Frontier Airlines promotion: Earn up to 5,000 airline miles

Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, Frontier Airlines is putting a bow on a storied promotion by giving away 70 million Frontier Travel Miles. You may remember the now-infamous Pepsi Super Bowl commercial from 30 years ago that promised a jet to whoever could accumulate 7 million “Pepsi points.” A man named John Leonard…

Chase Slate review: No-annual-fee card for paying down debt

Chase Slate overview The Chase Slate® (see rates and fees) is tailored to consumers who want to improve their financial profile by reducing their credit card debt or raising their credit score. This card comes with a lengthy introductory annual percentage rate period to help you avoid interest for 21 months (then a variable APR…

Rove Miles promotion: Earn bonus miles on hotels, gift cards and more

We love a deal here at TPG — especially when it can be stacked with other rewards. Rove Miles’ new “Built Better” promotion offers big bonuses on hotels, shopping, referrals and more from Feb. 7 to 11. You can redeem Rove miles on Rove’s booking platform or transfer them to 13 airline and hotel partners….

My new AAdvantage strategy with my Barclays cards

There’s a big transition coming in the world of credit cards, especially for those of us who are deeply invested in the American Airlines AAdvantage ecosystem: In late April, all American Airlines-branded Barclays cards will convert to Citi credit cards. The airline will fully transition the American Airlines credit card program to Citi on April…

Delta brings back New York-Orange County route 7 years later

Delta Air Lines is bringing back a prime transcontinental route for the first time in seven years. And the flights will come with lie-flat seats. Starting this spring, the Atlanta-based carrier will restore nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California, just outside…

Wi-Fi on cruise ships: What you need to know about internet use on board

When I first began writing about cruising three decades ago, the typical internet connection at sea wasn’t just slow. It was glacial. You’d click on a website only to experience many seconds of frustration. Maybe the page would come up. Maybe it wouldn’t. Maybe the cruise would end while you were still sitting there. Thankfully,…

2026 TPG Awards winners: Best Innovation in Airline Loyalty

When Alaska Airlines acquired Hawaiian Airlines in 2024 — and announced plans to roll out a new combined loyalty program — there were some valid reasons for frequent flyers to be nervous. After all, Alaska’s former Mileage Plan program had become a favorite of travelers hoping to stretch their miles. And in recent years, big…

Are credit card rewards taxable? Why you may receive a 1099

With tax season on the horizon, credit card enthusiasts may wonder if they have to pay taxes on the rewards they earned in 2025. The good news? Generally, credit card rewards are not considered taxable income. However, certain types of rewards, such as checking account bonuses and credit card referral bonuses, may prompt your bank…

Kids can stay free at select Hilton all-inclusive resorts this year

It’s the time of year when families are planning spring break and summer travel, and if you’ve been considering taking your family to an all-inclusive resort, this might be the year to do it — especially for Hilton loyalists. When you stay at a family-friendly all-inclusive resort, everything from your accommodations to dining, activities and…

Don’t cancel, downgrade: How to do it with Chase cards

It’s easy to justify paying hundreds of dollars in credit card annual fees when you can use card benefits like travel credits, dining credits, shopping credits and airport lounge access. But it’s harder to justify paying those fees if you carry multiple credit cards with similar benefits or are simply trying to cut down on…