One of the most important rules we recommend everyone follows is paying off their credit card balances, in full, whenever possible. Late payments can come with penalties like late fees that can impact your budget and your credit score. In fact, payment history is the largest factor considered for your FICO score — which is…

United MileagePlus just launched a flash award sale specifically for Chase United Airlines cardmembers. If you hold one of these cards, you can access flight deals starting at 9,000 miles each way to 20 destinations in Latin America. Deal basics Rio de Janeiro. FABIO CANHIM/GETTY IMAGES Airline: United Airlines Routes: Between the mainland U.S. and…

The world’s busiest airport is finally home to a Delta Sky Club worthy of being located at the airline’s megahub. On Tuesday, Delta Air Lines will officially open its hotly anticipated new lounge in Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The space, under construction for the past three years, is the first new…

In 2020, IHG switched to dynamic award pricing; since then, award rates at most properties have generally varied alongside paid rates. As a result, it’s become increasingly difficult to get outsize value when redeeming IHG points. Over the last few months, I’ve gotten between 0.7 and 1.1 cents per point when redeeming IHG One Rewards…

There are two types of travelers: those who prefer carry-on luggage, and those who prefer to check a bag. If you check a bag, you’re familiar with the downsides. Waiting at baggage claim can delay the start of your trip, and careless bag handlers could damage your luggage. The worst by far, though, is when…