Jason Steele
The Points Guy
Denver, CO, United States
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9 things I've learned after being a Hyatt Globalist for 5 years
By understanding the ins and outs of the World of Hyatt program, you can maximize your experience every time you stay at a Hyatt. → Read More
4 Ways You Can Still Redeem Credit Card Rewards for International Business Class Flights
Here's how you can get the most out of your points with first-class international flights → Read More
How to Save Money on Rental Cars: A Comprehensive Guide for 2022
Reserving a rental car used to be an afterthought, but in 2022 finding an affordable car is a critical aspect of your travel planning. → Read More
Now is the Time to Consider a "Workation"
In the aftermath of the pandemic, Americans are rethinking many different aspects of their lives, and you should certainly reconsider how you take your vacations. → Read More
How I Get Free Parking at Hotels With My Hyatt Globalist Status
Hyatt Globalist free parking will make your hotel stay even sweeter (and cheaper). Check out our preferred strategies and methods. → Read More
Best Cities for Recent College Graduates
Recent graduates are flocking to these five cities — for good reason. → Read More
Interest Rates Just Went Up, Here's How this Affects Your Credit Card
Here are some ways you can make sure you're not negatively affected by the new Federal interest rate hike. → Read More
What is a credit card product change, and when does it make sense?
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. → Read More
How I Earn Elite Hotel Status, Without Ever Buying a Ticket With Cash
If you travel more than just a few times a year, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t hold some level of elite status with your favorite hotel program. → Read More
How I Earn Elite Hotel Status, Without Ever Paying With Cash
If you travel more than just a few times a year, then there’s no reason why you shouldn’t hold some level of elite status with your favorite hotel program. → Read More
What is a credit card product change and when does it make sense?
Editor's note: This story has been updated with the latest information. → Read More
When to transfer Ultimate Rewards and when to book directly
Traditionally, the most valuable way to use Chase Ultimate Rewards points has been to transfer them to travel partners for expensive premium-cabin flights, → Read More
Best credit cards with waived annual fees the first year
Applying for a premium credit card is an important financial decision, but it doesn't have to be costly. Some of the top travel rewards credit cards currently → Read More
What will happen to Chase's Pay Yourself Back?
It's hard to believe that it was just one year ago that virtually no Americans were traveling. For banks that issue travel rewards credit cards, this was a → Read More
What is the best card to pair with the Chase Sapphire Preferred?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is not just one of the best travel rewards cards for beginners, it's also widely used by experienced award travel → Read More
Should you use Pay Yourself Back with the Chase Sapphire Preferred?
In May 2020 — when the travel industry barely had a pulse — Chase began offering the Pay Yourself Back program to its popular Chase Sapphire Preferred Card → Read More
Why Wyndham is now my new favorite Capital One transfer partner
There was a lot to like when Capital One announced a refresh of its Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, including new features, benefits and the addition → Read More
Never just 1 point per dollar: Cards that earn 1.5x or more on all purchases
Some of the most popular credit cards on the market feature a list of merchant categories that are eligible for bonus points, miles or cash back, followed by → Read More
I bought a new car on my Amex Business Platinum card — and it was no big deal
In 2015, Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian used his American Express Centurion card to purchase a $170 million painting. So I assumed it would be possible to → Read More
Returning from South Africa: A US family races to get home before all flights are canceled
One U.S. family's ordeal trying to return home from South Africa after airlines began shuttering service. → Read More