The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) offers a couple of benefits that make flying American Airlines more pleasant. It’s also a great pick for anyone looking to diversify their loyalty portfolio. Here are the top six reasons why you may want to add it to your wallet. Sizable…

Since I write about points, miles and credit cards, the topic of annual fees often comes up with friends and family. I’ve been surprised to hear how many people avoid — and, in some cases, completely exclude — cards with annual fees. I’ve heard many people say, “Why would I pay to have a credit…

If you’re considering a new credit card to maximize your rewards, your cellphone provider might not be the first place you look. However, if you are a Verizon customer, there is a card offer you may not know about that should definitely be on your radar. For anyone seeking to amp up their rewards strategy…

United Club Business Card overview The United Club℠ Business Card offers United Club lounge access and excellent earning rates on United flight purchases. If you’re a business owner who is a frequent United flyer, this card will make a good addition to your wallet. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion…

If you’re relatively new to the points and miles world, you might be a bit hesitant to apply for new credit cards. Most of my friends and family members find it hard to believe that I have more than 15 active travel credit cards in my wallet and pay over $1,000 per year in annual…

July 21, 2025 • 3 min read Flying with kids just got easier: TSA unveils dedicated family screening lane The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but…

There’s a Hyatt brand and a Hyatt hotel for every budget, from labels like the casual Caption all the way up to the Park Hyatt. You might even be surprised to discover some smaller boutique hotels are also connected to the World of Hyatt loyalty network, thanks to Hyatt’s partnership with the Mr & Mrs…

For years, the most asked question I receive as a travel and credit card expert is: What’s the best travel credit card out there? To answer this query, I ask questions of my own, including what a person’s travel habits and goals are, so I can help them find the best credit card for their…

I’m a huge fan of collecting transferable points and miles, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards points, Capital One miles and Citi ThankYou Rewards points. I love the flexibility of choosing when and where to transfer my rewards, especially when issuers offer juicy transfer bonuses. Though I hold some airline-branded credit cards, like the underrated Aeroplan®…

Sudden expenses are never a good thing, especially for those who map out their finances. But sometimes they’re unavoidable, such as large medical expenses. Even if you have health insurance, expenses can arise from emergency room visits, medical copays, and dental and veterinary bills, which can cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. The burden…