Credit card points are often considered the best type of points for an award traveler to have. Banks offer customers several ...

When Marriott acquired Starwood Preferred Guest, it merged three separate loyalty programs — SPG, Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Marriott Rewards — into Marriott Bonvoy, becoming a massive rewards program ...

You may be familiar with the saying "cash is king," but when it comes to traveling, choosing a credit card with robust travel ...

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...

If you are financially disciplined, fairly organized and have the ability to use plastic for purchases without getting into debt, relying on travel credit cards for all your spending and bills can ...

In 2017, Chris published The Millennial's Guide to Making Happiness and did a TEDx talk shortly after on MESH: his system for happier living based on travels to 41 countries. Seeing how money could ...

Credit card rewards can be a special treat, like a leftover slice of birthday cake. As nice as it is to have that extra slice tucked away in your fridge, it only has value if you get to eat it.

Southwest could be pushing for more credit card sign-ups by offering cardholders a free checked bag. Experts say Southwest could draw more loyalty revenue but also lose some customers to competitors.

As much as you may enjoy seeing your credit card rewards build up, hoarding points is not the best use for them. The longer you delay using rewards, the more inflation eats away at the value of those ...