Is the Southwest Premier Business worth the annual fee?

Small business owners who regularly fly Southwest might consider applying for one of the airline’s two business cards. If this sounds like you, now might be a good time to get the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees). This card features a solid welcome bonus and decent perks for Southwest…

I broke a points rule and still got a good award deal to Europe

I’m all for getting a good deal when I redeem my hard-earned points and miles. Once it’s finally time to burn my rewards, I’m mindful of TPG’s valuations and redemption advice to ensure I’m getting the best value. But I can’t always follow every rule. When I booked a trip to Europe that required booking…

How I saved over $6,500 using credit card rewards for a family vacation to Italy

My parents are not big travelers. It’s not necessarily that they don’t want to travel; it’s just that they have always equated traveling — particularly flying outside of the U.S. — with being too far outside their financial means. But as descendants of Italy, they’ve always had that country on their bucket list. So, after…