Should you get a flat-rate or bonus-category cash-back card?

Cash-back credit cards appeal to a wide range of cardholders for one simple reason: Their value is easy to understand. Every purchase earns a clear, predictable rebate, without the guesswork that often comes with travel rewards cards. That said, choosing the right cash-back card isn’t always straightforward. At a high level, cards fall into two…

The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships and itineraries

Call it the cruise line for people who want a big amenity-filled ship that isn’t a floating amusement park. Princess Cruises operates relatively large, reasonably priced vessels. But unlike many of its competitors in that space — most notably Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises — it doesn’t load them up with sprawling…