Corgi
Editor
Corgi's Favorite Award Redemption
Flying Singapore Airlines business class from LAX-SIN for 87,500 Aeroplan points
Corgi is one of NextCard's editors and has 11 credit cards. Based in Philadelphia, he's highly experienced & enjoys earning all types of rewards, ranging from cashback to points. That said, Corgi is Team Points, meaning he would usually rather earn points than cashback.
Corgi's favorite credit cards are the:
- Ritz Carlton Card – awesome lounge benefits at PHL via Sapphire Lounge + free authorized users who also get the same lounge access benefits
- Chase Ink Business Preferred® – one of the few cards left that earns 3x on all travel purchases (including cruises, subways, etc.)
- Capital One Savor – for no annual fee, it earns well on popular categories like groceries & entertainment + the cashback can be turned into miles with the right partner card
Articles by Corgi
Flying Blue December 2025 Deals
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
How do I save money on booking car rentals?
When it comes to booking your next vacation, you may or may not need a car to get around depending on where you’re going. When I traveled to Europe with my family and my friends, I didn’t need a car to get around thanks to the extensive coverage and availa...
What are the current point transfer bonuses?
When it comes to redeeming your credit card points, there are a multitude of ways you could go about redeeming them. However, credit card points aren’t easy to come by, and it is imperative that you make sure you are redeeming your points in such a way tha...
How I Traveled to Europe 3 Times at 19 for $800
Growing up as a first-generation and low-income Asian American, I didn’t have many opportunities to travel when I was younger. I used to think that attaining my dream vacations to locations such as Paris and Rome would be impossible due to the price tag. H...
How I’m saving $800 on my flights for my South America trip
As with most American college students, my university gives us students roughly a week and a half off for our spring break vacation in March. Most students will vacate the campus and travel somewhere during break, leaving the campus a deserted town. I don...
How I got a free checked bag on Alaska Airlines
Everyone knows that when traveling, you want to ensure you get the best value for your money. Traveling is rich in opportunities for people to maximize their financial benefits, especially through credit cards, loyalty programs, and other perks that can be...
Air France Business Class Review
When my family and I booked our graduation summer vacation to Europe, we decided to treat ourselves to a business-class flight on the way home. We flew from Milan to Boston with a layover in Paris, and we paid 50,000 Flying Blue miles + $336 in fees per pe...
When do I use Chase Travel℠ to book flights?
Booking flights is often a complicated and delicate process. Inexperienced individuals often opt for the cheapest price they encounter, even if it means booking through a third-party service. For example, I’ve seen my friends book their flights through Exp...
Flying Blue November 2025 Deals
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
When to Use Points vs Cash for Flights: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Maximum Value
When it comes to planning my travel adventures, I always make sure to reference multiple price points for the flights and accommodation that I need. Before I knew about the world of credit cards and points, I always thought about costs in terms of cash. I ...
(Live) Chase Sapphire Reserve® Changes for Current Cardholders
These changes are now live. All cardholders now have access to the full suite of Chase Sapphire Reserve® benefits. If you are a current Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholder and applied for the card prior to June 23, 2025, you’ll be holding an “outdated” v...
New Introductory Offer on the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard®
For the majority of this past summer, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® had a pretty sweet elevated introductory offer, in which you could earn 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $3,500 within the first 4 months of account opening. ...
Flying Blue October 2025 Deals
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® In-Flight Offer
Just this past summer, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® offered one of its best introductory offers, where you could earn 80,000 bonus AAdvantage miles after spending $3,500 or more on qualifying purchases within the first 4 months of account opening. This offer...
How to use the Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card's Club-Level Upgrade Awards
Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card is one of my favorite travel credit cards currently for a multitude of reasons, especially after the changes made to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Even though Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card doesn’t come with an introductory bonus offer like the <chase-sapph...
Virgin Atlantic Saver award fares seem cheap—but are they actually?
If you’ve ever poked around award redemption fares for flights between the U.S. and Europe, chances are you’ve come across and checked out Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic is one of the best UK-based airlines, and I had an excellent experience flying with ...
How I saved nearly $4000 on flights and hotels for a 1-week trip to Hawaii
Since I’m from New England, I’m used to the freezing cold temperatures and the gloomy days of winter. While I do love it when it snows and I’m able to frolic around a winter wonderland, I’ve always wanted to escape the cold for a bit. When my family and I...
How to use the Companion Fare on the Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Credit Card
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are well-known for their loyalty program, Atmos™ Rewards, which often provides high-value award redemptions and is considered one of the best airline loyalty programs out there. I’ve used Atmos™ points a handful...
Why I’m considering the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card as my next credit card
As someone who maps out every move when it comes to credit cards, I always want to make sure that whichever credit card I pick serves a clear purpose when it comes to my spending habits and my future outlook with the card. About a year ago, I got the <ink...
Why I like using Atmos™ Rewards points for American Airlines flights
If you’re trying to fly on American Airlines, chances are you might have to fork over hundreds of dollars to book your flights. Particular flights, even short-distance ones, can be terribly expensive, especially if you’re flying to or from a rural airport....
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card Review
Everyone knows that one of the most important parts of travel planning is figuring out where you’re gonna stay. When it comes to booking accommodations, there are many options that you could choose from, such as hotels, Airbnbs, hostels, maybe even a cabin...
What’s Rumored To Be Changing About The American Express Platinum Card®?
The American Express Platinum Card®’s annual fee has historically increased every 3ish years and this 2025 is no different: many rumors have been circulating around the internet about yet another increase to the annual fee. Of course, when annual fees increase, new benefits/...
Flying Blue September 2025 Deals
It’s the first day of a new month, so you know what that means: It’s time for new promotional deals with Air France’s and KLM’s rewards program: Flying Blue. If you’re planning to travel to and from Europe anytime within the next few months, you might fin...
Comparing the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card vs the Capital One Spark Cash Select
There’s a lot of business credit cards out there. Speaking from experience, some are more difficult than others to handle. If you’re trying to not spend too much time thinking about what card to use on your day-to-day spend and want to avoid an annual fee...
Transferring Points from Citi to American Airlines
Just over a month ago, Citi unveiled a new premium travel-rewards credit card: Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. While the credit card isn’t an airline-branded card, it still comes with a few benefits specific to American Airlines, most notably the ability to transfer ...
Virgin Deals for Bilt Rent Day
If you love flying with Virgin Atlantic, or you love using their rewards system to book flights with qualifying partners, you might want to take a look at the newest Bilt Rent Day promotion for anyone who is a Bilt cardholder. Until September 1, 2025, you...
What Bank of America Accounts Qualify For The Atmos Card 10% Rewards Bonus?
With the launch and rebranding of the three new Atmos cards, one of the most interesting benefits is the 10% rewards bonus on all points earned from card purchases. This additional earn rate is nothing to scoff at, since it is a 10% increase on all points ...
My Plans With The New Atmos Summit Card
As someone based in San Francisco with current American Airlines status, the introduction of the new Atmos Summit card has basically given me a pretty easy way to switch over to the Atmos/Alaska Airlines loyalty ecosystem. I’m planning on dropping my Amer...
Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Card Launch
A month ago, we were able to confirm rumors regarding the launch of the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. If you’re in the run about credit cards, you might’ve heard that Alaska Airlines has released a brand new premium credit card, the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infin...
Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka Review
As part of my two-week trip to Japan this summer, I decided to visit Osaka for two days after visiting Kyoto. I wrapped up my stay at the Hyatt Place Kyoto, which is undoubtedly one of the best Hyatt hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Since I’m a Hyatt loyalist,...
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
High-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are one of the easiest ways to grow your money without locking it up. Right now, a lot of banks are offering strong rates, and if you have a lot of money lying around in your checking account like I did, it might be time...
Hyatt Place Kyoto Review
I’ve been visiting Japan for the past two weeks or so, and I just wrapped up a five-day trip to Kyoto that culminated with me going to see the famous Gozan no Okuribi (fire festival) for Obon in Kyoto. Since I was traveling to Kyoto with two other people,...
Why I got the Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card for my first credit card as a student
Applying for your first credit card can be a daunting task, but it is a crucial milestone and stepping stone towards building your credit and stepping into the credit card rewards game. There are a variety of credit cards out there that are specifically t...
Free 5,000 Aeroplan point certificate for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders
If you’re currently holding the luxury and premium Chase Sapphire Reserve® card in your wallet, you’re in for a little treat. Until August 18, you can claim a free 5,000-point Aeroplan reward certificate with your Reserve card. This certificate will allo...
Capital One Venture X Business Review
Are you a small business owner? Do you need to travel a lot, or do your employees need to make frequent business trips to support your business? If you answer yes to either question, you might find it worth considering adding a new business credit card to ...
My First Visit To The New Capital One Lounge At JFK’s Terminal 4
Capital One opened up a new lounge at JFK on June 19, 2025 and wow is it a glitzy, beautifully designed lounge. The bank has described it as its flagship location and for good reason: given the amount of competition at JFK’s Terminal 4 with alternative cre...
Citi Strata℠ Card Review
The Citi Strata℠ Card is an intriguing starter card for those starting out in the credit card space, offering a combination of lucrative rewards, travel perks, and flexibility that appeals to travelers and everyday spenders alike. It's a relatively new card o...
How I made $100 when my checked bag got delayed
A few months ago, I had to fly from Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO). Since I was planning to stay in San Francisco for a while, I decided to bring a checked bag with me. I was flying with Alaska Airlines, and I paid for my flight using Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card. ...
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card Review
If you love flying short-haul and medium-haul flights across the U.S., chances are you have flown Southwest. You might’ve established a relationship and status with Southwest because of its former benefit where you could check two bags for free, but that b...
Southwest Card Changes
There’s some (more) big news brewing in the world of Chase credit cards: all of Chase’s Southwest cards are drastically changing. While there are some awesome new cardmember offers of up to 100,000 points, they come at a time masking some pretty drastic c...
What am I getting for my 5th credit card?
As mentioned previously in another article, I recently applied and got approved for my fourth credit card: the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. As usual, I’m always thinking about how to make the most of the credit cards I currently have in my wallet, and what...
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card Launch
If you keep up with the recent credit card news, you might be aware that Citi will be launching a brand new travel-rewards credit card very soon. This credit card is called the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, and it falls into the space of premium travel credit cards...
The New United℠ Business Card Review
If you’re a United loyalist and you happen to fly United Airlines frequently, you might’ve come across The New United Quest℠ Card, which is another United co-branded credit card that offers lucrative perks and benefits to cardholders. However, if you’re a business ow...
How do I make purchases abroad when I’m traveling internationally?
If you’re planning to travel abroad anytime soon, I highly recommend preparing for your trip by ensuring that you have a proper card setup for the spending you will be doing on your trip. One important thing that people who aren’t well-seasoned travelers ...
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at SFO Review
If you have the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and you’re flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you may or may not have many options for airport lounges to visit before your flight. If you’re flying out of the International Terminal, you can ...
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® Review
A few weeks ago, I was planning on getting the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card as my next credit card since it’s currently offering its best offer: 5 Marriott Free Night Awards after spending $5,000 within the first 3 months of account opening. However, a dif...
Why should I book directly vs. using a travel portal?
When it comes to booking flights, there are a multitude of ways you could go about finalizing your travel. You could book directly with the airline you want to fly with using cash, you could book with cash via a partner airline, you could book with points,...
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card stands out among travel rewards credit cards, delivering an exceptional blend of high-value perks, flexible rewards, and robust travel protections that make it highly attractive to discerning travelers. An Impressive Welcome...
Prime Visa $250 Gift Card Offer
Every year, Amazon holds a sale event exclusively for Amazon Prime members. This event, known as Amazon Prime Day, allows members access to a members-only shopping event where Prime members can access exclusive, limited-time deals and discounts on a variet...
Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card Review
The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is a top choice for small business owners who want to turn everyday business expenses into valuable travel rewards. With impressive earning potential, flexible redemption options, and practical travel protections, this card i...
What’s Happening To Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card?
Bad news all around with credit cards recently. Looks like another round of credit card modifications is coming to town and it is hitting even our beloved: Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card. We’ve had Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card for several years now, and it’s provided so much value to ...
Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card Review
With the new, sweeping updates to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, you might be wondering if it’s worth keeping or if it is still one of the best travel credit cards you can get. However, there’s another lesser-known card out there that offers pretty extensi...
I’m getting the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card—Here’s why
I currently have three credit cards: Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card, Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card, and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. I chose to get these credit cards very strategically, leveraging the new cardmember offers and the benefi...
What’s Happening To My Business Platinum Dell & Adobe Credits?
Today marks the death (or devaluation) of yet another beloved credit card benefit. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express faces two major changes starting July 01, 2025: Dell credit: From up to $400 per calendar year → up to $1,150 per calendar...
What are Flying Blue’s promotions for July 2025?
If you’ve been looking to plan a trip to Europe, you could take advantage of Flying Blue’s monthly promotional fares. Flying Blue is Air France, KLM, and Transavia’s Loyalty Program, allowing you to use miles to book award flights to get to and from destin...
Reviewing The New United Quest℠ Card
If you’re someone who flies frequently, you’ve probably heard of and looked into airline credit cards. There are more than 50 airlines currently based in the United States, and many of them have branded credit cards. However, if you’re a United loyalist o...
Guide to Chase Sapphire Lounges
Whenever I have an upcoming flight, one of the first things that comes to mind is what lounges are available for me to visit at the airport before my flight. Airport lounges can improve your flying experience significantly, allowing you to relax, unwind, a...
$50 Bonus Travel Credit for Chase Sapphire Preferred® Cardholders
If you haven’t already, make sure to check your emails! You might’ve received an email from Chase Sapphire Preferred about the changes coming to your card, most notably the introduction of the Points Boost program on Chase Travel℠. If you read through thi...
Why I’m not getting the new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (for now)
After many years, Chase has finally decided to launch its own version of a premium travel card for business (Sapphire Reserve for Business℠), similar to its competitors in the American Express Business Platinum and the Capital One Venture X Business cards. W...
How is my Chase Sapphire Preferred® changing?
As part of a major overhaul of Chase’s Sapphire lineup, Chase is rolling out multiple changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card cards. While the Chase Sapphire Reserve is undergoing major changes that we dive into in another ar...
What’s the Chase Points Boost Program?
As a part of Chase’s newest revamp, Chase is beginning to phase out the 25% bonus value for Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card points redeemed via Chase Travel℠, as well as the 50% bonus value for Chase Sapphire Reserve® points redeemed on Chase’s travel portal. ...
How is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® changing?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve®, which is Chase’s flagship premium travel rewards credit card, is undergoing major changes that could change people’s opinions on the card drastically. Current cardholders may find the new changes to be displeasing, and aspirin...
What I'm doing with my Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Well, after weeks of rumors and seeing random ads of a woman holding a hilariously large Chase Sapphire Reserve® card, the news is here: the beloved Sapphire Reserve is finally increasing its annual fee from $550 to $795. You wouldn’t believe the number ...
What is the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Exclusive Tables program?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables program is a luxury dining program that is exclusively available to Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders. The program allows members to access exclusive prime-time restaurant reservations at select restaurants ac...
Why I got the Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Before I applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, I already had two credit cards: the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card and the Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card. As a credit card-savvy traveler, I knew that the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card would be the perfect option for my third ...