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Wondering how you can build your credit history if no one will give you credit? It’s a common dilemma when you’re just starting out, or if your credit has some past blemishes and you’re looking for a second chance. Fortunately,…

Canceling a flight is never fun. Most airlines charge hefty change fees and offer little-to-no refund for a canceled flight. Thankfully, Southwest (my favorite airline for domestic and Caribbean travel) doesn’t charge any change or cancellation fees! Yep, you read that…

While Hyatt doesn’t have as many properties as Marriott or IHG, it does have some amazing hotels and a competitive award chart. It is also expanding aggressively, and its portfolio is growing quicker than ever before. Like other hotel brands,…

You’ve heard the stories about traveling the world on points and miles, staying in exotic hotel suites, and flying first class. And now you’ve decided it’s time to get your fair share of this fantasy lifestyle. The first question you…

Great Card If Don’t Get If The Ideal Cardholder The Amex Cash Magnet card is a perfect fit for anyone looking for a no-fuss cash-back card that offers great benefits and does not charge cardholders an annual fee. Rental Car…

While the airports in the U.S. typically rank lower than many international airports for overall satisfaction and accessibility of public transit, there is still much to be said about the quality of U.S. airports. In fact, many studies show that…

Old Navy is known for its affordable, yet stylish clothing fit for the whole family. There always seems to be a sale, and it’s rare you won’t find a coupon, promo, or special offer to knock a few more bucks…

Well-known for its advertising slogan “What’s in your wallet?” Capital One presents a compelling case for always having one of its cards on hand for earning rewards on every purchase you make. Add the fact that J.D. Powers has recognized…

Get ready Hilton lovers: the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is the ultimate Hilton Honors credit card, delivering premium benefits for discerning frequent travelers whose brand of choice is Hilton. Sure, it comes with a steep annual fee. This may…

If you are a frequent flyer of Southwest Airlines, you’ll want to know all the ways you can earn Rapid Rewards points. Earning points while doing something you have to do anyway is key to maximizing your earning potential. Did…

“I would love to use points for a flight, but I just don’t fly enough to earn the points I need.” Sound familiar? We hear this all the time from people who don’t travel enough to earn miles by flying…

The Cathay Pacific Asia Miles program offers members a ton of excellent ways to redeem miles. The program is more nuanced than many other well-known award programs, but this article will cover everything you need to know about redeeming your…

Unfortunately, credit card fraud is becoming more and more common. Especially if you’re a travel aficionado who uses credit cards to earn points and miles, you need to understand how fraud works and the best ways to protect yourself. While…

Back in June, Frontier Airlines invited several family travel bloggers and their families (myself included) out to their headquarters in Denver to make a couple of big announcements. After looking at plenty of data, they had realized that although families…

No one wants to see interest charges on their credit card bills as they can add up in a big way. A 0% balance transfer offer from a new credit card could be the perfect solution if you’re carrying a…

The Amex EveryDay^® Credit Card is somewhat of a sleeper card, but it’s a fantastic card because its initial benefits can be leveraged to save you big money. Sure, it’s a great ongoing everyday card with its double-point earning categories,…

Want to upgrade on your next American Airlines flight? If you’re not a top elite member of the American Airlines AAdvantage frequent flyer program, your chances may seem less than optimal. But you shouldn’t give up hope. Although upgrade demand…

Amusement parks are popular all over the world, but nowhere more so than in North America. From small independent parks to giants, including Walt Disney World Resort attractions and Universal Studios, you and your family are guaranteed the vacation of…

Air Canada Aeroplan has become a fan-favorite loyalty program over the years, thanks to its strong redemption opportunities with Star Alliance carriers and how easy it is to earn miles. The program has gone through significant changes in recent years,…

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The airline ticket upgrading process has become more complicated (and restrictive) on most airlines, but United’s upgrade process is often more convoluted than most others. There are multiple types of upgrades, a confusing maze of fare classes, priority hierarchy, and…