[NY only] Hudson River Community Credit Union $150 Checking Bonus

Update 7/12/26: Bonus is back but only $150 (was $250). Last offered in 2017. Hat tip to reader LS Offer at a glance Maximum bonus amount: $250 Availability: Looks to be in branch only, all branches are in NY [Branch locations] Direct deposit require

Chase Freedom Flex To Lose Cell Phone Protection On 09/20/26

Chase has updated the guide to benefits on the Chase Freedom Flex to state that the Cell Phone Protection policy will be ending on 9/20/26.  Cell Phone Protection (This benefit will cover eligible losses incurred through 09/19/26 and will be disconti

American Airlines Launches Summer 2026 Award Sale

American Airlines has launched a fresh AAdvantage award sale, and the transatlantic pricing is the part worth paying attention to. You can fly one-way to Europe from 21,000 miles, and book the U.S., Mexico

Confused Private Jet Pilot Flies Into Path Of United 787, But ATC Is A Mess Too

There’s some fascinating air traffic control audio of a private jet departing Teterboro Airport (TEB) essentially flying directly into the path of a United Airlines wide body aircraft landing at Newark Airport (EWR). This private jet pilot seems wholly u

[IL] Eagle Valley Bank $250 Checking Bonus

Eagle Valley Bank is offering a $250 bonus when you open a new checking account and complete the following requirements

ALL Accor Meeting Planner Double Points North & Central America Through December 31, 2026

Accor has extended a Meeting Planner offer for meetings and events organized in North and Central America through December 31, 2026. Accor Live Limitless (ALL) members who register for this offer can earn double points for up to three meetings and events throu

Is Marriott Bonvoy Still Worth It in 2026?

With Marriott Bonvoy’s shift towards dynamic award pricing, is it still a good loyalty program to engage with in 2026?

Wander.com: Best Luxury Take On Airbnb (With Real Value Too?)

At first, the big hotel chains of the world laughed off Airbnb and vacation rentals. No seriously, they did. Now, they all compete in the vacation... The post

How Long Will the 100K Chase Sapphire Preferred® Bonus Last?

In the world of points and miles, few credit card bonuses have made waves quite like this one: The *chase sapphire preferred* is currently offering a 100,000-point bonus after spending &#8230; <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/credit-card/how-long-wi

74% Of Loyalty Members Quiet Quit Within Two Months—While Brands Celebrate The Wrong Metrics

While 83% of loyalty program owners believe members feel valued, only 56% agree—and 74% quiet quit within two months. Starbucks’ worst-value reward becoming its most popular shows how brands mistake defensive cash-outs for loyalty, engagement and success.

How to book Lufthansa Allegris First Class Every Route You Can Fly in 2026

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What Makes Carnival Destiny and the Ace Class Different? Here’s Everything We Know So Far

When it comes to Carnival Cruise Line’s next class of ship, the company is leaning heavily into the theory that bigger is better. After all, the newly-announced Carnival Destiny will carry nearly 1,500 more passengers than the biggest ship in their current fle

4 Amex Centurion Lounges That Are Definitely Worth Visiting in 2026

If you&#8217;re going to splurge on a premium card for airport lounge access, you&#8217;ll probably find the best value from The Business Platinum® Card from American Express or the Platinum Card® from American Express. Both flagship American Express cards off

Carnival Cruise Director Departs Just Days Before New Contract

Leaving Las Vegas, comparing booking portals, choosing Hyatt milestones and more (Week in Review)

After more than a week and a half, the time has finally come for me to be &#8220;leaving Las Vegas&#8221;. After ten or eleven nights in the desert, I&#8217;m ready to go home. No, I did not win the World Series of Poker (though I did win a small online tou

World of Hyatt® Complete Guide

World of Hyatt is still one of the strongest hotel loyalty programs for everyday travelers, mostly because the points are easy to earn (largely through Chase) and they often stretch further at Hyatt than at any other major chain. If you have Chase Ultimate

The power of the Chase Trifecta: Maximize your earnings with 3 cards

Maximize the Chase Trifecta to earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points across spending categories while taking advantage of the perks of each card.

[Northeastern PA only] Fidelity Bank $600/$800 Checking Bonus

Update 7/12/26: There is now a $600 personal and $800 business checking bonus. Hat tip to reader Dave Update 6/20/26: There is now a $600 personal and $500 business checking bonus. Hat tip to reader LS Update 10/29/25: Now $400 Update 1/27/25: Deal is now $550

(Update) American Express Platinum Entertainment Increased To $25

Get up to $25 back in statement credits each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card® on one or more of the following: Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Paramount+, Peacock, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube Premium, a

SAS EuroBonus Conscious Traveler Is Now ChangeMakers

SAS has renamed its EuroBonus Conscious Traveler initiative to EuroBonus ChangeMakers, the program we