The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees) is Citi‘s newest premium travel rewards card. Launched in late July, it comes with a $595 annual fee, which puts it in the middle of its premium card competitors. With a strong welcome bonus, valuable earning potential and a suite of statement credits and lounge perks,…

I could blame it on motherhood or being in my forties, but the truth is that I’ve always been a bit forgetful and accident-prone. I once walked off an airplane with a single AirPod in my ear, while the other AirPod was tucked safely into its case in the seatback pocket (I got it back…

As soon as people find out that I work for The Points Guy, they almost always follow up with one question: “What’s the best credit card?” My answer is usually, “It depends” — because there truly is no one-size-fits-all credit card that’s best for everyone. Several factors go into determining the best credit card for…

If you’re considering your next card application, two options from Chase may entice you. The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) are both popular rewards cards that come with their own suite of perks and key differences — like the fact that the Ink…

For about 80 miles between Portland and The Dalles, Oregon, the Columbia River snakes through the Cascade Mountains past rocky cliffs, towering spires and rushing waterfalls to form a spectacular river canyon. The Columbia River Gorge, which marks the border between Oregon and Washington, is claimed by both states as a natural wonder. It boasts…