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Let’s face it — most people don’t enjoy traveling through the airport. Between crowded terminals, expensive shops, and limited seating, a private jet looks much more desirable. Thankfully, airport lounges provide a bit of respite in the midst of chaos. These…

Now more than ever, Americans are looking for something to take the edge off, and bars across the nation are answering the call. Whether your choice is a simple gin and tonic or you prefer the hoppy buzz from an…

The sinking feeling of dread you get when you hear the final boarding call before you reach your gate is nothing short of awful. Whether you consistently run late or have never missed a flight in your life, you may…

Remote work life has completely transformed the travel game. No longer are workers chained to their desks and forced to clock in on location — instead, virtual employees have the luxury of working anywhere, including the airport lounge before they…

What are people’s biggest pet peeves when flying? Recycled air? Crying babies? Oh, or the jerk in front of you who reclined their seat all the way back, slamming your table tray forward? There’s nothing quite like being crammed into…

Everyone enjoys going away on vacation. Having something to look forward to at the end of a busy working period is the mental boost a lot of us need to keep our wheels in motion. So when that enjoyment was…

Many passengers are familiar with the instant dread that fills their souls upon seeing a massive Immigration and Customs line at the airport. It’s a common occurrence that is usually paired with tired legs after a 10-hour flight. The airport…

Access to credit is an important resource for managing personal finances, whether to pay for major purchases, serve as a bridge to cover regular expenses, or smooth out spending when something unexpected happens. But reliance on debt like credit cards…

Americans’ can have a strained relationship with their personal finances. Individuals have different philosophies on how — and where — their money is allocated. Perhaps you’re a saver and not a spender, or maybe you fall victim to those 2…

It’s no secret that Americans are in debt. Whether you stumble into credit card debt due to out-of-control spending habits or you suffered an unexpected injury and racked up thousands in medical debt at no fault of your own, Americans…

The tourism landscape is swiftly changing as more and more states legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Legal pot sales are expected to hit $33 billion in 2022. Cannabis vacations, coined “canna-cations,” are on the rise, and this brand of…

The economy has been a roller coaster for consumers over the last 2.5 years, and the ride isn’t slowing down yet. As COVID-19 and its ripple effects have continued to shape the economy, U.S. households have navigated both prosperity and…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is one of the most popular credit cards on the market and has been for several years. This card earns valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points that can be transferred to both airline and hotel partners for award…

If you have shifted to be more of an online shopper and banker like many Americans did during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might have thought about how safe your information is on the websites you enter it onto. Credit card…

Here at Upgraded Points, our experts do a thorough analysis of all of the most popular credit cards on the market. We take care of the hours of reading, researching, and writing, so you can focus on what’s most important…

Lower interest rates, better insurance coverage, and access to better credit cards are just a few of the benefits you can experience when establishing a good line of credit. In this post-pandemic world of car shortages, rising interest rates, and…

No matter if you’re a fancy scotch, cheap vodka, or tequila shots kind of person, pretty much every adult that doesn’t completely abstain from alcohol has a favorite type of liquor. But do liquor preferences vary across the country? In…

As a result of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and the wider geopolitical events of the last few years, Americans have changed the way they travel and the way they book their travel experience. Planning a trip without travel…

“Shark Tank” has taken the country by storm ever since its first season aired in 2009. In each episode, we witness promising entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of self-made, multi-millionaires (“sharks”) in the hopes of securing funding for…

“Cars” or “Cinderella?” “Moana” or “WALL-E?” “The Lion King” or “Toy Story?” Disney and Pixar have come out with tons of great movies, and there’s no denying that one of these might be your favorite. Are you passionate about one…