March 6, 2026 · 10 min read
Transfer partners are the reason flexible points currencies are worth 2-3x more than cash back. We cover how a transfer works and when to use one instead of your bank's travel portal.
transfer-partners · beginners · strategy
March 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Cents per point (CPP) is the one number that tells you whether a redemption is brilliant or terrible. Here's how to calculate it, why it varies so wildly, and the three-tier framework that makes sense of it all.
cpp · valuations · points-value
February 27, 2026 · 9 min read
Cash back gives you certainty. Points give you flexibility. Miles give you the highest ceiling. Here's how the three reward types actually compare - with real numbers.
cash-back · points · miles
February 25, 2026 · 8 min read
How credit card rewards work in plain English, and how to start getting more from the cards you already have.
beginners · rewards-basics · points
