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The New Citi Strata Credit Cards in Review

Three Tiers of Travel Perks, One Giant Leap for Your Wallet So, Citi quietly decided to show up at the travel rewards party fashionably late but not empty-handed. Enter the new Citi Strata card family: the entry-level Citi Strata℠ Card, the mid-range Citi Strata Premier®, and the high-roller Citi Strata

Restaurant Reviews

🥘 Sabor A Café, Niles IL

We flew from Miami to Chicago for two reasons: to visit family and to stuff our faces at Sabor A Café. Because when you’ve got points, why not fly halfway across the country for a bandeja paisa that haunts your dreams in the best way? Sabor A Café isn’

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Master the Chase Trifecta: Turn Everyday Spending Into First-Class Travel

If you’re still earning 1% cash back on everything, it's time for a glow-up. The Chase Trifecta is not just a cute nickname — it’s a strategy. With the right combination of Chase cards, your morning coffee, Tuesday gas fill-up, and that “oops I forgot we needed

Travel Tools

Should You Use Miles or Pay Cash? Our New Awards vs. Cash Calculator Has the Answer

If you’ve ever hovered over a booking page thinking, “Is this a smart redemption or am I just emotionally attached to these points?”—you’re in good company. We created a free, easy-to-use tool to help you make the call: the Awards vs. Cash Calculator is now live and

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Top Of The Line Travel Cards: Capital One Venture X vs Chase Sapphire Reserve vs Amex Platinum – Which One Packs the Most Perks?

Let’s be real: traveling smart isn’t just about snagging a cheap flight or remembering your neck pillow. It’s also about using the right credit card to stretch your money, upgrade your experience, and rack up rewards faster than Julie can ask, “Are we there yet?” In the

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TSA Shake-Up: Shoe-Free Screening, Family & Military Perks, and Liquid Mayhem

Airport security is finally getting friendlier. Shoes stay on, families and troops get VIP lanes, and that pesky liquid rule might be under review. Here’s what’s happening now, soon, and maybe… 1. 👟 Shoe Removal Is Over As of July 8, you can keep your footwear on through TSA

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Capital One Venture X: A Deep Dive To See If It Actually Delivers

Ever wondered if that premium credit card is truly worth its annual fee? In the bustling world of travel rewards, one card has carved out a significant niche, promising a blend of luxury perks and practical value: the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Often hailed as one of

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Chase Sapphire Showdown: Preferred vs. Reserve - Which Card Reigns Supreme for Your Wallet?

Ever feel like credit card names are designed to confuse you? Platinum, Preferred, Premier, Reserve – it's like a secret code only a few chosen ones understand! But when it comes to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, their similar names hide dramatically different perks

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Credit Before Curfews? When to Add Your Kid as an Authorized User on Your Card

Let’s face it—kids today can operate smartphones better than most adults. So why not hand them something even more powerful (and less likely to end up in the toilet): a head start on good credit? Adding your child as an authorized user on your credit card is a

Travel News

JetBlue’s “25 for 25”: Your Ticket to Mega Miles (and Status for Life)

JetBlue isn’t asking you to fly to 25 countries—just 25 airports. But let’s be real, that’s still a tall order unless you live on a runway or have an airline employee badge. So here’s how to rack up those airports without selling your car (or

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The Secret to Beating Airport Security Lines (No, You Don’t Need Status or Spend a Dime)

Let’s be honest: airport security is where good moods go to die. Between the serpentine lines, the shoeless shuffle, and the stress of possibly missing your flight because Greg in front of you packed a gallon of shampoo, it’s time we find a better way through the madness.

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Amazon Just Turned a Decent Deal Into a No-Brainer (And It’s Prime Day-Perfect)

If you missed our first post on Amazon’s little trick to stretch your points for big savings, don’t panic—we’re back with an even better reason to care. Because Amazon just took a pretty solid deal and made it kind of ridiculous (in the best way). Let’

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What SSSS on Your Boarding Pass Means (and How to Avoid It)

Ever glance at your boarding pass and see SSSS staring back? It’s like drawing the red card at airport roulette. SSSS stands for “Secondary Security Screening Selection.” It means TSA wants to audition you for an enhanced security show—pat-downs, hand luggage inspections, explosive swabs—you name it. ✈️ What

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Chase Sapphire Reserve's Limited-Time 100,000-Point Offer Is Here—and It's Wild

If you're the type of traveler who likes to fly business but pay like you're in basic economy, listen up. Chase just dropped a bonkers limited-time offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and it’s their best yet. We're talking 100,000 bonus points

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JetBlue Is Shaking Up Its Route Map, and Miami’s on the Chopping Block

JetBlue is trimming its route map and let’s just say, some cities didn't make the final cut. As part of a major network reset, JetBlue will be leaving Miami International Airport (MIA) entirely and turning Seattle into a summer-only fling. The airline is also dropping or delaying

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The New Chase Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Reserve for Business: Big Fees, Bigger Perks

Chase just dropped the most dramatic Sapphire refresh we’ve seen in years. Starting June 23, 2025, the Sapphire Reserve gets a $245 price bump and a glow-up filled with travel credits, luxury perks, and enough fine print to give your eyeballs whiplash. If you’re wondering whether the new

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How to Fly Lie-Flat on a Domestic Flight (Without a Trust Fund or a TikTok Deal)

Ever looked longingly at the lie-flat seats while dragging your backpack through Row 32? Yeah, same. The good news: there’s a sneaky little travel trick that might land you in one of those dreamy seats—on a short domestic flight—without burning through a mountain of miles or selling

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🛒 Instacart+ Perks for Chase Ink Cardholders

Chase Ink delivered some delicious news, literally. Whether you're running a business, a household, or just trying to survive until dinner, your Ink Business Cash® or Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (plus the legacy Ink Cash®) now unlocks free Instacart+ membership and monthly credits. Let’s unpack how

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Flight Prices Dropped After You Booked? These Are the Only Tools Still Offering Price Guarantee.

You booked your flight, you’re riding high, and then—boom—you check again and the fare’s dropped by $72. Cue the forehead slap. While airlines have mostly ghosted the whole “price drop guarantee” thing, there are still a few platforms offering refunds when fares go down. The catch?

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Heads Up, DCA Flyers: Reagan National Will Pause Flights for Army's 250th Bash on June 14

Flying into or out of Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport (DCA) on June 14? You might want to bring a little extra patience and maybe a neck pillow that doesn’t judge. Due to a full-blown celebration for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, DCA will hit

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Hawaii Just Introduced a Tourist Climate Fee

Welcome to paradise. That’ll be an extra 0.75%. Starting January 1, 2026, Hawaii will officially become the first U.S. state to charge a climate impact fee on tourists. That’s right, your next beach getaway will come with a tiny line item meant to protect the very

Restaurant Reviews

Dumpling Panda, Miramar FL

Dumpling Panda: The Soup Dumpling Hunt Finally Pays Off (Sort Of) As someone still chasing the soup dumpling high I hit in Tokyo, my search in Miami and Broward has been... underwhelming. But then I found Dumpling Panda in Miramar, and things started looking up. Is it Tokyo-level? Not quite.

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How One Crazy Day Trip to NYC Helped Me Jump Airline Status (And Eat My Weight in Dumplings)

Let’s get something out of the way: yes, I flew all the way to New York City and back in a single day. And no, I wasn’t having a midlife crisis. I did it for the status. The Why Behind the Flight I currently hold Silver status with

Restaurant Reviews

Maison Pickle, New York NY

Brunch, Broadway, and a Sandwich Surprise: Maison Pickle, NYC On a quick girls’ trip from Miami to New York, we had one mission before catching a Broadway show: find a solid brunch spot that wouldn’t feel like yet another tourist trap. A local swore by Maison Pickle on the

Restaurant Reviews

Din Tai Fung, New York NY

Soup Dumplings and a Broadway Sprint: Din Tai Fung NYC If you’ve been around here long enough, you already know I have a serious crush on Din Tai Fung. Tokyo stole my heart first, then San Diego kept the spark alive, and now—hello, New York. On a recent