Jackson Newman

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

Gunnar's off surviving new dad life, so Kyle brought our first-ever special guest on the show this week: Max Do – better known as MaxMilesPoints. As one of the biggest and best social media creators covering points and miles, Max is uniquely qualified to explain the rise of travel influencers – both the good and the bad – while sharing his own story of how he left his 9-to-5 job (it involves a $10,000 deal with a hotel brand).

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

Chase just pulled back the curtain on a major refresh of its flagship *chase sapphire reserve*, complete with new travel perks, lifestyle credits … and a much steeper annual fee. As travelers digest the news, one big question looms: Should you upgrade (or apply) now – or wait? There’s a narrow window where locking in the Reserve now could save you hundreds in fees during your first year.

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

Earning 80,000 to 100,000 points from a single travel card welcome offer is tough to beat. But we'll do you one better: How does a 175,00-point welcome offer sound? With the new “as high as” offer on *amex platinum* you might be in luck! Exactly what bonus offer you're eligible for will vary, but you can now earn as high as 175,000 points after spending $8,000 in the first six months.

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

Chase has officially added a new premium travel card to its lineup – and it's one that small business owners who are points and miles aficionados have been begging for … for years. The new Chase Sapphire Reserve® for Business takes the core benefits of the bank's new-look *chase sapphire reserve* and sprinkles in a long list of perks and business-friendly benefits. It's not available just yet: Applications are expected to open next Monday, June 23. The price tag is steep at $795 a year.

1 week ago | thriftytraveler.com | Jackson Newman

We've been warning travelers for months, and now American Express is making it official: The bank just announced another major “refresh” is coming for its flagship travel card, *amex platinum* … and *biz platinum*, too. And in the world of credit cards – and especially Amex – the word “refresh” is code for raising annual fees. We'll have to wait a while to see exactly what changes are in store: Amex isn't sharing many details yet – including when the big changes will occur.