How to use the IHG One Rewards anniversary night certificate

The cobranded IHG One Rewards cards offer many valuable perks. One perk offered by the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card and the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card each year after your account anniversary is a free night certificate valid for a night that costs 40,000 points or less. Plus, you can use points…

What’s the difference between the grocery stores and supermarkets bonus categories?

One of the most important factors in choosing the right credit card is comparing bonus categories to see which fits your spending habits. This process can be confusing since issuers each have their own definitions for what falls under a particular category. For example, take the bonus category of groceries. Some issuers label the category…

Capital One Venture Rewards vs Wells Fargo Autograph Journey

If you’re looking to add a mid-tier travel card to your wallet, the number of options available to you can feel overwhelming. Two solid cards are among the popular choices: the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card (see rates and fees). These cards share many similarities but also…

Independence of the Seas cruise ship review: What to expect on board a Freedom Class megaship

You can get a good preview of the cruise ahead of you by lingering at the pool deck buffet on embarkation day. At lunch on Royal Caribbean‘s Independence of the Seas, I sat a few tables away from a large group of women toasting each other with drinks before bursting out with “Girls Just Want…