The Southwest Rapid Rewards loyalty program may not have the same elite perks you'll find with other airlines, but it still offers good value. Two notable advantages are the program's lack of blackout ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jenn covers retail, customer loyalty and behavior, CX and CRM. Sure, reward points and perks are a nice cost of entry. But based ...

Ben is a credit cards and luxury travel writer, an immigrant with three citizenships and a husband. He speaks English, Spanish and Italian, has a background in linguistics and languages, and travels ...

If you choose to earn points in a flexible rewards points program, you should develop a feel for what represents “reasonable value” to you. If you participate in a flexible points program, developing ...

Staples introduces Easy Rewards™ program and helps members leap into huge savings with exclusive Leap Day deals and free passport photos 1 This loyalty program is free to join and makes it easy for ...

For years, the thrill of nabbing a Platinum trophy on PlayStation has been motivated by one thing: bragging rights. But later this year, once PlayStation rolls out its new loyalty program, you’ll ...

American Express Membership Rewards® points, aka Amex points, are earned from numerous Amex credit cards and have multiple uses. You can redeem these points for everything from cash back to Amazon ...

According to TPG's September 2025 valuations, American Express Membership Rewards points are worth 2 cents each. This is almost the same as Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards Points, and ...

Affirm is testing a free rewards program in a bid to compete with credit card companies’ popular points systems. Consumers in the Affirm Rewards beta will rack up points as they submit each repayment ...

Southwest Airlines remains a beloved favorite among legions of loyal travelers. With a wide choice of domestic flights, traveler-friendly policies like free checked bags, no change fees and an ...