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By Frank McBride • September 21, 2026
Chase is about to devalue Chase UR point to World of Hyatt point transfers
By Frank McBride • September 4, 2026
In case you missed them, here is your "one-stop shopping" for posts from the past week. For some, recent changes with the Resy restaurant reservation platform might limit dining options when using the credit. Learn more here . Perhaps your next US domestic award flight should be booked through . . . Air France. Check out why . The Amex Platinum card might have the highest annual fee for mass marketed cards. Find out if the benefits are worth it for my household here . Hope you have a great Labor Day weekend!! We are ready to help you turn your routine credit card spending into the travel of your dreams.
By Frank McBride • September 3, 2026
A walk through one household's use of the Amex Platinum card
By Frank McBride • August 28, 2026
For some domestic flights, Air France might save transferable miles
By Frank McBride • August 27, 2026
Recent changes in the Resy reservations platform might limit use of the Amex dining credit
By Frank McBride • June 25, 2026
Changes are a mixed bag but Hyatt regulars won't be happy
By Frank McBride • June 5, 2026
Some good news in points and miles (and one warning)
By Frank McBride • May 29, 2026
A change in favor of airline passengers (for a change)
By Frank McBride • May 19, 2026
The Autograph Journey's transfer partner list grows slowly but steadily
By Frank McBride • April 29, 2026
Points and miles free up the travel budget for pilsner, paprika, and pastizzi*