Credit Card BS Podcast

We walk through the new Citi Strata Elite launch, what surprised us about it, and our take on whether the card is worth getting.

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When the Venture X first launched, people loved how generous its lounge access was. But all good things must come to an end. We discuss the card's new upcoming restrictions and fees on guests and authorized users.

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Hilton hit us with yet another unannounced devaluation. We know that devals happen time to time, but have they gone too far this time? And what does this mean for our strategy for using Hilton points going forward?

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We walk through the process and rules each major hotel loyalty program provides for members to share points and awards with friends and family. Whether you're trying to book a stay for someone else or are combining points across multiple accounts together for an award, we have lots of useful information for you in today's episode.

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WA Cabo is one of the best, if not the best Hilton property in the world. We tell you how to leverage Hilton's program to stay there without paying its crazy high prices. Plus, some secret tips and tricks about the property.

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Today, we give our totally objective and unbiased tier list of the best business class flights to Asia. Which products are S-Tier, and which belong to the category of "Why bother?" If you stay to the end, we throw in a bonus list, too.

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While everyone else is focused on the shiny credit card perks like lounge access and first class flights, don't sleep on purchase protections. They might be able to save you more money than you think.

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Hyatt and Standard Hotels have landed their integration. Learn about all the details: redemptions and benefits. Then, we talk about what this means for Hyatt's long-term brand strategy and what we can expect as loyalists.

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The controversial new Chase Sapphire Reserve launch just dropped. We give a comprehensive rundown on all the perks and changes and our unique (perhaps unpopular!) take on if they're worth it. You won't want to miss this special episode—we give a breakdown of the card that is unlike any other blog post or video.

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A new BILT competitor has entered the market. The Mesa Homeowners Card lets you earn points on mortgage payments. What's the catch? Is the card worth getting? We cover everything from the card's multipliers to credits to redemption options.

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