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Congratulations! Having good or excellent credit means you’ve managed your credit well and have earned the privilege of being able to select from the best credit cards available. The world of enjoying premium travel benefits, paying for your trip with…

You don’t embark on a journey thinking something bad will happen because chances are that the worst won’t happen.  It’s good to know, however, that if something did happen and you were severely injured or even worse, there is coverage…

If you commonly rent a vehicle during your travels, chances are you’ve depended on the complimentary car rental insurance on your credit card. Or, perhaps you’ve felt better protected paying the per-day charge for the protection offered by the car…

The number of travelers in the U.S. has steadily increased since the end of COVID-19 restrictions. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports screening in excess of 2 million travelers each day, matching or exceeding numbers from 2019.¹ Unfortunately, with the…

By now we all know that The Platinum Card^® from American Express is a premier player in the travel rewards card arena. With premium travel benefits any traveler would love, statement credits that help offset its annual fee (rates &…

Credit card issuers like Chase, American Express, and Citi have long offered statement credits and other benefits to attract customers. Traditionally, these credits have been travel-focused, featuring airline incidentals credits or broad travel credits. With the continuing evolution of the…

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses are luxurious private airport lounges located in many destinations worldwide. The lounges are stylish, peaceful spaces designed to allow you to relax before your flight, away from the bustle of airport terminals. This post outlines a complete…

The Platinum Card^® from American Express is one of the best and most sought after travel rewards cards on the market. Likewise, Uber is one of the leaders when it comes to ridesharing and food delivery services, so the fact…

If you travel frequently, you’ve probably experienced a trip delay. Your plane will inevitably be stranded on the tarmac, the crew will be late, or the last flight of the evening is canceled due to weather. Regardless of why your…

As someone who writes for Upgraded Points, I’m used to traveling to fun places. So when a fun property opened near my home in Houston, my family naturally had to see it for themselves. In mid-December 2024, I visited Great…

American Express is one of the world’s oldest financial services companies. Dating all the way back to the mid-19th century, American Express initially gained momentum through its money order, investment banking, and charge card product service lines. Today, American Express…

Cell phones — we all have one, but let’s be honest: they’re crazy expensive. In years past, flagship smartphones would sell for $600 to $800 depending on storage size, but now you’re more likely to pay upwards of over $1,000….

Great Card If Don’t Get If Amex Business Platinum Card — Is It Worth It? The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express is made for small business owners who travel frequently enough to take advantage of the luxury travel perks offered with…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Amex Platinum Card — Is It Worth the Yearly Fee? The Amex Platinum card is well worth it for frequent travelers who want luxury travel and lifestyle perks, and who can regularly take advantage…

Avianca LifeMiles may not necessarily be one of the most talked about miles like ANA, Virgin Atlantic, or United, but we find LifeMiles extraordinarily useful, particularly for those who have lots of different transferrable points! Headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, Avianca…

I recently traveled to Luxembourg to complete my goal of visiting 100 countries. I chose Luxembourg because it was easy to get to, the airfare was affordable, and there appeared to be several interesting sites to visit. While I found…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Capital One Venture X Card — Is It Worth It? For the most part, the Capital One Venture X card is perfect if you’re looking for a 1-card setup when it comes to travel…

Great Card If Don’t Get If Capital One Venture Card — Is It Worth It? The Capital One Venture card can be great if you want a solid all-around travel card with a low annual fee, no foreign transaction fees,…

Chase offers 6 co-branded cards with United Airlines: 4 personal cards and 2 business cards. When we talk about Chase cards, we often focus on how to earn valuable Ultimate Rewards points. However, there are several benefits that come with the…

As a service member, you face challenges balancing duty, home life, and the associated financial challenges — and we appreciate that. These financial challenges have also been recognized and addressed with the passing of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of…