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The Discover it^® Cash Back Card is a no-annual-fee card that could be an interesting addition to your wallet. That’s because it earns a whopping 5% cash-back in quarterly rotating categories. It might not be the best choice for all…

Second cities are some of the best vacation destinations. A second city (or secondary city) is a city that’s not the largest, most popular city in a specific country or region. It’s usually the next-most popular, largest, or top city…

The Platinum Card^® from American Express is often one of the first cards that comes to mind for luxury travel perks. Even though it offers a ton of compelling perks, the annual fee (rates & fees) is a serious price…

The Chase Freedom Flex℠ is a simple card that could easily get overlooked in your wallet. But that would be a mistake because it has tremendous earning potential. Each quarter, the Freedom Flex card has bonus categories that will earn…

The author was an invited guest of the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, Autograph Collection. All opinions are the author’s own, and the hotel had no input into this review. If a chic lodge and an art gallery got together and…

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), or Sea-Tac, is about 14 miles from downtown Seattle, and there are several methods of transport to get between the 2. One of the most convenient ways to get into the city is by light rail,…

Wells Fargo has a rewards-earning card for every type of consumer. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a flat-rate earning card or one that includes bonus category earnings, there’s a card that fits your purchasing style. The same is true…

Theme parks can be magical, but they don’t always feel magical when you’re visiting on a hot day. The heat can make you uncomfortable, tired, and cranky, ruining an otherwise great experience. If you’re not careful, you can suffer heat…

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, rivaled only by the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. Not only older than both of those landmarks, it’s an engineering marvel that revolutionized how bridges…

The Moxy Boulder opened in June 2024 and is one of the closest hotels to the downtown Boulder area, making it the perfect place to stay if you’re visiting University of Colorado at Boulder students or exploring the pedestrian-friendly shopping…

Traveling somewhere to save money isn’t a new concept. Many people from my home state of Florida travel to the Bahamas for luxury goods like watches and jewelry to avoid sales taxes. Instead of a Rolex or Gucci purse, millions…

The U.S. Capitol Building is the center of government in the U.S., an instantly recognizable symbol of democracy, and a byword for everything that various people think is right or wrong about America today. (And, yes, this is where that…

The American Express^® Gold Card has evolved with various benefits and perks. What has remained the same is the card’s value for city dwellers and food enthusiasts, with an unmatched rewards rate on everyday purchases. The Amex Gold card earns…

Purchasing hotel points is typically an unfavorable decision. Whenever a hotel chain has a promotional offer on hotel points, I tend to disregard the sale and instead prioritize earning transferable points that I can later transfer to hotels if I…

If I told you that we severely disliked the front desk staff of a hotel and had to change rooms because of the noise, you might think the hotel review would be overwhelmingly negative. However, my wife and I —…

Purchasing a vehicle from a dealership can be a frustrating experience. The negotiation process can be challenging, and it can be difficult to know if you’ve ultimately secured a good deal. The American Express Auto Purchasing Program, powered by TrueCar,…

If you’re visiting Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better hotel than the InterContinental Wellington. It’s well-located, has nice rooms, and offers a great breakfast. Best of all, the treatment for InterContinental Ambassador members here is…

With the right everyday spending card, earning rewards on every purchase requires little effort. Finding the right card that matches your spending mix can be more arduous. Fortunately, today’s comparison features 2 everyday spending cards packed with earning potential, flexible…

Staying at a new hotel offers the opportunity to stay in rooms where nothing is broken yet. It also presents the risk of staying at a property still working out a few kinks. That was our experience at the Caption…

Having 100,000 Bilt Rewards points is nothing to scoff at. We currently value Bilt points at 1.8 cents per point, making 100,000 worth a heaping $1,800. What makes them so valuable is that Bilt has built a long list of…

Carrying credit card debt is a losing game. Anytime you have to pay interest on credit cards, you’re likely paying far more in interest than you get back in credit card rewards and benefits. Maintaining credit card debt month to…