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It can get hot where I live in the Miami area, and while I love escaping during the height of summer, sometimes I hang around to enjoy the city’s fun. Recently, my girlfriend, who lives in Chicago, came down for…

We’ve all experienced sticker shock when booking travel at one point or another. Those days are coming to an end for our friends in the Golden State. When California’s Senate Bill 478 (SB 478) goes into effect on July 1,…

Update:The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. If you’re a Southwest Airlines fanatic, you have 3 consumer credit cards to choose from: the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Plus Credit Card, the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Premier Credit Card, and the Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Priority…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you’ve been eyeing Australia or New Zealand as your next adventure, this could be the push you need to finally book your flights. Australian carrier Qantas just announced…

Welcome bonuses are the best way to earn mass amounts of points in a short amount of time. The key to it is to have upcoming purchases you were planning on anyway, so you aren’t forcing yourself to spend money….

The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card is a great addition to your wallet as your everyday spending card or part of your rotation of cards to maximize your rewards-earning capabilities. This card launched in March 2024 to attract frequent travelers with its…

The most recent Consumer Price Index released June 12, 2024, indicated airline fares are descending.¹ In the last year (May 2023 to May 2024), airline prices are down 5.9% – a positive sign for travelers who have felt the sting…

There’s nothing worse during your travels than seeing a long line at airport security, sucking the joy and excitement out of the experience and induce more stress than necessary. Even worse can be watching other travelers breeze through security with…

Cancun, Mexico, was my first international trip at a ripe 19 years old, and I immediately fell in love with it. I’ve been back several times since, but the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa takes the cake as the…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® packs a real punch when delivering value as a premium rewards card, and it has gone through several iterations since its initial debut in 2016. Here’s a quick look at the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, its…

Ebay is removing American Express as a payment option for customers. The company said in a June 5, 2024, statement that “unacceptably high fees” were the reason for booting the card network off the platform, beginning August 17. This is…

Given that credit cards make up the majority of consumer spending, it is uncommon for debit cards to provide cardholders with worthwhile rewards. Despite this, American Express is providing a chance for new and existing cardholders of the American Express^®…

Making plans for your assets after you’re gone can evoke a wide range of emotions. It’s typically a financial task associated with older folks, but unfortunately, we never know when that day will come. And with a list of assets…

Spirit Airlines can fall on the wrong end of many jokes and news headlines, and for good reason. Despite this, I’ve been flying the big yellow bus in the sky a bit more in recent months and have learned more…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) met on Thursday, May 9, 2024, amid mounting pressure from regulators on credit cards that earn travel rewards. This hearing follows an announcement in December¹ saying that the…

Delta and Southwest are leading the industry for customer satisfaction in their respective categories, according to the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. The former earned the highest rating in first/business as well as premium economy. Southwest beat…

The famous Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® offer some of the best travel rewards for your money. After months of holding the card, let’s say you’ve earned 75,000 Ultimate Rewards points in your account. These points…

Flying on an ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) like Frontier Airlines or Spirit Airlines is a catch-22. Yes, booking a flight for much less than what you’d pay for a full-service carrier feels like a major win — but we all know…

The airline industry has a unique problem heading into the peak summer travel season: not enough planes to accommodate so many flyers. Given the law of supply and demand, this could potentially send airline ticket prices soaring this summer. The…

Spirit Airlines can occasionally be the comedic punching bag in the world of travel for its bare-bones approach to getting its passengers from A to B. Despite its lack of luxury and head-scratchingly odd flight scheduling, it’s an important part…

When you’re a seasoned points and miles fan, it can become a ritual to simply book all your flights and hotel directly through the airline or hotel brand. This is typically more beneficial than not, as you earn loyalty status…