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Bilt Acquires LAVA, Setting Up Big Loyalty Expansion
Another week, another piece of big news from Bilt — with the latest turn potentially taking the platform in a new direction. About Bilt’s Acquisition of LAVA: Today, Bilt revealed that it had acquired the sports loyalty technology company LAVA. The transaction is valued at $300 million and marks a new expansion for Bilt. LAVA…
American Airlines Updates AAdvantage Platinum Select Credit Card
American Airlines and Citi have unveiled a refreshed Platinum Select card — including an increased annual fee. About the Updated Citi/AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard: The Citi/AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard is getting an update. First, the card will now earn 3x AAdvantage miles on eligible AAdvantage Hotels bookings made on aadvantagehotels.com as…
DoorDash Set to Acquire Instacart for Approximately $17 Billion
Two popular delivery services are joining forces. About DoorDash’s Acquisition of Instacart: Today, DoorDash announced plans to acquire Instacart. DoorDash will pay $65.00 per share of the grocery delivery service, representing a 26% premium on $CART’s recent closing price. In total, the deal is worth approximately $17 billion and will be at least 75% cash….
Bilt's November 2026 Rent Day Brings Gift Card Bonus, J Lo Collab
Updated on October 28, 2026 A day after Bilt unveiled some big changes coming in 2027. It’s announced its plans for something coming much sooner: November’s Rent Day. About Bilt’s Gift Card Redemption Bonus: On November 1st, 2026, Bilt members will be able to get greater value when redeeming their Bilt points for gift cards….
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Announcing My New (and Free) Homebuyer’s Guide
For the past 18 months, I’ve been writing about my experience 1) buying a home and then 2) discovering everything that being a homeowner entails. Along the way, I’ve covered some topics that I’d never heard anyone else really talk about and have developed a few tips that I think others could learn from. That’s…
Guide to the Best Rewards Credit Cards for Gasoline
Updated on March 26, 2026 Whether it’s for summer road trips or daily commutes, it seems that American consumers are always looking for a way to save on gas. In turn, some may be seeking credit cards that can help them earn rewards as they fill their tanks. Luckily, there are several options that can…
Guide to No Annual Fee Credit Cards
When it comes to rewards credit cards, you really can’t beat a no-annual-fee option. Sure, there are premium cards with hefty annual fees that may still be worth it, but, overall, there are plenty of advantages to not having to worry about such things. For one, there’s less pressure to ensure that you’re getting every…
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Bilt Acquires LAVA, Setting Up Big Loyalty Expansion
Another week, another piece of big news from Bilt — with the latest turn potentially taking the platform in a new direction. About Bilt’s Acquisition of LAVA: Today, Bilt revealed that it had acquired the sports loyalty technology company LAVA. The transaction is valued at $300 million and marks a new expansion for Bilt. LAVA…
DoorDash Set to Acquire Instacart for Approximately $17 Billion
Two popular delivery services are joining forces. About DoorDash’s Acquisition of Instacart: Today, DoorDash announced plans to acquire Instacart. DoorDash will pay $65.00 per share of the grocery delivery service, representing a 26% premium on $CART’s recent closing price. In total, the deal is worth approximately $17 billion and will be at least 75% cash….
Bilt's November 2026 Rent Day Brings Gift Card Bonus, J Lo Collab
Updated on October 28, 2026 A day after Bilt unveiled some big changes coming in 2027. It’s announced its plans for something coming much sooner: November’s Rent Day. About Bilt’s Gift Card Redemption Bonus: On November 1st, 2026, Bilt members will be able to get greater value when redeeming their Bilt points for gift cards….
Bilt Announces Big Card Program Changes for 2027
As the new year approaches, Bilt Rewards has laid out a series of changes coming to its credit cards. About Bilt’s Credit Card Updates: Bilt is getting ready for some major adjustments to its credit card offerings. Ahead of that, though, the company has announced some changes that are effective immediately. Now, Bilt Cash will…
Amex Partners with Airbnb, Adjusts Platinum Card's Hotel Credit
American Express is expanding its Amex Travel portal with a new partnership. About the American Express-Airbnb Partnership: Airbnb is coming to Amex Travel. Now, American Express cardmembers in the United States can book Airbnb stays on AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App, allowing them to earn Membership Rewards points on prepaid bookings. With this addition,…
Walmart+ Now Included with Sam's Club Plus Membership
Select Sam’s Club members will now be able to enjoy more benefits with their subscription. About Walmart+ and Sam’s Club: Sam’s Club and parent company Walmart are teaming up to bring more value to members. Starting this week. a Walmart+ subscription will be included with a Sam’s Club Plus membership. Currently, a Sam’s Club “Club”…
JetBlue Joins Bilt Rewards Travel Transfer Partner Lineup
Bilt has added yet another popular airline to its travel point transfer program. About JetBlue’s Addition to Bilt: Today, JetBlue became the latest Bilt Rewards transfer partner. As a result, members can now transfer Bilt Points to JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program at a rate of 1:1 (1,000 Bilt points become 1,000 TrueBlue points. TrueBlue is…
U.S. Bank Introduces Payment Switch Tool for Customers
U.S. Bank is rolling out a new tool meant to help consumers with a common annoyance: updating payment methods for recurring expenses. About U.S. Bank’s Payment Switch: Today, U.S. Bank announced the launch of a new feature on its mobile app. With Payment Switch, customers can move eligible recurring payments over to their U.S. Bank…
Rakuten Credit Card Unveils Limited Edition NARUTO Design
Rakuten is celebrating its Japanese roots with a limited-edition credit card design that features a popular anime property. About the Rakuten NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Card Design: Fans of the global anime NARUTO SHIPPUDEN may be tempted to apply for the Rakuten American Express Card. For a limited time, new cardholders can select a special card design…
Southwest Airlines Revamps Rapid Rewards, Companion Pass
Southwest’s evolution is set to continue in 2027 with some big changes to the Rapid Rewards program, elite tiers, and Companion Pass eligibility. About the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Changes: Starting on January 1st of next year, Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards will see a number of updates. First, the carrier’s elite status tiers will be…

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