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Summer isn’t quite over yet, and as temperatures continue to rise, a likely move would be to head to the beach to enjoy the cool water and relax on the sand. While that’s a perfectly logical solution, another option is…

I learned early on that traveling where (and when!) everyone else wants to go gives me very little value for my travel dollars. Once I abandoned my intended destinations and let the best available options surface, I found more affordable…

Iceland is a large island in the North Atlantic that could take weeks, even months, to explore fully. However, if you find yourself in Iceland due to a required layover on your way to Europe or are fortunate enough to…

When credit cards hit the market or popular standards are refreshed, it’s time to investigate the buzz. The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card and the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card perfectly resemble those descriptions. For this reason, we’ve chosen these 2 mid-level…

For those seeking their first travel rewards card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card tops our list of recommended cards. The card offers a strong earning structure, flexible redemption options, and a respected collection of travel insurance benefits. The Chase Sapphire…

Booking organized experiences has become my new normal. As many of my travels are solo and short duration, I’ve gradually added organized experiences to my itinerary to maximize my destination time. I like knowing I won’t miss any key sights…

The number of features and benefits on The Platinum Card^® from American Express can be overwhelming. It’s easy to miss an opportunity to take advantage of a travel benefit, receive a statement credit for a purchase, or earn additional rewards….

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…

Choosing a credit card for your everyday use should result in a rewarding value proposition. In other words, you’ll want to receive greater value than any fees associated with the card. The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card is a good example…

You may be familiar with some of the popular rewards-earning cards issued by American Express, especially the American Express^® Gold Card. It’s known for rewarding everyday purchases such as those at U.S. supermarkets and restaurants worldwide. Cardholders also appreciate earning flexible…

If you travel, a premium travel rewards card can be an essential tool for earning rewards, having flexible redemption options, and accessing premium travel benefits. Unfortunately, premium travel rewards cards come with high annual fees. With the Chase Sapphire Reserve^®,…

If you’re a frequent traveler and want the perks of a premium travel rewards card but not the high annual fee, consider the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card. If most of your spending is on travel, gas, entertainment, and dining, this…

A premium travel rewards card might be the perfect choice for frequent travelers, but high annual fees can be a drawback. Let’s look at 2 travel rewards cards that don’t have high annual fees but offer strong travel earnings, flexible…

Serving in our country’s military brings added responsibility and commitment — but it can also bring financial challenges. Years ago, some of the financial challenges that military families face were recognized and addressed with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of…

The best way to avoid paying interest on a credit card is to never carry over a balance on that card in the first place. However, in real life, things happen — an unexpected home or car repair, a large…

If you’re a frequent traveler, consider a premium credit card that offers complimentary airport lounge access. These cards offer a wide range of travel benefits, including lounge access. Premium credit cards offer generous welcome bonus offers, travel purchase credits, free…

Earning hotel loyalty points can be easier than finding good value at redemption time, especially for an aspirational stay. While I enjoy the occasional luxury hotel, I tend to gravitate towards properties I can purchase with fewer points yet still…

I have a minor love affair with Iceland. While I have yet to explore everything there is to see and do, I keep returning to add to my experiences. Iceland is easy to travel to with reasonably priced and frequent…

It’s a classic debate — paying an annual credit card fee to receive more benefits versus not. Today’s card comparison pairs up 2 popular cards that are perfect examples representing both sides of this argument. The Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card…

Finding an everyday credit card that earns elevated rewards on every purchase can be challenging. The Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card takes on that challenge with strong earnings and surprising benefits for a -annual-fee card. The card won’t burden you with…

Today’s card comparison is a must-read if you’re deciding between a premium Chase business card or securing a Chase personal travel rewards card. The Ink Business Preferred^® Credit Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card offer tremendous value. Small business…