# Chase Ultimate Rewards
British Airways Avios Guide (2) – Earning Miles, Household Accounts, and Some Practical Tips
Yesterday, the Chase BA credit card’s 100,000-point welcome bonus returned. Combined with the 40% bonus earlier this year for transferring MR to BA, those of us in North America ca...
Beginner’s Guide (1): How to Choose Your First Credit Card
Compared with using a debit card, paying with a credit card has two advantages. First, managing a credit card responsibly helps you build your credit score—we’ll explain what that...
Expert Interview (1) — WayneWayne: Flying Together with My Wife and Son
We’re launching a new “Expert Interview” series on the site. In each installment, we’ll interview someone with solid experience in credit cards and points, and we hope their firsth...
"Use the Right Card for Every Purchase": WalletUp Recommends the Best Card to Swipe at Any Time
Have you ever used the wrong card by mistake? Maybe you forgot to use your Sapphire Preferred for dining on the first Friday of the month to earn 3x UR, and instead used your Disco...
My Orlando Disney Guide — Flights: ORD-MCO
You’ve probably seen plenty of Disney guides online already. On sites like Mafengwo and Qyer, travel experts have written page after page of incredibly detailed tips, which really...
$10 Off $200 Visa Gift Cards at staples.com, Today Only 6/29
Today, you can buy a $200 Visa gift card at staples.com for just $196.95. You can order up to three per order; it’s unclear whether multiple orders will work. Screenshot below: If...
Expert Interview (2) — KartRider: Finding Truth in a Drink, and True Love in Credit Cards
I first noticed him because he was always posting on the forums, saying he couldn’t resist after a few drinks and applied for card after card—and got approved every time. The truth...
Points Systems 101 (3): The Three Major Credit Card Points Ecosystems in the U.S.
In the previous article, we explained what airline miles and hotel points are. So how do you actually earn miles and points? The most direct way is by flying and staying at hotels....
Points 101 (2): What Are Airline Miles and Hotel Points?
A lot of people do not know how to get started with points and miles. They feel that points and miles are too abstract, and that cash back is more straightforward. Over the past fe...
A Quick Comparison of Major Points Programs
This article only introduces some of the more popular points programs and a few higher-value ways to use them. For the most detailed lists of redemption options and ways to earn po...
A Beginner’s Guide to Points Programs
What Is a Points Program? Major banks, airlines, and hotel chains often launch a Rewards Program or Loyalty Program to increase customer stickiness, so that when consumers choose b...