards open? How do you keep up with them all and rotate cards based on spending categories to maximize points earnings across all pu… more

Should I actually use my points or hold on to them? I've been reading about points inflation, and I guess it really isn't smart to not use your points before devaluation makes them worth much … more

Recs for personal or biz? $27k spend by Nov

Have Cap 1 Venture X, Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Ink Biz, & AMEX Blue Biz Plus as my points cards. Had AMEX biz & personal platinum & cancelled early th… more

P2 mode: I’m looking for a way to optimize our approach to applying for new CCs. I’ve done total of 6 within last 12 months between me & wife, so 3 each. Want to apply for more but also want to ke… more

My spouse rolls his eyes every time I bring up credit card offers. But then we stay in a hotel for free and suddenly it’s “wow, this is amazing” lol. Does anyone else get flak for being obsessed with … more

I have a platinum card. I want to do the downgrade then subsequent upgrade strategy to get more points. Is it better to downgrade to gold or to green to get a bigger upgrade offer?

I have both chase sapphire unlimited and sapphire reserve. What advice to maximize the use of both?

Amex Plat terms leaked and looks like FHR credit will increase to $600 split into $300 semi-annual credits. The last leaked annual fee was $895, so those should both be showing up sometime next month.

Has anyone flown on the new delta first class on the 737s? The last article I saw from last January 2024 says it expects to complete the refresh on all 737-800s this fall. But I still haven’t seen it myse… more

Tried to book a last-minute hotel stay with IHG One Rewards points but the standard rooms disappeared the second I switch from cash to points. Whats the point of having all these points if I can't… more

Got an email about a transfer bonus expiring this month, and I’m torn. I don’t have a trip planned, but the bonus is tempting. Do you ever move points without a redemption in mind, or do you only tran… more

Just burned a ton of points for a last minute summer trip and now I’m over here stressing thinking I should’ve saved them for holiday travel lol. Do you use your points for spontaneous trips or do yo… more

Finally hit a big points bonus from a credit card, but now I’m tempted to just cash them out instead of using them for travel. Is that ever worth it, or is it always better to use them for flights/hot… more

Buying 120 UA 1k plus points

Hi everyone! I'm fairly new to the whole points system, but have been loving it so far. I was able to fly for free to a couple of places and have been loving my lounge access. Are there any lesser… more

If you had a choice or if any of you have status with both. Would you choose delta platinum or American platinum pro.

I'm clearly doing it all wrong, and something that was supposed to get me ahead is holding me back. I have too many cards and I haven't figured out what to spend on and what not to. What’s you… more

What’s been your most memorable or valuable redemption using points? I just went on a whole trip with my family to Turkey and it was the most magical trip we've had. I felt so much gratitude for m… more

If booking Hilton or Marriott via their website… is it better from a points value standpoint to pay with the hotel credit card or with Chase Sapphire Rewards?