Alaska Airlines offers a little-known way to save up to 50% on award tickets to places like Australia, Fiji, Italy, Japan and French Polynesia. Through the carrier’s monthly “Atmos Members Day” promotion, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards members have access to special perks, including recurring “Global Getaways” offers. With these, members can score some spectacular deals….

If you’re planning an international trip, one of the easiest ways to save money is by using a credit card that charges no foreign transaction fees. Many credit cards add foreign transaction fees of around 3% every time you make a purchase abroad. While that might not sound like much, those charges can add up…

Goodness knows I’ve made some questionable design and decor choices in my time. There was the all-leather living room set that made my tiny studio apartment look like a sleazy bachelor pad — and let me tell you, sitting on leather furniture during a hot L.A. summer is not where you want to be. Then,…

American Airlines is beginning to offer premium economy on a growing number of domestic flights. As a result, the carrier is changing its complimentary upgrade policy. On certain domestic routes, the airline will limit business-class upgrades for some AAdvantage elite status members Beginning Aug. 25, if you’re booked in economy, you can get upgraded to…

If you’re a Wells Fargo cardholder, you may want to get familiar with the Wells Fargo Travel portal. The Wells Fargo Travel portal provides cardholders with access to book flights, hotels, car rentals and activities. You can redeem your Wells Fargo Rewards points, use your card to pay or combine the two. You can also…

A few years ago, I applied for the American Express® Gold Card, which has since become one of my favorite rewards cards. It offers a high earning rate on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets, as well as statement credits that more than cover its annual fee. Here are five things to do when…