Meghan Coyle

They already had some status matching for the MGM rewards with the two highest tiers of status to Marriott's two highest tiers. But now MGM rewards Pearl members can earn Marriott Bonvoy tier matching benefits. They're getting silver elite status and MGM rewards gold members can now get Marriott Bonvoy gold elite status.

I love the Marriott portfolio in Vegas. You know I'm a sucker for the Bellagio. Now, I know you visited a new lounge last week, Megan. Tell us about that.

I love the Marriott portfolio in Vegas. You know I'm a sucker for the Bellagio. Now, I know you visited a new lounge last week, Megan. Tell us about that.

I love the Marriott portfolio in Vegas. You know I'm a sucker for the Bellagio. Now, I know you visited a new lounge last week, Megan. Tell us about that.

Maybe we could record our next podcast episode right there.

Maybe we could record our next podcast episode right there.

Maybe we could record our next podcast episode right there.

I loved your photo of the miso donuts. I need one.

I loved your photo of the miso donuts. I need one.

I loved your photo of the miso donuts. I need one.

Yes, indeed. So 30% of those who used credit cards to cover summer travel last year still have not paid off their balances. For Gen Z travelers specifically, that number jumps to 45%.

Yes, indeed. So 30% of those who used credit cards to cover summer travel last year still have not paid off their balances. For Gen Z travelers specifically, that number jumps to 45%.

Yes, indeed. So 30% of those who used credit cards to cover summer travel last year still have not paid off their balances. For Gen Z travelers specifically, that number jumps to 45%.

Now, there are certainly situations where you need to take on debt to pay for everyday life expenses like gas and groceries. But on this show, we tend to talk about credit cards in the context of earning fancy rewards, getting VIP perks to fund travel. Now, these cards that offer all of these benefits that we talk about on the show tend to have higher interest rates,

Now, there are certainly situations where you need to take on debt to pay for everyday life expenses like gas and groceries. But on this show, we tend to talk about credit cards in the context of earning fancy rewards, getting VIP perks to fund travel. Now, these cards that offer all of these benefits that we talk about on the show tend to have higher interest rates,

Now, there are certainly situations where you need to take on debt to pay for everyday life expenses like gas and groceries. But on this show, we tend to talk about credit cards in the context of earning fancy rewards, getting VIP perks to fund travel. Now, these cards that offer all of these benefits that we talk about on the show tend to have higher interest rates,

which very quickly outpace the value of any rewards. So if you are someone who pays for summer travel on a credit card, we generally only recommend using the fancy travel credit cards we talk about on this show for people who regularly pay off their balances in full every month.

which very quickly outpace the value of any rewards. So if you are someone who pays for summer travel on a credit card, we generally only recommend using the fancy travel credit cards we talk about on this show for people who regularly pay off their balances in full every month.

which very quickly outpace the value of any rewards. So if you are someone who pays for summer travel on a credit card, we generally only recommend using the fancy travel credit cards we talk about on this show for people who regularly pay off their balances in full every month.

But speaking of rewards, 85% of summer travelers are using credit cards to cover some of their expenses this year. So let's talk about how to make the rewards you earn, the benefits that come from those cards, work for you.