Credit CardsRBC Avion Hits Record High: 55,000 Points Worth $1,100 in Travel
RBC Avion Visa Infinite now offers 55,000 bonus points, smashing the old 35,000 record by 57%. At 2cpp via airline transfers, net first-year value hits $980.
May 8, 2026Credit Cards
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Credit CardsBrazil Gets First Marriott Credit Cards: Why This Market Entry Matters for Points Collectors
Marriott launches two cobranded cards with Bradesco in Brazil. One earns United miles too. Here is what the numbers signal.
May 4, 2026
Credit CardsCiti Kills Points Sharing: Why This Matters More Than You Think
Citi ends ThankYou Points household sharing in May 2026. We calculate the real cost for dual-card families and compare pooling options across issuers.
May 4, 2026
Credit CardsIHG Chase Card Bonus Points Promotion: Calculate Your CPP Before You Spend
IHG Chase cobranded cards earn 5,000 bonus points per $1,000 spent through June 25. We run the math on whether the extra spend is worth it.
Apr 27, 2026
Credit CardsAmex Offers Double Dip: LHW and Preferred Hotels Deals Run Through July 2026
Two Amex Offers for luxury hotel bookings at LHW and Preferred Hotels run through July 2026. Here is the math on stacking them.
Apr 19, 2026
Credit CardsAmex Kills International Airline Program Name: Rebrand Signals Potential Changes
Amex merges IAP and Recommended Flights into Platinum Member Airfares. When brands kill specific names, benefits usually follow.
Apr 12, 2026
Credit CardsAmex Offers 40% Return on Marriott Spending: $150 Credit for $375 Spend in Select Countries
Amex Offers delivers $150 back on $375 Marriott spend abroad. That's 40% instant return, dwarfing any card's earn rate. Full math inside.
Apr 11, 2026
Credit CardsAmex Slashes Points to Miles Transfers by Up to 50% Starting February 23
Amex Singapore cuts transfer rates 22-50%. We calculate the new cpp, identify dead cards, and explain why global markets should worry.
Apr 9, 2026
Credit CardsDynamic Annual Fees: The Credit Card Industry's Bold New Pricing Experiment
Credit cards with usage-based annual fees are here. We run the math on who wins, who loses, and what it means for premium cardholders.
Apr 5, 2026
Credit CardsDynamic Annual Fee Credit Cards: Pay Only for Benefits You Actually Use
Usage-based credit card fees sound revolutionary. We ran the math on five spending profiles. The results are not what you expect.
Apr 4, 2026
Credit CardsDynamic Annual Fees: The Future of Premium Credit Cards or a Trap for Power Users?
Usage-based annual fees could reshape premium cards. We run the math on who wins, who loses, and whether fixed fees are actually better.
Apr 4, 2026
Credit CardsUsage Based Credit Card Annual Fee: The Math on Whether Dynamic Pricing Helps or Hurts Travelers
A new credit card model charges annual fees based on benefit usage. We run the numbers against Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve.
Apr 4, 2026March 31 Deadline: Which Amex Credits to Rush and Which Bonuses to Skip
Not all expiring Amex offers deserve panic. That Avianca 15% bonus? Wait for Q4's 30%. Here's what to actually rush before midnight.
Mar 31, 2026Scotiabank Passport Visa Hits 60,000 Points: Finally a Scene+ Bonus Worth Your Time
60,000 Scene+ points delivers $420-600 in value. The catch? You need to know where to redeem. Skip travel portal, go for Cineplex.
Mar 31, 2026URGENT: Amex Singapore Slashes Transfer Rates by 50%, You Have 30 Days to Move Your Points
Amex Singapore MR holders face 44-50% transfer cuts to Emirates while US sees 20%. Act now: arbitrage opportunities exist before market adjusts.
Mar 31, 2026RBC's 60,000 Avios Offer: Worth $900+ But Not Their Best Ever
RBC offers 60,000 Avios through March 31, valued at $900+ for business class redemptions. But savvy collectors remember their 70,000 point offer from Q4 2023.
Mar 29, 2026RBC BA Card Hits 60k Avios: Worth $1,200+ for Short-Haul Sweet Spots
60,000 Avios signup bonus beats Aeroplan cards for US West Coast redemptions. Here's the math on why this BA offer delivers better cpp value.
Mar 28, 2026Chase Sapphire Preferred 80K Bonus: Still the Best Starter Travel Card
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points after $4,000 spend. Here is why the transfer partners make this card worth $1,600+.
Mar 18, 2026