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Credit Cards
Best Cards for Medical Bills 2026: HSA/FSA tax savings vs credit card rewards
For HSA/FSA-eligible medical expenses, paying via HSA/FSA debit card produces pre-tax savings (10-30%) that almost always exceed credit card rewards (2-5%). For non-eligible medical spending, U.S. Bank Cash+ Medical Services 5% is the cleanest path.
Pointify Research Team5 min read
Airlines
Lufthansa Allegris 2026: The new flagship cabin product (and the partner-award lockout)
Lufthansa rolled out Allegris on the new A350 fleet starting in 2024. The four cabin classes — Allegris First, Business Suite, Business Class, Premium Economy — represent a meaningful upgrade. The catch: Allegris First is currently NOT bookable on partner miles.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Airlines
Qatar Airways Deep Dive 2026: The QSuite-anchored Oneworld powerhouse
Qatar Airways operates the most-loved business class product in commercial aviation (QSuite), one of the strongest network coverages from the Middle East, and competitive premium-economy + first class options. AAdvantage at 70,000 miles + ~$200 YQ each way is the cleanest US-Doha path.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Points & Miles
Etihad Guest Program Deep Dive 2026: The post-September 2025 devaluation reality
Etihad Guest devalued in September 2025 — bringing US-Abu Dhabi business class to ~85,000 miles + ~$100-$200 YQ. Etihad Guest reaches all 5 major flexible-points currencies but the value has shifted meaningfully vs pre-2025.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
Points & Miles
Amex MR vs Chase UR 2026: The two top flexible-points programs head-to-head
Amex Membership Rewards has the deepest international airline transfer-partner map (18+ partners). Chase Ultimate Rewards has the strongest hotel access (Hyatt + United + Southwest exclusivity). Most points travelers hold both. Here is the 2026 head-to-head.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Points & Miles
Cents-Per-Point Framework 2026: How to evaluate every points redemption
Cents-per-point (CPP) is the universal metric for evaluating points redemptions. CPP = (cash value of redemption / points used) × 100. The framework lets you compare disparate redemptions on a single value scale. Here is the 2026 guide.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
Credit Cards
Best Cards for Sign-Up Bonuses 2026: The Sequencing and Minimum-Spend Playbook
Sign-up bonuses are the highest-leverage way to earn points. A typical 60,000-100,000+ point sign-up bonus equals 6-12 months of normal earning. Here is the 2026 framework for hitting bonus thresholds and optimizing the timing.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
Credit Cards
Best Cards for Cell Phone Protection 2026: Coverage that pays for itself
Cell phone protection is one of the most-valuable credit card benefits — a single replacement claim can save \$500-\$1,500 vs cash. Most premium cards include some coverage. Here is the 2026 picture.
Pointify Research Team5 min read
Credit Cards
Amex Aspire vs Marriott Brilliant vs United Club Infinite 2026: Three premium loyalty cards head-to-head
Three premium co-brand cards compete at $550-$895: Amex Hilton Aspire ($550, auto-Diamond), Amex Marriott Brilliant ($650, free 85k night), United Club Infinite ($895, lounge access). Which is the best value?
Pointify Research Team6 min read
Points & Miles
ANA Mileage Club Program Deep Dive 2026: Round-the-World Award + ANA First Class
ANA Mileage Club is the home program for All Nippon Airways. The program publishes one of points travel's strongest fixed charts including the Round-the-World Award (200,000-280,000 miles for business class) and ANA First Class US-Tokyo at 165,000 miles round-trip.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Points & Miles
JAL Mileage Bank Program Deep Dive 2026: JAL Sky Suite + the off-peak Asia 1 sweet spot
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank publishes a fixed regional chart with off-peak / standard / peak tiers. JAL Sky Suite Asia 1 off-peak at 60,000 miles each way US-Tokyo is one of the cheapest premium-cabin redemptions in points travel.
Pointify Research Team7 min read
Points & Miles
Korean Air SKYPASS Program Deep Dive 2026: The post-2018 Chase partnership end
Korean Air SKYPASS lost its Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer partnership in August 2018 and Marriott Bonvoy partnership in June 2024. The program is now reachable only from a few non-major paths. Korean Air First Class on the 747-8 remains an aspirational redemption.
Pointify Research Team6 min read
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