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While no one is accessing airport lounges right now (let alone airports in general) due to a global pandemic, travel will return in the months ahead. Airport lounge access is crucial for many travelers, either to relax before a journey ahead or to stay productive and get work done.

American’s Admirals Club lounges are currently either shut down or open with significantly reduced service, depending on the location. However, when people start taking to the skies again, the best ways to access Admirals Clubs is through one specific credit card — the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®.

In fact, this is the only card that can get you into Admirals Clubs. While it does come with …

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In the past few weeks, you’ve probably had to cancel your spring break getaway — or maybe even dream trip to Tahiti or Colombia — due to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 has caused airlines to cancel flights and end routes. Cruise lines around the globe have suspended operations, and hotels are vacant. The outbreak is also forcing the closure of many businesses and the cancellation of major festivals and events worldwide.

You’re likely working from home and physically distancing yourself from others. You’ve probably checked your investments and been … disappointed.

While now is certainly not the time for nonessential travel, it might be a perfect opportunity to think about how you can save …

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Chase has enhanced earning structures across its Chase Sapphire and Freedom cards to include 5x on DoorDash and Tock takeout and delivery services.  Starting April 10, 2020, through May 31, 2020, cardholders can earn 5x on up to $500 in combined purchases made with the two on-demand food services.

With the $500 cap, you can earn up to 2,500 points with this offer — worth $50 if you have a Chase Sapphire Preferred Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve (according to TPG valuations) or $25 if you have the Chase Freedom or Chase Freedom Unlimited. It’s not a lucrative offer, but it can provide some solid savings. You can check out the full terms of the offer on Chase’s website.

Keep in mind that Chase car…

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Capital One has added new ways for cardholders to redeem their Venture miles.

In light of people staying home and putting travel plans on hold until pandemic concerns subside, Capital One has added three new categories where you can redeem your miles at a fixed-value. Starting today, April 16, 2020, through June 30, 2020, you’ll also be able to use the Venture purchase eraser feature on takeout, delivery and streaming services. For Spark Miles business cardholders, you’ll be able to use the business purchase eraser feature for takeout, delivery and phone services.

I confirmed with Capital One that the redemption rate would be the same as for travel at 1 cent per point. Capital One® Venture® Reward…