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Everything you need to know about the Bilt travel portal

It’s been about a year since Bilt launched its travel portal, which allows Bilt members to earn and redeem points for flights, hotels and rental cars. You can also use the Bilt travel portal to redeem points for activities, including theme park tickets. Even if you don’t have the Bilt Mastercard® (see rates and fees) or don’t pay rent,…

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JetBlue merger would raise fares on Spirit, court filings allege, putting union in legal jeopardy

JetBlue admits that its merger with Spirit Airlines would lead to higher fares as it retrofits Spirit’s aircraft as its own, the plaintiffs in a lawsuit opposing the merger allege. The plaintiffs, about two dozen passengers and travel agents, are suing the airline in Massachusetts federal District Court to prevent the merger, parallel to the Justice Department’s (DOJ) own…

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What is the difference between a hard and soft pull on your credit report?

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information A common question we get from beginners is about the difference between a “soft pull” and a “hard pull” on your credit report. Both terms are frequently used when discussing applying for new credit cards, but how does each affect your credit score? The major difference between…

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How to spend 48 hours in Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, consistently ranks on “best of” lists, including TPG’s own 18 best places to travel in 2023, and for good reason. It’s home to historic sites and landmarks, a number of eclectic art galleries, and varied shopping opportunities. Foodies flock to Charleston for its fresh from-the-dock seafood, soulful Gullah-inspired Lowcountry cuisine, restaurants helmed by James Beard Award-winning…

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The 7 credit cards with the greatest value for authorized users

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are many advantages to adding an authorized user to a credit card account. For one, it can help the primary cardholder hit certain spending requirements and earn rewards much faster. In turn, authorized users can benefit from the primary cardholder’s credit score and length…

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