 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY 01/08/2019 IN TODAY'S NEWS Imagine returning from a trip to find that your keys no longer open the front door — and, oh wait, there's a stranger living inside. One Georgia family now has a thank you note from their unwelcome intruder, and quite the story to share for the rest of their lives. Today, we also check out some of the sharpest looking credit cards — including one that you can only sign up for through tomorrow — and we help you make the most of your points and miles, with a look at how much each currency's worth this month. -Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large
 It's hard to get the most out of your points and miles if you aren't even sure what they're worth. TPG takes some of the guesswork out of the equation, with a detailed look at the travel industry's top loyalty currencies. This month, one of the world's largest hotel chains announced some unwelcome changes to pricing for free nights — we've adjusted the value down as a result.
 In one of the stranger travel stories we've heard, one family returned from a holiday trip to find someone else living in their home. He ate their food, moved furniture around and even changed the locks on the front door. It took a SWAT team to finally get him out — naturally, a whole lot of drama (and some notable felony charges) ensued.
 Having a metal card isn't enough — it's gotta look nice, too. And one of the most popular card colors of 2018 is just hours away from becoming a thing of the past. Want to add some rose gold to your wallet? The clock's ticking — you only have one more day to make it yours.
 Phoenix (PHX) Delta flyers have a very attractive new airport lounge to call home. At 7,500 square feet, it's decently large for a Delta lounge at one of American's largest hubs, with posh seating, "fresh, locally inspired cuisine" and a very slick full-service bar.
 What's it like to spend nearly 19 hours on a single airliner? The TPG team has reviewed both cabins on the world's longest flight, and now CBS News is sharing its take, too, following a nearly 10,000-mile voyage to the other side of the world on one very special ultra-long-range plane. NOTICE SOMETHING NEW? It's a big day over here at TPG! This morning, we flipped the switch on an entirely revamped newsletter, with curated articles, crisp photos and a daily recap from our editorial team. We hope you enjoy, but we know you like having options — you're welcome to continue receiving the old format, if you'd prefer. Just update your preferences at the link below to let us know which version you'd like us to send your way each day. NEWS YOU CAN USE • Here’s Why You Almost Never See Pepsi Served on a Plane • Does It Hurt to Pay Off Your Credit Card Balance Before the Billing Cycle Ends? • How These 14 Retreats Can Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals • A New Year, a New TPG App on the Way • 6 Tips for Surviving a Road Trip With a Large Family • Great Service Across the Atlantic: Swiss Airlines in Economy From JFK to Dubai via Zurich • Don’t Question Hong Kong Airlines Financial Health — Unless You Want a Lawsuit • Sayonara: You Now Have to Pay If You Want to Leave Japan • How to Avoid Dragging Your Child by Their Jacket Through the Airport • Enormous Tuna Auctioned off for $3.1 Million at Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market       You are receiving this email because you opted in at thepointsguy.com. The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our advertising policy page for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities The Points Guy © All rights reserved 2019 |
