As we move closer to the end of the year, it’s time to make sure you don’t let any credit card perks go to waste. Many benefits are “use it or lose it” at the end of each calendar year, which means you could be leaving money on the table if you forget to use…

Apple’s next move in the digital travel era is almost here. By the end of 2025, iPhone users will be able to add their U.S. passports to Apple Wallet, a major expansion of its long-gestating but slow-to-roll-out Digital ID program. Apple confirmed during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference last summer that it is adding digital…

There will be lots of talk today about the best Black Friday deals. And, there are some good ones (hello, cheapest-ever AirTags and AirPods under $70). But we all have different shopping lists, so that makes “best deals” hard to really point to since we all want something different. That is, except for the one…

There are tons of great deals available for Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday sales, and it can be challenging to decide which items are worth spending your hard-earned money on. If you need a little help making up your mind, take the lead from TPG readers and staff with this roundup of the items…

The Transportation Security Administration screened some 904 million passengers in 2024, along with 494 million checked bags and 2 billion carry-on items. Going through a TSA checkpoint is not exactly pleasant for most travelers. Most simply want to get through airport security as quickly as possible. Thankfully, there are ways you can cut the time…

As the end of the year nears, you may hear of travelers going on mileage runs. These mileage runs are typically undertaken to complete a challenge (such as JetBlue’s “25 for 25” promotion) or secure the final points, dollars or segments required for a specific elite status tier. However, some travelers also go on mattress…

Although the holiday season can be joyous, it can also bring financial strain and stress for some as budgets get stretched thanks to holiday shopping. Luckily, the TPG team can help you maximize your credit card rewards and avoid debt this holiday season. Here are five tips to help you shop and earn rewards like…

The busy holiday travel season is now in full swing, and the most recent government shutdown is behind us. So, instead of mandating stress-inducing systemwide flight reductions, the Department of Transportation is turning its attention to unruly passenger behavior and offering travel etiquette advice. While the Federal Aviation Administration’s statistics show that unruly passenger incident…

The Capital One Venture X Business recently announced its highest welcome offer ever — and it might be the biggest welcome offer we have ever seen on a business credit card. New applicants can earn 200,000 bonus miles after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first three months, and an additional 200,000 bonus miles after…

With perks like hotel credits and airport lounge access, the American Express Platinum Card® is one of TPG’s favorite cards for frequent travelers. However, that’s not all: The card also offers additional statement credits beyond travel perks, enhancing its value and offsetting the $895 annual fee (see rates and fees). For instance, you can get…