Something went wrong on your trip? You might’ve just won the points lottery

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You sit down on a totally packed plane and find that your inflight entertainment screen isn’t working. Or you pay for Wi-Fi, and it cuts out halfway through the flight. Or, perhaps, your seat is dirty beyond what the complimentary wipe can clean. Then, you arrive at your hotel…

An autumn Oregon road-trip itinerary

Come leaf-peeping season, East Coast destinations like Vermont and New Hampshire tend to steal the spotlight. But if you’re looking for a stunning combination of mountains and foliage — not to mention cascading waterfalls, craggy canyons and high desert vistas — there’s a destination across the country that deserves your attention: Oregon. While the Pacific…

A guide to the Chase Ink Business credit cards

While Chase offers a robust portfolio of personal credit cards, the issuer also has a suite of business cards tailored to different types of companies and expenses. Known as the Ink Business family, these credit cards earn either cash back or Chase Ultimate Rewards points. They generally offer lucrative welcome bonuses and high earning potential…

Dynamic pricing comes to Las Vegas hotel lobby shops

The law of supply and demand is constantly in practice in Las Vegas, where everything from hotel rates to Las Vegas Raiders ticket prices can fluctuate on a moment’s notice during busy weekends. These price adjustments are also happening in those omnipresent lobby shops that sell everything from booze to chips and bottled water. According…

What are your rights as an airline passenger under the Trump administration?

Airline passenger rights have been in the spotlight since last week. First, news broke that airlines are lobbying the Trump administration to remove a wide range of consumer protection regulations. Then, the administration said that it would scrap a Biden-era rule that required airlines to compensate customers for delays and cancellations. Amid all the headlines,…

New Peacock subscription with Walmart+

The Walmart+ membership benefit of The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Business Gold Card is getting more valuable. Beginning Sept. 15, Walmart+ members will have a new choice between two streaming services for no extra cost. WALMART.COM Currently, Walmart+ members can subscribe to the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan. But starting next…

How to earn Delta SkyMiles: From using the right credit card to shopping

The Delta SkyMiles loyalty program can be a valuable program for domestic awards and partner redemptions. Not only does the airline have a vast route network with significant hubs in large U.S. cities, but there are many different ways to earn Delta Air Lines miles that you can redeem for SkyTeam flights. Sometimes, Delta even…

Should you use points or cash to book travel? Here’s how to know

Picture this: You’re booking a trip to Europe and see two options — 60,000 miles for a round-trip flight or $650 in cash. Which do you choose? Without crunching the numbers, it’s just a guess. That’s where calculating the value of an award redemption saves the day. With simple math, you can determine whether you…