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For many, purchase protection may not be at the top of mind as a credit card benefit, but it can be a valuable perk. In general, purchase protection is a broad term that can mean any type of additional coverage for purchases paid for with a specific credit card. And some of the top credit …
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If you’re new to points and miles, you might be surprised to learn that there are dozens of travel rewards cards on the market and that many of these cards come in two forms: personal cards or small-business cards. These cards might look the same but more often than not, business and personal cards have slightly …
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So, you want to travel the world for pennies on the dollar? You’ve come to the right place. Here at Million Mile Secrets we can show you the basics of how to get (nearly) free flights and hotel stays to make travel more affordable for everyone. E…
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Depending on your personal travel goals, you should focus on earning and accumulating the points, miles or cash back that will be the most valuable for your specific needs. We recently told you about the overall best credit cards for travel and we even…
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INSIDER SECRET: You can use Virgin Atlantic miles to get outstanding value on international award flights on partner airlines. Virgin Atlantic doesn’t come to mind as often as British Airways for air travel to and through London despite its significant presence at London Heathrow airport. Yet Virgin Atlantic, part of the Virgin business empire, is the …
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INSIDER SECRET: Virgin Atlantic miles are most valuable when you redeem for flights on partner airlines and avoid flights departing their London hub. As with most points and miles currencies, your Virgin Atlantic miles value is variable. The value can depend on: How flexible you are with dates Which airline you redeem them on How easy (or …
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Although applying for new cards can be exciting, it’s a two-way street in which the bank needs to choose you, too. Chase remains my favorite overall bank for its generous intro bonuses and strong earnings potential, but American Express cards …
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As much as we all love earning points and miles from lucrative credit cards, it can sometimes be difficult to decide which cards to open and use on an ongoing basis. It can be even more difficult to discern which credit cards a bank might approve you f…
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INSIDER SECRET: The absolute best value from your Hilton points will typically be for the most luxurious hotels (with the best views!) where room rates cost upwards of $500 per night. When it’s time for me to start planning (or daydreaming about) our next vacation, I typically value exploring a new place and/or visiting somewhere …
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INSIDER SECRET: United Airlines miles offer the most value (hands down!) when redeeming for international first or business-class flights, especially on partner airlines. Yes, I’m a Chase Ultimate Rewards fanboy. And that’s largely because I receive tremendous value when transferring Ultimate Rewards points to Chase travel partners like Hyatt, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. Over the last …
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INSIDER SECRET: Hilton has gorgeous properties in the Caribbean, including all-inclusive resorts, where you can stay for (nearly) free with your hard earned Hilton points. Believe it or not, now is a great time to start planning 2020 travel — including spring break trips or winter trips to escape to warmer weather. I love the …
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INSIDER SECRET: Chase Ultimate Rewards points are incredibly flexible because you can redeem them for travel directly or transfer them to airline and hotel partners for potentially even more value. I’ll say it again and again; I love Chase Ultimate Rewards points for how easy they are to earn and how valuable they are to …
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The Capital One® VentureOne® Rewards Credit Card is a great no annual fee card option for folks who still want to earn transferable points or receive a quick and sizable sign-up bonus. The card also comes with a list of benefits that makes keeping it long term a no-brainer. Some benefits are standard with most …
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INSIDER SECRET: Keeping the Capital One® VentureOne® Rewards Credit Card open for the long term because it has no annual fee can help your credit score with no downside. I love no annual fee credit cards because they are often easier to get approved for and still offer valuable sign-up bonuses with low minimum spending …
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INSIDER SECRET: If you have accounts or investments with Bank of America, your points could be worth up to 75% more. The Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card offers a solid welcome bonus, strong ongoing earning rates and no foreign transaction fees. Right now, you can earn an intro bonus of 25,000 Bank of America Travel …
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I love redeeming airline frequent flyer miles for award flights within the U.S. and around the globe. Delta offers an excellent frequent flyer program — Delta SkyMiles — that makes earning and redeeming your miles easy and straightforward. Delta miles value has gone somewhat downhill in recent years as Delta eliminated its award chart and started charging somewhat outrageous award …
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Perhaps the only thing better than scoring a deal on your own vacation is finding a way to bring someone else along for less than half the cost of your own ticket. That’s why I want to highlight the long-overlooked, shockingly-simple-to-use Alaska Airlines Companion Fare. It’s saved me hundreds of dollars year after year and totally …
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If you travel for work or leisure, you should, of course, always try to use a card that earns travel rewards, and you should always enter your frequent flyer loyalty number to earn reward miles for your paid flights. If you don’t yet have a United Airlines frequent flyer account, you can set one up in just …
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Redeeming points and miles for award flights remains the most lucrative and enticing strategy for using your hard-earned rewards from the best credit cards for travel. And on top of that, it’s a ton of fun. Over the past eight years, I’ve loved booking award flights all over the globe for myself and my family to explore …
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Insider Secret: Airlines love charging additional fees, plain and simple. Your best bet for avoiding these fees is to plan in advance, know the airline policies, and keep a credit card that offers an airline fee or travel credit. My number one goal for award travel is to minimize out-of-pocket expenses and maximize value and …
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