Bonvoy Brilliant

Despite putting zero effort into it, we’re going to be Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite members for another year. It’s the hotel status we’ve earned every year since 2018, even though…

As a rule, I don’t like to write hot takes. Instead of venting my initial reaction, which occasionally can be wrong, I’d rather take a while to understand what’s happening…

Priority Pass is a program that provides access to airport lounges and business suites and gives credits you can use at airport restaurants. While you can purchase a membership in…

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card by American Express is the top-level Marriott Bonvoy card available to new applicants. Marriott points are useful because of the variety of hotels available in…

Back in 2018, I saw the opportunity to work a little magic. Through some strategic credit card sign-ups, carry-over nights and actual hotel stays, Sharon was able to hit 50…

I tend to give American Express a hard time about how they treat cardmembers. It’s not so much AMEX policies that I have a problem with, but their ruthless punishment…

Staying at Walt Disney World isn’t cheap and one way to lower your costs is to use the Marriott Free Nights Certificate, good at any room costing 50,000 points per…

One of the big perks of having a premium travel credit card is the travel protections the card provides, like trip delay insurance. Travel delays or cancellations are a part…

Way back in ancient times, circa 2010, the SPG American Express was my go-to card for all non-bonused spending. It earned a whopping 1 Starpoint per dollar. Those points could…

I have a quandary. I’m no longer sure what card to use for my travel expenses. It used to be pretty clear cut. There was the card I used when…