This week, two major loyalty programs made updates that were not favorable for customers. On Tuesday, Marriott Bonvoy updated its terms and conditions to indicate that members will earn points at a reduced rate and earn no elite night credits at StudioRes properties. Then, on Wednesday, Southwest Rapid Rewards drastically reduced points earnings for select…

Chase Sapphire cardholders, get ready to unwind. If you hold the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, you’re now eligible for a Calm app subscription deal through Chase Offers. Sapphire Reserve cardholders can receive one free year of Calm Premium, while those with the Sapphire Preferred can receive 50% off a one-year subscription….

If you love to travel and want to learn how points and miles could help you pay for your next trip, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great option to start your rewards journey. When you spend on your Venture Rewards card, you’ll earn Capital One miles. This is a valuable currency…

No matter who I’m traveling with, I always seek out hotels that participate in major hotel loyalty programs, so I can earn points and enjoy elite status benefits like room upgrades and late checkout. Aside from that, though, the types of hotels I look for when traveling with my husband and kids can differ vastly…

If you’re looking for the most affordable way to go to Disney World, Disneyland or on a Disney Cruise, you might be asking yourself if Disney’s credit card offerings — the Disney® Visa® Card and the Disney® Premier Visa® Card — are decent options. Both cards earn Disney Rewards Dollars that you can use to…

A luxury Miami-area hotel is set to undergo a major renovation this spring, closing its doors for at least six months in the process. The beachfront Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami will start the renovation process in May when it plans to lay off about 425 hotel employees, according to the Miami Herald, citing a required…

Traveling with teens who might feel they’ve outgrown family vacations can make any trip a challenge. High schoolers often want their own space and the ability to explore freely and enjoy time away from their parents or siblings. A cruise can be one of the best ways to allow teens their freedom without completely sacrificing…

A credit card can be a powerful tool in your personal finance strategy. With a good beginner credit card, you can establish credit history, earn rewards on your spending and enjoy valuable perks. Plus, if you love to travel like we do here at TPG, you can use your credit card to elevate your next…

Last fall in Texas, Southwest Airlines executives laid out a far-reaching plan to transform the airline. They shared the finer details of the carrier’s first-ever assigned (and extra-legroom) seats. They spoke about the airline’s first international partnership. And, executives teased upcoming changes to Southwest Rapid Rewards meant to entice customers to focus more attention on…

Many airlines offer hotel booking platforms where you can earn extra miles on hotel stays, but the earning rates (typically fewer than 10 miles per dollar) aren’t very appealing. On Southwest Hotels, you can book “Points Plus” properties that earn anywhere from 5 to 25 Southwest Rapid Rewards points per dollar. That’s a lot of…