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Guide to hotel cancellations
Many hotel brands offer cancellations and changes without penalty, and some allow elite status member extensions.
U.S. could ease travel restrictions
As travel restrictions ease, there are questions surrounding whether it is time to use travel cards and points once more. Read to find out how to maximize your points or use your travel card in a different [...]
Pent up travel demand has a ceiling
As the pandemic fades from people’s minds, travel is ramping up. However, there are limits on traveling that remain because of COVID-19. Read our columnist’s take on traveling during this, at times, [...]
How to collect Child Tax Credit
The first of six monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments start July 15.
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Guide to hotel cancellation policies and elite status changes amid coronavirus
Credit Cards
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Guide to hotel cancellation policies and elite status changes amid coronavirus
Many hotel brands offer cancellations and changes without penalty, and some allow elite status member extensions.
7 min read Jul 22, 2021
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U.S. is easing travel restrictions. Time to use your rewards?
As travel restrictions ease, there are questions surrounding whether it is time to use travel cards and points once more. Read to find out how to maximize your points or use your travel card in a different [...]
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