If you’ve been considering opening a credit card, you’ve likely come across the term “welcome offer.” These bonuses can be one of the most valuable parts of a new card — sometimes worth hundreds of dollars in cash back, points or travel rewards. But they often come with specific requirements, timelines and rules that can…

In recent months, there haven’t been many positive developments surrounding airport security in the U.S. After all, it was only a few weeks ago that the partial government shutdown led to major backups at many of the nation’s busiest hubs. But we do have one piece of good news to share: One of the best…

A good beach vacation can be a lifesaver for families after a long school year. Parents can kick back, relax and catch rays while the kids play in the sand and surf. Certain places have all the sun and fun you could dream of, along with top-notch points resorts for families. Plan a trip to…

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program will increase the cost of many partner redemption rates for bookings made from June 1. While devaluations are an unwelcome and unfortunate reality of earning points and miles, this price increase is relatively mild compared with recent ones announced by other programs. Aeroplan partner redemptions will remain a great deal,…