The Citi Strata℠ Card (see rates and fees) is a popular starter card with no annual fee and a good entry point into the Citi ThankYou Rewards ecosystem. Paying the annual fee on the Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees) can be worth it if you want to elevate your travel. The card…

America’s second-busiest airport has its newest nonstop link to Asia — and it’s on a brand-new plane with some spiffy, state-of-the-art seats. In a flight that drew plenty of fanfare, Taiwan-based EVA Air made its long-awaited arrival Friday night at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), inaugurating nonstop service between Texas and Taipei. It’s the…

Indiana celebrated the return of nonstop flights to Europe this summer when Aer Lingus landed at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in May. Linking the Midwestern capital with Dublin Airport (DUB) and Europe beyond that, the flight was heralded by locals as a driver of both tourism and economic development. The route to IND from DUB…

You’ll hear this ad nauseam at TPG: When it comes to the best credit card, there isn’t one. And by that, I mean there’s no single card that magically fits every individual’s specific needs. For example, one of my biggest expenses is groceries, so I have a card that earns a high reward rate in…

You booked your river cruise, and the departure date is approaching. Now you’re panicking about what to pack. You want to pack light, given that you won’t have much space in your cabin to store bulky suitcases. However, you also want to be prepared with the right clothing and gear for unpredictable weather on the…

Spirit Airlines is making tough decisions in bankruptcy as it fights to survive. On Thursday, the Dania Beach, Florida-based discounter asked a bankruptcy court for permission to reject leases on 87 Airbus A320-family aircraft and return them to lessors. The request covers 19 A320ceos, 65 A320neos and three A321neos. This came two days after Spirit…

If Chase’s Pay Yourself Back hasn’t been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on it. Not only has this potentially lucrative option continued to expand to a broader list of Chase cards, but some redemption rates aren’t to be sneezed at. Chase offers its Pay Yourself Back benefit on…

U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card overview The U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card is a practical option for business owners focused on financing large purchases rather than earning rewards. The card is a solid option with no annual fee and its 0% introductory annual percentage rate, then a variable APR of 16.74% to 25.74% applies. It’s…

If you’re not starting your online purchases by going through a cash-back site, I can promise you that you’re leaving some money on the table. There are many shopping portals that let you earn rewards on your online purchases. While some portals award airline miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards points or American Express Membership Rewards points,…

Atmos Rewards entered the points and miles space this year, becoming the joint loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. While Atmos Rewards’ primary target is someone who frequently flies with these carriers, this program offers more than meets the eye. Atmos Rewards points are valuable, worth 1.5 cents apiece per TPG’s October 2025…