We get it — mastering points and miles is no easy feat. You may have already seen our guide to getting started with points and miles, but what happens once you’re ready to cash those points in for a trip? Maximizing points and miles to travel luxuriously without breaking the bank doesn’t need to be…

There’s no denying that everyday life can be expensive. According to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household spends $77,280 a year on expenses — including housing, transportation and food. Thankfully, there’s a simple way that you can actually make that spending work for you — by…

The benefits of luxury hotel programs can feel pretty similar, as can their names. These programs have lots in common, so you could be forgiven for confusing them with each other. However, there are important differences among Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, Capital One’s Lifestyle Collection and Premier Collection, Chase’s The…

My credit card setup allows me to easily visit friends and family living across the world. I’ve been able to explore places I thought I’d only see in my dreams, like the gorgeous walls of the Sistine Chapel and the historic grounds around Buckingham Palace. Without the rewards I’ve earned from travel credit cards, none…

For me, one of the biggest drawbacks of hotel loyalty programs is that they leave out many unique independent hotels. In fact, some of my most spectacular stays didn’t offer a way to reward guests. Enter: Journey, a new travel app that hopes to change this with a loyalty program exclusively for boutique hotels. Here’s…

Delta Air Lines is taking dynamic pricing to the next level. This week, the Atlanta-based carrier said it hopes to use artificial intelligence to influence pricing on about a fifth of its domestic flights by the end of 2025. That would represent a sharp increase in the airline’s use of AI in dictating the price…

Getting two players into the world of points and miles is an excellent way to quickly collect points, stack benefits and share perks. Couples who hold the two Chase Sapphire personal cards — the $95 annual fee Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and the $795 Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees)…

Purchase protection is an often overlooked benefit on select credit cards. It can be very handy if you buy an item that is later damaged or stolen. Not every credit card offers purchase protection, and the coverage details and restrictions greatly differ. Let’s dive into the basics of credit card protection and see which cards…

Airline credit cards have evolved alongside frequent flyer programs for several decades. Initially, they offered simple bonuses for free flights, but now more options are available to consumers, including transferable rewards and fixed-value points programs. The increasing number of airline credit cards has made it difficult for consumers to compare their value. Additionally, these cards…

John F. Kennedy International Airport’s $19 billion glow-up is nearing its first major milestone: the opening of two new terminals next year. The largest of those, the new Terminal One, is set to open in June 2026, Jennifer Aument, CEO of New Terminal One (the private company overseeing the project) said at an event Monday…