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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Stella Shon |Ryan Smith |Jestan Mendame
Earning 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points from a single card is almost unheard of, but now the opportunity is back with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. This crowd-favorite travel credit card is offering an exceptional six-figure welcome bonus for a limited time. Eligible applicants can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 within the first 3 months of account opening. In short, this is the largest welcome bonus offer the card has ever offered, making a return after nearly 4 years.
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Lori Zaino |Jessica Merritt |Jestan Mendame
The American Express® Green Card wasn’t even on my radar until recently. A long-time holder of The Platinum Card® from American Express, 2025 was the year I finally decided that the hefty annual fee wasn’t worth it for me. Instead, I wanted a card that offered me bonus American Express Membership Rewards points for categories I spent the most on, like dining and travel. Here are some of thereasons I’m prioritizing using the Amex Green card this year.
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Ehsan Haque |Michael Park |Jestan Mendame
While airline credit cards may offer interesting perks and benefits, but for most travelers, they may not be the best choice. Over the years, I’ve applied for several airline cards myself. However, I’ve come to realize that a general travel rewards card that earns credit card points may be more valuable. In the long run, the versatility of these rewards credit cards offer tends to outweigh the benefits tied to a single airline.
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Stella Shon |Nick Ellis |Jestan Mendame
Airline: Hawaiian Airlines (HA)Aircraft: Airbus A330-200Flight #: HA445Route: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Auckland Airport (AKL)Date: January 31, 2025Duration: 8 hours, 38 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 2-4-2Seat: 29GCost: 44,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles and $40.20 in taxes and feesOur recent January trip to Hawaii was a quick 24-hour visit — ultimately a stop along the way to our final destination.
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Juan Ruiz |Nick Ellis |Jestan Mendame
Navy Federal Credit Union is a well-known and trusted financial institution, especially among military personnel and their families. It also offers low-interest loans and issues various credit cards that earn cash-back and rewards. Now, Navy Federal is launching a new secured credit card that offers members a simple and rewarding path to developing or rebuilding their credit and generates rewards at a reasonable rate of unlimited 1% cash-back on all purchases.
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Jessica Merritt |Michael Park |Jestan Mendame |Carissa Rawson
When I first got my Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, I used it as a daily rewards driver. Earning 6 points per $1 at U.S. restaurants, U.S. supermarkets, and U.S. gas stations made this card quite lucrative for some of my most frequent expenses. Since I opened the card, I’ve largely shifted my spending to other cards that earn more flexible travel rewards.
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Keri Stooksbury |Nick Ellis |Jestan Mendame
Eager for some fun in the sun, I took advantage of a quick school break to plan a trip to Goa on India’s western coast. The area is known for its idyllic beaches, buzzy nightlife, regional cuisine, and amalgamation of Portuguese and Indian culture. I’m also a sucker for a cheap World of Hyatt Category 1 stay. I’ve found that Hyatt Place, as a brand, consistently offers family-friendly accommodations, which is a primary consideration for me when planning a vacation for our family of 5.
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Jarrod West |Michael Park |Jestan Mendame
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Lori Zaino |Jessica Merritt |Jestan Mendame
Sustainable travel is all the rage, but what does it really mean? Many hotels, experiences, and even airlines slap on the label of “eco-friendly” or “green,” but dig a little deeper, and that might not be the case. Yes, it’s true that some hotels are ditching single-use amenity products and airlines are allegedly offsetting carbon, but how do you really know if you’re hurting or helping the places you’re traveling to?
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3 weeks ago | 
upgradedpoints.com | Juan Ruiz |Nick Ellis |Jestan Mendame
In 2022, Chase formed partnerships with Lyft and Peloton to provide improved benefits for its cardholders. Since then, cardholders have benefited from bonus points on Lyft and Peloton purchases, as well as credits when utilizing these services and products. The partnership is thriving, and cardholders can look forward to several more years of benefits, as Chase has announced that Lyft and Peloton cardmember perks will be extended through December 2027. Let’s take a look at what this means for you.
