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Jerod Morales

Austin, Texas, United States
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Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for his growing family. Now, as a dad to four sons, he and his wife enjoy introducing their kids to cultures and cities across the globe as often as they can.

A storyteller at heart, Jerod has experience writing about travel and credit cards for both print and digital publications. He’s earned and redee…

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Stunning Chase Sapphire Lounge By The Club Opens At New York's LaGuardia Airport

Stunning Chase Sapphire Lounge By The Club Opens At New York's LaGuardia Airport

In an encore to the opening of its first domestic lounge in Boston last year, Chase is opening a new Sapphire…

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Use Miles To Attend These Bucket List Events In 2024

Use Miles To Attend These Bucket List Events In 2024

Adding an event to your travel plans can make a trip one to remember, but it often comes at a cost. Not only …

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50 Best Places To Travel In 2024

50 Best Places To Travel In 2024

The urge to travel is ubiquitous and easy to catch, but choosing where to go can be a much more complex task.…

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How To Get Compensation For American Airlines Flight Delays And Cancellations

How To Get Compensation For American Airlines Flight Delays And Cancellations

Travel can be a lot of fun, but it doesn't always go to plan. When a flight gets canceled or delayed, it can …

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How To Get Compensation For American Airlines Flight Delays And Cancellations

How To Get Compensation For American Airlines Flight Delays And Cancellations

Travel can be a lot of fun, but it doesn't always go to plan. When a flight gets canceled or delayed, it can …

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Earn 300,000 Miles With Capital One's New Welcome Offer On The Venture X Business Card

Earn 300,000 Miles With Capital One's New Welcome Offer On The Venture X Business Card

After much anticipation following the launch of the , the card made its debut in late 2023.

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My Experience Submitting A Credit Card Extended Warranty Claim And How Quickly I Was Reimbursed

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By Jerod Morales
| Forbes Advisor Verified
Just two months after the manufacturer’s warranty expired on my kids’ PS5 gaming console, it stopped working. I got a quote for the repair, and as someone who likes to DIY things, I even started researching the issue and potential fixes before remembering that I bought it with a credit card that includes extended warranty coverage. The HDMI port needed to be replaced, and since that involved soldering and some other intricate steps, I decided to leave it to the professionals.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred’s Highest Ever 100,000-Point Welcome Offer Is Back For A Limited Time

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By Jerod Morales
| Forbes Advisor Verified
Chase just matched the highest welcome offer it’s ever offered for eligible applicants of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. For a limited time, new cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s a tremendous increase of more than 30% of the typical offer that was previously 75,000 Ultimate Rewards® points.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred: 2026 Updates And Impact

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By Jerod Morales
| Forbes Advisor Verified
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is the perfect combination of versatility and value, and this 2026 update is full of benefits that enhance its flexibility, with one key asterisk that we’ll address. One of the best parts of these enhancements is that while several premium cards have increased annual fees, the Sapphire Preferred annual fee will remain at $95.
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