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The [applyLink pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”Chase Sapphire Reserve®”] (see [termsConditions pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]), an uber-popular premium travel credit card, has undergone a major refresh. This update ushered in numerous changes, including the addition of multiple statement credits, automatic elite status and an annual fee increase that typically accompanies these kinds of changes. The card now carries a $795 annual fee — up $245 from its previous $550 fee — but has numerous statement credits and benefits to offset this jump.  Plus, you’ll earn one of the most valuable and flexible currencies in the form of the Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Currently, new applicants for the Sapphire Reserve can earn 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points and a $500 Chase Travel℠ credit after spending $5,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. Based on TPG’s June valuations, this bonus is worth up to $2,550 (including the Chase Travel credit). When factoring in the value of the $500 Chase Travel credit, this is the best-ever bonus we’ve seen on this card. If you’re interested in applying, here’s everything you need to know regarding your eligibility for this lucrative welcome bonus. Related: The best credit card welcome bonuses of the month Am I eligible for the

One of the sneakiest expenses these days is streaming subscriptions. If you’re like me, you find a reason to need almost every one — and it really adds up. So one of my favorite credit card perks is credits toward streaming subscriptions. Currently, I have my Disney+ bundle mostly covered by my [applyLink pid=”22036110″ overridetext=”Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express”] $7 monthly Disney Bundle statement credit (enrollment required; subject to auto-renewal), and I get some other streaming credits thanks to my U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card. When I saw that Apple TV+ and Apple Music are part of the [applyLink pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”Chase Sapphire Reserve®”] (see [termsConditions pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]) refresh, I was thrilled to knock off two more subscriptions from my monthly budget. Here’s what you need to know. The information for the U.S. Bank Altitude has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer. How to get Apple TV+ and Apple Music with your Sapphire Reserve Instead of credits, [applyLink pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”Sapphire Reserve”] cardholders receive complimentary memberships to both Apple TV+ and Apple Music — meaning you don’t have to subscribe

Las Vegas is famous for its neon lights and high-energy entertainment, but did you know there are other ways to explore the city? From art walks and desert adventures to luxury spas and scenic mountain explorations, the greater Las Vegas area offers experiences that surprise even the most seasoned of travelers. To show just how many possibilities there are in Las Vegas, we set out to explore opposite — but equally unforgettable — sides of Vegas: chasing adventure and leaning into total relaxation. Whether you’re into kayaking through red-rock canyons or unwinding with a massage and skyline views, there’s a Vegas for you. Best of all, it’s all doable with points and miles. Colby’s Itinerary: More rush, less roulette with an adventurous Las Vegas itinerary Where to stay For a quintessential Vegas stay in the middle of the action, I checked into The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. For a stay on the Strip, it checked all the boxes. Cash rates for city rooms, the property’s standard room category, typically hover between $250 and $350 per night. However, The Cosmopolitan is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, making it bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points for between 40,000 and 80,000 points per night,

If you’ve ever been that passenger asking everyone around you to allow you to disembark before them, then this news from United Airlines will likely excite you. The Chicago-based carrier announced on Wednesday a big expansion to its ConnectionSaver technology, which first debuted back in 2019. As part of the expansion, flyers will see an enhanced connection dashboard in the United mobile app that includes a slew of new features depending on how long your connection is. Bargain hunting: When is the best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare? Perhaps the most exciting enhancement is that you’ll receive a notification if your connecting flight is being held by ConnectionSaver, which is a tool that identifies tight connections and potentially holds connecting flights if the arrival time of the next flight wouldn’t be significantly delayed by a short hold. COURTESY UNITED Since it debuted six years ago, ConnectionSaver has saved the day for more than 3.3 million travelers, according to United. (It’s too bad United’s competitors don’t seem to be using similar technology yet.) In addition to this new notification, travelers will see turn-by-turn directions with estimated walk times between their gates at all U.S. hubs, as well as