If your idea of winter bliss involves sipping gluhwein, browsing endless stalls of holiday gifts and getting lost in a sea of glittering fairy lights, plan to celebrate this season at one of Europe’s Christmas markets. These traditional markets, which date back hundreds of years, remain popular in many European countries, from France to Estonia….

Once you’ve collected a haul of Capital One miles, it’s time to start brainstorming how you’re going to redeem them. Here at TPG, we often discourage holding on to your miles. They can be a bad long-term investment, so it’s best to start thinking of redemption options as early as possible. While we often recommend…

If you use credit cards to pay your business expenses, being shut down by an issuer, even temporarily, can be catastrophic. As a small-business owner for over two decades, I’ve been in various situations where a credit card issuer temporarily shut down an account. I’ve also heard my fair share of horror stories from other…

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have launched their newest Global Getaways sale, and it’s a good one — especially if you get the winter blues. For a limited time, Atmos Rewards members can save up to 50% on award tickets to select destinations in Asia and the Pacific. Here’s how you can book your ticket…

Southwest Airlines loyalists have run a convoluted course this year, keeping up with everything from major shifts in its baggage policies, boarding process, seat assignments and route networks to an overhaul of its cobranded credit cards. But one fan-favorite aspect has remained through the noise: the coveted Southwest Companion Pass, which is easily one of…

With just a couple of months remaining in 2025, now is the time to earn Marriott Bonvoy elite qualifying nights for your 2026 status. Depending on your status tier and the hotel brand, Marriott elite status can give you valuable perks like complimentary suite upgrades, a welcome gift, lounge access and late checkout. Plus, elite…

Christmas is coming early for American Airlines AAdvantage members. American on Tuesday launched a million-seat sale with award tickets starting at just 7,500 miles one-way for domestic trips and just 17,500 for international fares. The sale runs through Nov. 16, so you have about 12 days to grab those discounted award seats. The sale covers…

One of the sneakiest expenses these days is streaming subscriptions. If you’re like me, you find a reason to need almost every one — and it really adds up. So one of my favorite credit card perks is credits toward streaming subscriptions. Currently, I have my Disney+ bundle mostly covered by my Blue Cash Preferred®…

As the end of the year approaches, you may wonder how you’ll earn your desired level of elite status with IHG One Rewards. This guide will discuss strategies for earning IHG elite status before the end of the year, including methods to accumulate more qualifying nights or points. IHG elite status overview Here are the…

Marriott offers five personal credit cards to new applicants, each with its own annual fee that ranges $0 to $650. In short, there’s a card for everyone, whether you’re a die-hard Marriott fan or an occasional traveler looking for free award nights. Chase issues the two most affordable cobranded options currently open to new applicants:…