Plain-English buying guides from Deals and Miles: what to look for, which brands are worth it and what a fair price is, with live deals checked against the usual price. New guides every week.
Buying guides
How to Choose a Tablet: iPad vs Galaxy Tab vs Fire for Families
Oct 8, 2026
How to choose a tablet for your family: iPad, Galaxy Tab or Fire, how much storage you need, kids' options and what a fair price is.
How to Choose a Smartwatch: Apple, Galaxy, Pixel or Garmin
Oct 8, 2026
How to choose a smartwatch: phone compatibility, GPS vs cellular, health features, battery life and fair prices for Apple, Galaxy, Pixel and Garmin.
How to Choose the Best Bed Sheets: Thread Count, Weave, Fit and Prices
Oct 8, 2026
Best bed sheets guide: real thread counts, percale vs sateen, cooling fabrics for hot sleepers, deep pockets, top brands and fair prices.
How to Choose Stainless Steel Cookware: Tri-Ply, Brands and Prices
Oct 8, 2026
Stainless steel cookware guide: 18/10 vs 18/0, tri-ply vs disc base, induction, which pieces you need, top brands and fair prices.
How to Choose the Best Luggage Set: Sizes, Hardside vs Softside, Brands and Prices
Oct 8, 2026
Best luggage set guide for family travel: why you need a 28-inch check-in, hardside vs softside, top brands and fair prices for carry-on + 28 combos.
How to Choose the Best Bath Towel: GSM, Cotton, Brands and Prices
Oct 8, 2026
How to choose the best bath towel: what GSM and cotton type mean, popular US brands, and the value-for-money price range per towel.
How I Got the New $60 Fire TV Stick 4K for $9 + Tax
Sep 30, 2026
Fire TV Stick 4K deal: how I paid $9 plus tax for the new $60 stick with the 4KINTRO code and a trade-in of my old Fire TV Stick. Code runs to Oct 7.
Philips Sonicare 4100 vs. HX6829/30: Best Electric Toothbrush
Nov 20, 2023
Philips Sonicare 4100 vs HX6829/30 compared: cleaning modes, battery life, brush heads and price, so you can pick the right one.
The Ultimate Universal Travel Charger Guide
Oct 30, 2023
Universal travel charger guide: plug types, USB-C power, voltage and what to check so one adapter charges all your devices abroad.
Credit card guides
Chase Freedom Flex Bonus: Earn $250
Sep 24, 2026
Chase Freedom Flex bonus: earn $250 with the new cardmember offer. See the spend requirement, the fine print and how to apply.
Chase Instacart Credits: Up to $240/Year Per Card With a $0 Annual Fee (2026 Guide)
Sep 12, 2026
Chase Instacart credit: $0-fee Ink cards get $20 a month, up to $240/yr per card, and it stacks. Every eligible Chase card, how to enroll, tips.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® 100K Bonus – Tips & Strategies
May 2, 2025
Unlock 100,000 Chase points with Sapphire Preferred® and learn smart ways to boost their value to $1,500+. Includes upgrade tips, 5/24 rule, and referral link.
