Wondering if the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is worth it in 2026? Updated welcome bonus eligibility rules, new hotel credits, and a limited-time $359 WHOOP membership credit may make this premium travel card worth a second look this year.

Chase Sapphire cardholders can now access several limited-time wellness credits, including up to $359 back on a WHOOP membership. Here’s a breakdown of the WHOOP offer, who it makes sense for, and the other health and wellness credits currently available through Chase Offers.

Learn how to find Delta SkyMiles award deals, search flexible dates, and book flights for fewer miles. These practical tips can help you get more value from your SkyMiles on both domestic and international trips.

Everyone’s talking about using Bilt for rent and mortgages—but that’s not why I opened the Bilt Palladium Card. Here’s an expert breakdown of where the real value actually lies.

Chase now evaluates Sapphire eligibility on a per-card basis rather than across the Sapphire family. This change allows for more flexibility and means previous eligibility outcomes may no longer apply under the updated rules.

Bilt Card 2.0: How to Earn Points on Rent and Mortgage Payments
Learn how Bilt Card 2.0 lets you earn points on rent and mortgages, how Bilt Cash works, and how much spend you need to earn 1 point per dollar.

Compare the Bilt Card 2.0 lineup, including Bilt Blue, Obsidian, and Palladium. See annual fees, earning rates, perks, and who each card is best for.

As of January 1st 2026, Chase updated the hotel perks on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, giving cardholders more flexibility with existing credits and introducing an additional hotel credit for stays booked through Chase Travel℠. Here’s what you need to know.

If you love getting maximum value out of your travel credit cards that have an annual fee, there’s one time of year that can feel absolutely magical: December.

Why? Because certain cards reset their benefits each calendar year — which allows travelers like us to unlock hundreds of extra dollars in value: double dipping and sometimes even triple dipping your credits.

I constantly get requests for a card that checks these boxes:

✔️ No annual fee

✔️ Not a business credit card

✔️ Low minimum spend

 If that sounds like you, the Chase Freedom Unlimited® is absolutely worth a look right now!

Here’s a full breakdown of the current offer, benefits, and whether the Freedom Unlimited is right for you!

If you’ve been hearing more people talk about “Bilt points” lately, there’s a reason! Bilt points are incredibly valuable and getting easier and easier to earn — even if you don’t have a Bilt credit card.

What makes Bilt stand out is how strong its transfer partners are. You can move Bilt points to programs like Alaska, Hyatt, Flying Blue, and more, which opens the door to some amazing redemptions!

Here’s the part most people miss: you don’t need a Bilt credit card to start earning Bilt points!

In this guide, we’ll walk you through what Bilt points are, how they work, and the simplest ways to start earning them today — all without opening the credit card.

Bilt and Rakuten have partnered up to help you earn MORE points on your everyday spending!

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the best travel credit cards thanks the generous welcome bonus, strong earning rates, and valuable perks. Learn how this $95-annual-fee card can unlock flights, hotel stays, and travel protections that make your points go even further.

The Chase Ink Business Cash® and Chase Ink Business Unlimited® are two of the best no-annual-fee business cards on the market.

The main difference? Ink Cash rewards you with high bonus categories (like 5x at office supply stores and internet/cable/phone), while Ink Unlimited keeps it simple with 1.5x points on every purchase. Both are fantastic — and when you pair either card with a premium Chase card, your points can be transferred to travel partners like Hyatt, Southwest, and United for outsized value.

The Ink Business Cash Credit Card is a solid no-annual fee credit card that earns Chase Ultimate Rewards - my favorite kind of points!

The Chase Ink Business Cash® and Chase Ink Business Unlimited® are two of the best no-annual-fee business cards on the market.

The main difference? Ink Cash rewards you with high bonus categories (like 5x at office supply stores and internet/cable/phone), while Ink Unlimited keeps it simple with 1.5x points on every purchase. Both are fantastic — and when you pair either card with a premium Chase card, your points can be transferred to travel partners like Hyatt, Southwest, and United for outsized value.

American Express Membership Rewards® points are incredibly flexible—but knowing the best ways to redeem them is the key to unlocking their full value.

While the American Express® Gold Card comes with a higher annual fee, the value it offers can easily outweigh the cost. With elevated points on dining and groceries, generous monthly food credits, and a strong lineup of transfer partners, you have the potential to unlock incredible travel rewards—whether you're booking flights or hotel stays. For those who maximize its benefits, this card can be a true game-changer.

The Capital One Venture X and Venture X Business may look nearly identical—same annual fee, travel credits, and lounge access—but key differences in spending requirements, bonuses, and business perks make one a better fit depending on your goals. Here’s how they compare side by side.

Starting June 23, 2025, Chase rolled out a new feature called Points Boost, which automatically applies to both new and current cardholders. Instead of those old fixed redemptions, Points Boost offers anywhere from 1.25 to 2.0 cents per point on eligible travel bookings on select flights and hotel stays made through Chase Travel.