A content creator recently issued a challenge for other creators to rank their travel cards. In this episode, I list out my 13 travel cards from worst to best. For articles on travel and rewards, visit us at www.therewardsmaster.com
In this episode, I give a review of the Waldorf Astoria Cavalieri in Rome Italy. Positioned on the highest hill of Rome, the Waldorf is an amazing retreat, especially for Amex Hilton Aspire cardholders.
Rewards credit cards can provide incredible value, but if the card companies weren't making money, they wouldn't offer all the perks they do. This episode focuses on the most important thing to insure that you "win" the rewards game.
Are airport lounges worth the annual fees charged by credit cards? In this episode, I discuss the value I received from lounges in 2023 and how to determine if lounges are worth it. For rewards articles, check out our website ar www.therewardsmaster.com
The Hilton Aspire was considered by many to be the very best rewards card available. Recently American Express made major changes to the card. This episode asks the question, "Is the New Aspire better or worse than before?" For more rewards content, visit our website at www.therewardsmaster.com
It seems that most rewards cards have dining as an elevated earning category. This makes sense as dining is one of the most common spending categories for American consumers. This episode focuses on which cards are the best for eating out... from multipliers to point redemption values. For more articles on rewards, visit our webpage at www.therewardsmaster.com
American Airlines has the most innovative and exciting status program in the airline industry. This episode outlines my 2024 strategy to achieve loyalty points through 9 different methods. For more articles on points and miles, visit our webpage at www.therewardsmaster.com
In the travel and credit card community, there doesn't seem to be any card with a more loyal fanbase than the American Express Platinum card. But is it worth it? Not for me. In this episode, I reveal five reasons why I don't have the Amex Platinum. For more articles on points and miles, visit our webpage: www.therewardsmaster.com
Although no one prefers a fast-food chain to a nice, sit-down dinner, sometimes life is fast-paced and we need something quick. When it comes to rewards and their rewards app, Burger King shines. For more points and miles content, along with more restaurant reward reviews, visit our webpage: www.therewardsmaster.com
How would you like to get 20% back in addition to your credit card points AND third-party dining portals (like United or AA Dining)? Seems too good to be true? Let me introduce you to SEATED, which may be the most rewarding restaurant app ever conceived. For more points and miles content, visit our website: www.therewardsmaster.com
Do you travel through smaller airports with few lounge options? Perhaps you have noticed the ESCAPE LOUNGE, an American Express Studio Partner lounge. In this episode, we review everything concerning Escape lounges including how to access them and rating their quality. For more points and miles content, visit our website at www.therewardsmaster.com
Is there a perfect business credit card? How about no annual fee? Is two points per dollar in one of the most valuable points currencies appealing? In this episode, we explore the American Express Blue Business Plus card and why it may be the perfect business credit card. For more points and miles content, visit our webpage at http://therewardsmaster.com
This episode examines the two no-annual-fee powerhouse duos from Chase and Citi. Chase has the Freedom Flex and Unlimited and Citi has the Custom Cash and Double Cash. Both are awesome setups that can become even better when paired with a travel card for partner transfers.
The United MileagePlus X app provides an awesome opportunity to triple-dip rewards with credit card points and restaurant rewards. In this episode I run through some of the best values right now on restaurants, fast-food, entertainment, and shopping. Check our our webpage at http://therewardsmaster.com
In this episode, we continue with the 5th battle in our competition to determine the best airline credit card of 2023 with a matchup between the Southwest Plus vs the Frontier Card. You can view a bracket for this challenge at The Rewards Master website.
The IHG Premier card by Chase is a clear keeper if you utilize all of the credits and benefits. For more information and to apply for the IHG Premier, click HERE . If you apply and are approved, The Rewards Master may receive a referral bonus. For more articles on credit cards, restaurant rewards, and the points and miles lifestyle, go to our website at www.therewardsmaster.com
The O'Charley's rewards program can produce amazing rewards in conjunction with credit card points and the United MileagePlus X app. The Rewards Master has received rewards of more than 66%! For more rewards articles and resources, visit our webpage at www.therewardsmaster.com
I have 17+ credit cards and the most valuable in plainly the Hilton Aspire Card by American Express. If you are interested in the Hilton Aspire and want to support this podcast, click here for more information and to apply. For more articles on credit card, restaurant, and airline programs, visit our website at therewardsmaster.com...
In this episode, we continue with the 4th battle in our competition to determine the best airline credit card of 2023 with a matchup between the Citi American Airlines Executive vs the American Express Delta Blue Card. You can view a bracket for this challenge at The Rewards Master website.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the hottest cards right now due to its limited time 80,000 point sign-up bonus. Is it worth it? If you'd like more information on the Sapphire Preferred or would like to apply, click here . If you are approved, the Rewards Master may receive a referral bonus. For more reviews of credit cards, airlines, restaurant rewards, and shopping portals, check out our website: www.therewardsmaster.com...
The 2023 Airline Credit Card Battle is underway. This episode matches the AMEX Delta Business Platinum vs the Chase Southwest Premier Card. This battle matches 31 popular airline cards in head-to-head matchups. Points are awarded in 7 categories including sign-up bonuses, multipliers, and effective annual fees. To see the updated bracket, click here. For more rewards and credit card articles, visit our website at www.therewardsmaster.com...
The 2023 Airline Credit Card Battle is underway. This episode matches the Chase United Quest Card vs the AMEX Delta Business Platinum. This battle matches 31 popular airline cards in head-to-head matchups. Points are awarded in 7 categories including sign-up bonuses, multipliers, and effective annual fees. To see the updated bracket, click here . If you would like more information or like to apply for a Chase United card, click HERE . If you apply and are approved, the Rewards Master may receive...
The Rewards Master Podcast: Use points, cashback, and discount offers to upgrade your life to the next level. Check out our website www.therewardsmaster.com Without a doubt, the most powerful tool for rewards is Credit Card spending: spending multipliers, sign-up bonuses, and retention offers. While restaurant reward programs, airline loyalty programs, and shopping portals can all provide outstanding returns, the foundation of any rewards strategy will always be built on strategic credit card us...
This episode begins the Airline Card Battle Tournament 2023, where we match-up 31 airline credit cards to do battle for the crown of Airline Card Champion. This Episode: United Business Card vs JetBlue Card For more rewards and credit card articles, check out our website at www.therewardsmaster.com
The Venture X card is possibly the most valuable of the “premium card” offerings currently available from major card issuers, including the American Express Platinum Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card. It has been trendy over the past year. Overall, I consider the Capital One Venture X one of the best premium travel cards on the market. The $395 compensates through credits, the sign-up bonus is generous, the multiplier is simple, but above average for general spending, and the benefits are...
We are always searching for outstanding restaurant rewards that can be combined with credit cards for excellent value. Steak 'n Shake is one of the best restaurant rewards programs we've found. For more rewards articles visit the Rewards Master website at www.therewardsmaster.com
Delta offers a unique class of service over its competitors on domestic flights. Delta Comfort + is between First Class and the Main cabin and offers an elevated flying experience over economy class. Read my full review of Delta Comfort+ at https://therewardsmaster.com/2023/01/07/airline-review-delta-comfort/
On a recent trip, I flew out of Sacramento International Airport in the Capitol city of California. The lounge options are limited there with no Centurion, Delta, United, or American lounges. Likewise, Priority Pass has no affiliate lounges in Sacramento. The only two lounge options are two Escape Lounges, Centurion Studio Partners, located in terminals A and B. Visit the Rewards Master webpage at www.therewardsmaster.com
The Rewards Master Podcast: Use points, cashback, and discount offers to upgrade your life to the next level. Check out our website www.therewardsmaster.com Without a doubt, the most powerful tool for rewards is Credit Card spending: spending multipliers, sign-up bonuses, and retention offers. While restaurant reward programs, airline loyalty programs, and shopping portals can all provide outstanding returns, the foundation of any rewards strategy will always be built on strategic credit card us...
