Best ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards for hotel stays

There are many reasons Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most popular transferable rewards currencies. With travel costs increasing, redeeming points, specifically for hotel stays, can save you serious cash. TPG values Chase points at 2.05 cents each as of May 2026, and you can often get at least this much — if not…

Aer Lingus business class aboard the Airbus A330

Quick take: Aer Lingus business class is a great transatlantic option — award space is plentiful, taxes and fees are low, and flights departing Ireland to the U.S. include customs and immigration preclearance. Pros There is a lot of award availability at affordable rates using partner miles. Delightful crew members provide attentive service. U.S. travelers…

I saved the receipts, here’s how much real-world value the Sapphire Reserve Card delivered in the last year

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is back in the spotlight thanks to its highest-ever publicly available welcome bonus: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. But even with a massive bonus on the table, there’s one number that’s hard to ignore: the…