Becky Pokora

You’ve researched the right card for your needs, gotten approval and received your card in the mail—but now what? If you give the same care and attention to what to do when you get a new credit card as you did during the card selection process, you’ll be able to make the most of your card.

Getting more for your money is one of life’s little pleasures. On big expenditures—and let’s face it, travel can be expensive—saving is even more meaningful. The Chase Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection won’t necessarily save you money on room rates, but it does add in a lot of extras like room up

While money can’t solve all your problems, it certainly helps and can put you at a major advantage. Businesses that have access to enough money or capital can cover its needs, make smart investment decisions and respond effectively to changing market conditions. How do you get access to more mone

Once you dip your toe into miles and points, you’ll quickly find terms and acronyms that sound mysterious. One of the most common is Membership Rewards or MR. If you’re enthusiastic about credit card points—particularly those of the travel variety—you won’t want to overlook this American Express loy

Exclusive credit cards are often thought of hand-in-hand with wealth and privilege. Owning one of the most exclusive cards in the world isn’t just about having the bank account to back it up. Many of these swank cards are invite-only and there’s little-to-no confirmed information about what exactly

Ultimately, the goal of collecting points and miles is to redeem them for rewards. Whether you are seeking aspirational travel or a quick weekend getaway, getting the value out of your miles and points means figuring out how to redeem them. The first time you redeem your points, the process can be overwhelming. You might […]

With 17 brands worldwide, the InterContinental Hotels Group has something to fill every need. In fact, there are so many choices it may be hard to keep track of what sets each brand apart—if you can even name them all. Let’s take a look at the full list of IHG hotel brands and what each one is kn

(terms apply, see ) has long been one of the most popular travel rewards cards. Thanks to the versatility of the Membership Rewards® points it earns and an array of valuable perks, the card has received significant acclaim. Now the Amex Platinum offers more statement credits than ever before for purchases like airline incidental fees, […]

American Express Membership Rewards has perhaps the most extensive list of airline transfer partners of any transferable points currency. Transferring credit card points to airline and hotel partners is often the best way to maximize their value, and no program offers more options than Membership Re

Though it may feel like it at the time, a denied credit application isn’t the end of the world. It happens more often than you think, even to customers who have their act together. Sometimes there’s a mismatch between your creditworthiness and the specific card you applied for. Other times, there’s