How To Apply For A Frequent Flyer Card: The Checklist

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Frequent flyer credit cards have the potential to get you where you want to go faster, but all too often people find them more expensive than rewarding.

The most common complaint about frequent flyer cards is that you have to spend a lot to get enough points for redemptions. (more…)

How To Use Credit Card Rewards: Top Three Options

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Reward programs are one of the most popular extras you can get with a credit card but all too often people forget to actually make redemptions.

Most of these cards offer points per dollar spent, either as general reward points or frequent flyers that will expire after a certain amount of time.

While it could be a year or more before the points balance is reset, regularly redeeming points for benefits is essential to really get the most out of a rewards card. (more…)

Top 5 Credit Cards For Everyday Rewards

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Rewards cards come with all different kinds of benefits but most comparisons will separate them into two main categories: frequent flyer cards and general or everyday reward cards.

While the former tends to focus on airline loyalty points, the latter can be used for a number of lifestyle benefits that do not need to be holiday-based and could save people lots of money on things they want and need. (more…)

Options For Transferring Qantas Frequent Flyer Points To Velocity

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Virgin has some of the most affordable domestic and international flights available, making the Velocity Rewards program even more popular for some frequent flyer cardholders.

In the past Qantas has taken the top title for airline-based rewards cards, but more and more people are starting to see the value in the Velocity program, which tends to require less points for flights and offers just as many cardholder benefits. (more…)

How To Redeem Credit Card Rewards

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Having a rewards card is one thing, but actually tracking the points and using them is another thing entirely for many cardholders. (more…)