Jestan Mendame

Earning 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points from a single card is almost unheard of, but now the opportunity is back with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. This crowd-favorite travel credit card is offering an exceptional six-figure welcome bonus for a limited time. Eligible applicants can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 within the first 3 months of account opening. In short, this is the largest welcome bonus offer the card has ever offered, making a return after nearly 4 years.

The American Express® Green Card wasn’t even on my radar until recently. A long-time holder of The Platinum Card® from American Express, 2025 was the year I finally decided that the hefty annual fee wasn’t worth it for me. Instead, I wanted a card that offered me bonus American Express Membership Rewards points for categories I spent the most on, like dining and travel. Here are some of thereasons I’m prioritizing using the Amex Green card this year.

While airline credit cards may offer interesting perks and benefits, but for most travelers, they may not be the best choice. Over the years, I’ve applied for several airline cards myself. However, I’ve come to realize that a general travel rewards card that earns credit card points may be more valuable. In the long run, the versatility of these rewards credit cards offer tends to outweigh the benefits tied to a single airline.