Last chance: Book these I Prefer Hotel Rewards properties starting at 3,750 Citi points before devaluation

Last month, Citi ThankYou Rewards announced that it would be devaluing its hotel transfer partner, I Prefer Hotel Rewards, starting April 19. Instead of transferring points at a ratio of 1:4* — so for every 1,000 ThankYou Rewards points transferred, you get 4,000 I Prefer Hotel Rewards points — you’ll get a ratio of 1:2. Though Preferred Hotels &…

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Best time to apply for IHG Chase cards based on offer history

Knowing when to apply for a card can be difficult, especially considering that earning a sizable welcome bonus may be the primary factor. Offers change frequently, and whether you’re after a large sum of points or free night certificates, knowing the history of offers for credit cards can be useful to understand the difference between amazing and not-so-good bonuses….

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Chase Freedom Flex vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited comparison: Rotating categories or flat cash back?

Chase’s array of personal credit card products ranges from the ultrapremium Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) to no-annual-fee cash-back cards. With so many options, picking the right card can be difficult if you aren’t sure what you want. Thanks to Chase’s 5/24 rule, which means you might automatically be rejected for most Chase cards if you’ve opened…

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