About this episode

The episode discusses the changes to Bank of America's rewards program and its implications for travelers.

Learn how Bank of America's revamped rewards program could quietly cut how much cardholders earn back. Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss Bank of America's overhauled BofA Rewards program to help you figure out whether it's still worth keeping money parked with the bank. But first, they break down the latest travel headlines, including Southwest Airlines' new airport lounges and premium credit card, JetBlue's new BlueFirst domestic first class, a waterpark expansion at Norwegian Cruise Line's private island, and several credit card transfer bonuses. Then, they discuss the new BofA Rewards tiers, with tips and tricks on how the earning-bonus structure changed, whether the new subscription and lifestyle perks make up for a lower rewards multiplier, and how to decide if it's worth keeping a large balance with Bank of America or moving it elsewhere. Enter for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card — and help us improve our show — by taking our listener survey! Find the survey and official sweepstakes rules here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mEvFsa0x3ZlcHNrebvp3zYoA8UGfATY_MOOzZ_FyAzs/edit  Card benefits, terms and fees can change. For the most up-to-date…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sally French, Meghan Coyle

Topics covered

• Bank of America Rewards
• travel news
• credit card perks
• travel rewards
• financial advice

Keywords

• Bank of America
• rewards program
• travel rewards
• credit cards
• financial tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bank of America, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Norwegian Cruise Line

Products: BofA Rewards, Amazon gift card

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