The Rewards Coach
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United Airlines Credit Cards: Elevated Bonus Offers Up to 110K Miles
Chase and United Airlines raised sign-up bonuses across all three United co-branded credit cards, with the United Club Infinite now at 110,000 miles. These elevated offers went live around April 2, 2026, and are described as “ending soon” with no published expiration date. If you have been waiting to pick up a United card, this…
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Alaska Atmos Summit Card: 100K Points + 25K Companion Award, the Best Offer Yet
The Alaska Airlines Atmos Summit card just posted its highest welcome offer ever: 100,000 Atmos Rewards points, a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, and a 50% flight discount code, after spending $6,500 in the first 90 days. The standard offer sits at 80,000 points. This elevated version represents a 25% increase and is available for a…
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Best Credit Cards for Pharmacies in 2026: CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid
At CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid, most credit cards earn just 1% back. Two no-fee Chase cards earn 3% at every drugstore, every month, with no activation and no rotating categories to track. That 3% benefit is permanent, quietly sitting on your card while most cardholders leave it uncollected. The Chase Freedom Flex is the…
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Best Credit Cards for Groceries in 2026: 6% Cash Back or 4x Points?
Two cards dominate the grocery category in 2026, and they are not interchangeable. The Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express earns 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets, the highest flat rate available. The American Express Gold Card earns 4x Membership Rewards points with a much higher $25,000 annual cap. Your pick comes down to…
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Citi ThankYou Hotel Transfers Are Getting Cut: Redeem Before April 19
If you have Citi ThankYou points and you’ve been planning to use them for hotel stays, you have until April 19, 2026. On that date, Citi is cutting transfer rates to two hotel partners: Choice Privileges and Preferred Hotels: by 25% and 50% respectively. Points transferred after that date will be worth significantly less. What…
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Amex Account Shutdowns: What Triggered the March 2026 Wave and How to Protect Yourself
American Express closed a significant number of accounts in late March 2026. If you carry Amex cards, here is what triggered those closures, how to tell whether your account is at risk, and what to do if you receive a closure notice. The short answer: the two patterns that drove March closures were high-volume buying…
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Best Credit Cards to Pay Your IRS Tax Bill (and When It Actually Makes Sense)
The IRS accepts credit cards, but it costs you 1.75% to 1.85% in processor fees. For most cards, that wipes out your rewards before you earn them. There are three scenarios where paying by card genuinely pays off, and the right card choice matters. The short answer: Pay your taxes by card only if you’re…
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Chase Sapphire Reserve $795 Annual Fee: Is It Worth It in 2026?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is worth it at $795 for most frequent travelers, but only if you actively use the right credits. The fee jumped $245 last year, and Chase added six new lifestyle credits to justify the increase. Some of those credits are genuinely easy to use. Others require specific habits that many cardholders…
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Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Gold at Restaurants: Which Card Earns More in 2026?
The American Express Gold Card earns 4x points at U.S. restaurants with no cap. The Chase Sapphire Reserve earns 3x. For dining spend alone, Gold wins on rate. But the CSR’s $300 travel credit and broader travel coverage make it more versatile for frequent travelers. Here is the honest breakdown. The short answer: If dining…
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Amex Business Platinum and Business Gold Are Getting a $300 ChatGPT Credit
American Express is adding a $300 ChatGPT Business statement credit to both the Business Platinum and Business Gold cards, coming spring 2026. If your team already pays for ChatGPT Business subscriptions, this credit covers one user’s annual cost. Here is what you need to know before the benefit goes live. American Express Business Platinum Card:…
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Transfer Bonuses Ending March 31: Chase to Avios 20%, Chase to Wyndham 30%, Amex to LifeMiles 15%
Three transfer bonuses from Chase and Amex all expire March 31, 2026. If you hold Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards points and have been considering a transfer, this window closes at end of month. Here is what each bonus is worth and whether it makes sense to act now. Transfer Standard Ratio Bonus…
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Amex Graphite Business Cash Unlimited Review: Is the 2% Rate Worth $295?
American Express launched the Graphite Business Cash Unlimited card on March 25, 2026, and the pitch is simple: 2% cash back on everything, no category tracking required, with a $295 annual fee. That puts it squarely in competition with cards that have charged less to offer the same flat rate for years. Whether the Graphite…