Madison Blancaflor
The Points Guy
Charlotte, NC, United States
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New offers on the Amex Blue Cash Everyday and Blue Cash Preferred: Are they worth it?
Amex is offering new bonuses on the American Express Blue Cash Everyday and American Express Blue Cash Preferred cards. → Read More
Credit card comparison: United Club Infinite Card vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
These two premium credit cards both charge a high annual fee. Which one is better for your wallet? → Read More
How the lowest tier of elite status (and a little luck) helped me score multiple flight upgrades in 2022
You don't have to have top-tier elite status to reap valuable benefits. → Read More
The best credit cards for paying your cellphone bill
It will take some work, but if you find the right card you could save up to 5% on your monthly cell service or get cellphone protection coverage. → Read More
Maximize your Cyber Monday shopping with these 10 credit cards
Make sure you're making the most out of this year's Cyber Monday deals by using the best credit cards for your purchases. → Read More
7 of our favorite cards to use for Black Friday shopping in 2022
These are some of the best cards to use on Black Friday shopping this year — whether you'll be shopping in person or online. Plus, we recount some tips for saving money or earning extra rewards. → Read More
Frequent Uber or Lyft user? These are the best credit cards for you
Do you often find yourself in the back of a rideshare? These credit cards all earn a solid return on Uber and Lyft purchases, helping you maximize every trip taken. → Read More
New United credit card offers: Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles
For a limited time, Chase and United have increased the sign-up offers on some of their cobranded cards. → Read More
5 reasons to apply for the Chase Ink Business Cash Card
It might not be Chase's highest-profile no annual fee product, but the Ink Cash Business Card is worth considering for several reasons. → Read More
Act swiftly: How to get presale tickets for Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour'
There are two easy ways to get presale access to Taylor Swift tickets — but you'll need to act fast. → Read More
New 'Dear Points' video series launches today to answer reader questions about how to use points and miles
You've got questions, and we've got answers. → Read More
Even experts need advice: How I chose my next credit card with help from fellow TPGers
"Which credit card should I get next?" It's easily one of the most common questions we at TPG get from readers, friends and family members. It's also one of → Read More
5 beautiful filming locations to visit in Budapest, Hungary, for fans of ‘FBI: International’
There's something magical about seeing filming locations in real life — something about pulling back the curtain on everything you see on screen and → Read More
Why Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Disney World is my new favorite theme park attraction
Editor’s note: Madison Blancaflor was a guest of Walt Disney World to preview Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as part of the 50th anniversary → Read More
Who’s eligible for the 80,000-point Chase Sapphire Preferred bonus?
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. → Read More
Mischief managed: 14 'Harry Potter' filming locations you can visit in the UK
Like many longtime fans of the "Harry Potter" books and films, I rewatched the movies after seeing the recent "Return to Hogwarts" reunion special on HBO Max. → Read More
Calling all ‘Money Heist’ fans: Netflix brings an immersive escape-room style experience to New York
If you live in New York City and love escape rooms, there's a new "Money Heist" themed experience you should check out. → Read More
Upgrading my travel game: 3 perks I'm finally investing in for 2022
I've always been a "basics" traveler at heart. Even though working for TPG has certainly opened up opportunities for experiences like flying in first class, → Read More
6 real-life strategies you can use when your flight is canceled or delayed
Between staffing shortages, winter weather and the complications due to the coronavirus pandemic, flight cancellations are an unfortunate reality of traveling → Read More
Where to travel based on your favorite holiday movies
There's something about chilly weather during the holidays that makes curling up on the sofa with a mug of cocoa, a bowl of popcorn and a good movie the → Read More