One of the biggest events in New York City each year — and one that has become synonymous with the end of the summer — is the U.S. Open. From the matches themselves to the buzz across the entire grounds, it’s part world-class sporting event and part New York social experience at its finest, with…

I’m spending Labor Day weekend in New York City, and my itinerary is almost entirely built around one credit card perk: presale access. Getting tickets to popular concerts and sporting events at face value can be an accomplishment in itself — and missing the initial sale can mean paying significantly more on the resale market….