Know the number
Use a realistic working value instead of somebody else's fantasy redemption.
Save it on your phone. Use it when you compare cards, search for an award, or wonder whether cash is actually the better answer.
Use a realistic working value instead of somebody else's fantasy redemption.
See the bank-to-airline and bank-to-hotel connections worth learning first.
Run the math, compare the trade-offs, and avoid the mistakes that erase value.