NerdWallet's travel team rates hotels and hotel rewards programs on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with 5 stars being the highest rating. We analyzed more than 40 data points to get a clear picture of which ...

The promise sounds simple enough. Spend money on a credit card, collect points or cash back, and later redeem those rewards ...

American Airlines AAdvantage is the No. 1 Best Airline Rewards Program for the first time, unseating Alaska Airlines’ Atmos Rewards after an 11-year streak. Wyndham Rewards reclaims the top spot on ...

Evaluating the ROI of high-fee rewards cards is always important, but imperative in an uncertain economic climate.

Learn how to choose a travel rewards credit card by comparing points, airline cards, fees, perks, and redemption options.

Travel rewards cards provide many perks, but they are still structured to make providers a profit ...

There isn't one hotel rewards program that's ideal for every traveler. Some programs offer greater flexibility and prioritize earning points for free nights, while others emphasiz ...

Toni is a points and miles enthusiast who has been leveraging loyalty programs to travel around the world (for nearly free) with her husband and their four young children. She’s passionate about ...

Some issuers are hiking the annual fee on their flagship luxury credit cards by hundreds of dollars. Are they still worth using?

I’m all about finding high-value redemptions for my credit card rewards, but you can’t redeem rewards until you’ve earned ...

If you ask TPG staffers for a credit card recommendation, there's a good chance we'll recommend a card that has an annual fee. Most of our favorite cards come with many benefits that provide value ...