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Covers:  Credit cards, points & miles, loyalty programs, discount/savings programs
Points & miles writer since 2015. Digital nomad since 2017. I help travelers maximize loyalty rewards programs and credit cards. @awardwallet Editor-in-Chief

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JT is currently a freelance editor and senior contributor for AwardWallet. He is also a freelance writer for Forbes Advisor, NerdWallet, and the LendingTree family of websites (ValuePenguin, CompareCards). He’s best known for publishing over 2,000 articles - including over 100 flight and hotel reviews - during more than 4 years at The Points Guy.

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What Happens To Your Miles When An Airline Declares Bankruptcy

What Happens To Your Miles When An Airline Declares Bankruptcy

Over the weekend, Colombia's Flagship airline Avianca declared bankruptcy. While that might not seem notable …

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5 of the Cheapest Business Class Awards to Europe - NerdWallet

5 of the Cheapest Business Class Awards to Europe - NerdWallet

Points and miles can be incredibly valuable. But to get outsized value redeeming your miles for flights, don'…

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Why I'm No Longer Crediting Flights to the American Airlines AAdvantage Program

Why I'm No Longer Crediting Flights to the American Airlines AAdvantage Program

I've earned AAdvantage elite status each year since 2015 - including Executive Platinum elite status in all b…

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Which Airline Is the Most Reliable? - NerdWallet

Which Airline Is the Most Reliable? - NerdWallet

The most reliable airlines deliver on several important markers of performance, including on-time arrivals, m…

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Holiday Travel: Tips on Flight Bookings, Travel Times and Points Status

Holiday Travel: Tips on Flight Bookings, Travel Times and Points Status

You might want to adjust your typical holiday travel plans this year. Here are some tips on how to do so.

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Here's What To Expect From This Summer's Travel Season

Here's What To Expect From This Summer's Travel Season

Airlines are trying to figure out a "new normal" for the summer travel season while also dealing with complic…

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Singapore Airlines' Spontaneous Escapes is back for another month. Now through October 31, 2026, you can save 30% on select Singapore Airlines Saver awards for travel in November 2026. After a drought of U.S. routes earlier this year, Singapore Airlines is discounting select U.S. routes for this month's Spontaneous Escapes promotion. To lock in the discount, you must book by October 31, 2026.
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Get a 100% Transfer Bonus When Transferring Wyndham Rewards Points to United Miles

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Wyndham Rewards is quietly offering a 100% bonus when you convert points to United MileagePlus miles — letting you convert 30,000 Wyndham points into 12,000 United miles instead of the usual 6,000 miles. Double miles make this option more appealing, but it's still far from a slam-dunk redemption. You're giving up 2.5 Wyndham points for each United mile received.
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Best 0% Intro APR Credit Cards for Balance Transfers

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Paying interest on a credit card balance? A 0% introductory annual percentage rate (APR) offer could give you time to pay it down without adding interest to the amount you transfer. The key is finding a card with a transfer fee and repayment window that work for you. Start with the offers below. Compare the cost, check that your balance is eligible, and choose a repayment timeline you can manage.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Freelance writing for The Points Guy

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! As a kid, I had to write some school papers with an electric typewriter.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

James Smartwood