One of the most important things to know when you apply for a credit card is which credit bureau the bank uses to pull your credit report. Your credit report is a detailed record of your credit history that can determine whether or not you are approved for a new line of credit, such as…

Germany’s flagship carrier — Lufthansa — has engineered a quintessential first-class experience: luxurious, functional, consistent and comfortable, yet without the over-the-top opulence of some of its counterparts. A Lufthansa first-class ticket can set you back over $11,000. Luckily, you are able to book this product using points and miles. While there’s no debating that Lufthansa…

As much as we love premium credit cards, you may find that you can’t maximize their benefits or want to keep your annual fee costs low. If so, a mid-tier travel card is perfect for you. Today, we’re looking at two popular mid-tier travel rewards cards: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees)…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) is one of the most popular travel rewards cards out there — and for good reason. With generous earning rates, like 3 points per dollar spent on dining, 2 points per dollar spent on travel and several other well-known benefits, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a…

“Skiplagging” is back in the headlines. Also called throwaway ticketing or hidden city ticketing, this practice seems to pop up in the media every few months. But what exactly is skiplagging — and is it worth the risk? You may remember a notorious case from 2023 when American Airlines temporarily detained a U.S. teenager after…

Surprisingly, I pay an annual fee for one card that is not a credit card: FoundersCard. Rather, it’s a membership community offering discounts and benefits in many different lifestyle categories. This card has many benefits, discounts and amenities that make travel easier and enhance my lifestyle, including unmatched airline discounts and up to 50% off…

One of the metrics you can use to earn United Premier status is Premier qualifying points. You’ll usually earn PQPs through flights, but you can also earn them through select United Airlines credit cards. Best of all, you can stack PQPs from multiple United cards, which will become more useful in 2026. Here’s what you…

Any first-timer planning a vacation to major U.S. theme parks is in for sticker shock. Between park tickets, themed hotel rooms, skip-the-line passes and souvenirs, the expenses add up quickly. In the search for savings, families may find it easier right now to use points and miles to save money on trips to theme parks…

Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Past me made a lot of wrong assumptions about where my credit card journey would take me. I figured I’d be a Hilton and Marriott loyalist. I assumed I’d apply for the Bilt Mastercard® (see rates and fees) early on and that my…

Airbus is offering up its take on how airlines might want to use the space on its large A350-1000 aircraft. This week, the European plane-maker unveiled a new concept for an ultraluxurious set of first-class suites for the front of the ultra-long-haul-capable jet. The concept calls for three suites in total: one on each side…