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You have to love the diverse selection of accommodations offered by Wyndham. If you’re searching for budget accommodations, mid-level value, luxury properties, or even a vacation rental condo, you’ll find all those choices and more in the brand’s portfolio. This…

Normally you’d need to be a dedicated patron of a specific hotel or car rental loyalty program to achieve their coveted elite status levels and reap the corresponding benefits. There are a lot of reasons to do so, of course,…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card has consistently been at the top of our list of favorite travel rewards cards due to its earnings and redemption options for valuable Ultimate Rewards points and its complementary travel and shopping benefits. There’s no…

When you add up the total of your everyday purchases such as groceries, gas, and online purchases, it may be surprising to see the amount you’re spending on a daily basis. In fact, it’s possible that everyday spending recently has…

When it comes to earning rewards, free nights, travel benefits, and perks that make your hotel stay more comfortable, nothing beats a hotel-branded credit card. And if you’re a fan of Marriott’s Bonvoy program, you’ll have several cards from which…

There’s little doubt that The Platinum Card^® from American Express is one of the most impressive travel rewards cards available. The card is known for its generous welcome bonus, earning and redemption options for valuable Membership Rewards points, and a…

There are several ways to earn frequent flyer miles. Flying on a purchased flight with an airline and opening (and spending on) an airline-branded credit card are at the top of the list. However, there may be an easier way…

The entertainment industry certainly changed with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of a night out at the movies, we stayed home streaming Netflix. And that concert we planned to attend morphed into an online fundraising event. Slowly but…

Our senior years can be some of the most exciting years of our lives. If we’re fortunate, we’ll now have the time, and hopefully, the resources, to make our travel dreams come true. As we age, however, traveling may pose…

None of us could have anticipated the devastating effect COVID-19 would have on our daily lives and its effects on travel throughout the entire world. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or take just a stunning vacation each year, chances are…

Capital One has done a good job of advertising its credit card products. Many people are familiar with those commercials featuring a celebrity spokesperson where you’re promised the ability to earn “unlimited double miles on every purchase, everywhere, every day.”…

Shopping at wholesale club retailers like Sam’s Club can save you a bunch of money if you’re able to accommodate the purchase of items in bulk. And while savings are great, buying in bulk could also result in leaving the…

Road trips allow you to see the country up close and in relatively slow motion. Unlike flying, road trips are less about efficiently traveling from point A to point B than they are about creating experiences during the journey. Planning…

If you’re a current or prospective Verizon customer, you should continue reading, especially if you’re looking for a way to save on your monthly wireless bill. That’s because the Verizon Visa^® card, now available exclusively to Verizon customers, can earn…

Many home improvement projects can cost a bundle, so it would be a shame not to earn rewards on those expenses. Unfortunately, earning rewards on those purchases is not usually a straightforward process as few credit cards offer bonus rewards…

When you’re ready to purchase travel insurance, you’ll have a nearly endless selection of companies from which to select. You can begin, however, by narrowing your choices to those companies that are highly rated by respected insurance financial rating companies,…

Pets can be just like family, for a variety of reasons. We love them, they love us (except for some cats), and we can spend a lot of money making sure they’re raised well. Like every other purchase we make,…

It’s difficult to argue that cash-back isn’t the most liquid form of credit card rewards you can earn. Additionally, many cash-back credit cards do not charge an annual fee. This combination can be appealing when you’re just starting out and…

Few credit cards can compete with the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® when you’re looking for a premium travel rewards credit card. There are also few, if any, travel rewards cards that offer a better selection of travel insurance benefits. Travel insurance…

Selecting the appropriate travel rewards card can be a daunting task, especially when you’re first starting out. It’s a natural inclination to simply choose a card with an earning structure you understand, a few benefits you might use, and redemption…

It’s a stark sign of recent times that ordering carryout has become as popular as dining out. And if you live in a metropolitan area, it’s likely you’re using food delivery services more than ever. Who doesn’t enjoy the convenience…