How to Take Advantage of the Gaping Hole in the Credit Card Market
Imagine going to a store to buy a new pair of jeans and being presented with a choice of low-end ones for $25 or a few premium designer styles for…
Jason Steele
Jason Steele has been a freelance writer and an expert on credit cards and travel rewards since 2008. His work has been featured by The Points Guy, Business Insider and Forbes. Jason is also the founder and producer of CardCon.
Posts by Jason Steele:
Why You Should Be Paying Annual Fees for Your Credit Cards
For a lot of people, paying an annual fee to use a credit card is out of the question. For some, the very idea is an outrage. But often, this…
Don’t Fall for the Hype of Low-Value Ways to Redeem Points and Miles
It’s not uncommon to receive a notice from your rewards credit card that seems like great news. I’m talking about all of the announcements that offer cardholders new and purportedly…
Booking Flights With Points or Miles Expands Refund Options
The COVID-19 crisis has thrown the travel world into disarray, and no one knows when everything will be back to normal. So when you’re contemplating future travel, you want to…
Why Hotel Points Are the Safest Travel Rewards
The travel industry is in deep financial trouble, and many award travel enthusiasts fear their points and miles will disappear as their favorite brands may be shut down. There are…
What Happens to Your Frequent Flyer Miles if the Airline Goes Out of Business?
These days, nothing seems certain in the travel industry as many of the world’s leading airlines have ceased flying and are hemorrhaging tens of millions of dollars a day. Travelers…
What to Do With Your Miles When Your Airline Is Teetering on Bankruptcy
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun recently predicted that, in all likelihood, at least one major U.S. airline will go out of business this year due to the pandemic. And airlines around…
As Flights Resume, Will Award Travel Hit a Golden Age?
It’s been over two months since travel ground to a near halt. Yet life goes on, and Americans continue to make purchases, pay bills and try to make the best…
Why Now May Be the Best Time to Apply for a Travel Rewards Credit Card
With the travel industry grinding to a halt around the world, why would anyone in their right mind apply for a travel rewards credit card right now? In fact, now…
Which Frequent Flyer Program and Credit Card Combo Is the Most Rewarding?
When frequent flyer programs began 40 years ago, they offered clear value to frequent travelers. Passengers would be awarded miles based on the distance they traveled, and these miles could…
