It’s easy to think of points and miles as a variant of Monopoly money. They can be easy to throw around and spend nonchalantly. To other people, though, travel rewards can be easy to hoard. They are a form of currency, after all, and we can become as tight-fisted with our reservoir of points as…

Before adding the American Express Platinum Card® to my wallet, I analyzed my current credit card setup. The Amex Platinum’s $895 annual fee (see rates and fees) was more than enough to prompt a review of my current strategy. At the time, I had only one card in my wallet with an annual fee exceeding…

When you sail on a Disney cruise, everyone gets access to included food, good service and great entertainment. But there’s a class of cabins that gives guests a bit of extra pixie dust: Disney Cruise Line concierge level. Disney Cruise Line sits toward the pricier end of the cruising spectrum, even in the most basic…