If I’m honest, Centurion Lounge access is the primary reason I’ve kept The Business Platinum Card® from American Express and my husband has kept The Platinum Card® from American Express. We frequently fly through airports with Centurion Lounges and enjoy stopping in for a drink and meal before departure, or getting work done for a…

After months of speculation, we now know what the long-rumored changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® will look like. As of June 23, the card is getting a full overhaul, complete with a slew of new statement credits, some changes to the earning and redemption rates and, unfortunately, a significantly higher annual fee. Whenever an…

Rumors have been circulating, and now we have confirmation. Chase has finally provided a competitor to business credit card heavyweights like the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. The all-new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, which will launch June 23, 2025, seeks to redefine the business credit card…

I used to think “home” was a dirty word. Out there — on the road — was where life happened, full of exciting adventures, fascinating people, and endless possibilities. No dreary commutes, 30-minute lunch breaks, mind-numbing meetings, or endless lists of to-dos squeezed into a rushed weekend. Why would anyone want to be home, the…

The Fourth of July in Charleston is undeniably beautiful, with fireworks lighting up the historic harbor and festive events galore. But if you’re like me, Neckie, and crave a more laid-back, authentic Charleston experience away from the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, then this guide is for you! Forget the usual Charleston tourist traps; let’s dive into some…

Monday, American Express revealed it would be “making its largest investment ever” in a card refresh, with major changes coming to The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express later this year. If past card revamps are any indication, the annual fees on these cards will almost certainly see…

In the city that never sleeps, there’s now an airport lounge that never sleeps. Welcome inside the brand-new Capital One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the first credit card-branded lounge to be open 24/7. This new Capital One Lounge is also home to a few other firsts, including the first…

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…

Here at TPG, we’re always looking for and working toward a welcome bonus. Welcome bonuses are the best way to earn a large chunk of points or miles quickly. I typically follow a simple process: Once I’ve earned a welcome bonus, I start working on earning the next bonus. I follow this motto: Always be…

With over 6,600 hotels across more than 100 countries — close to a million rooms in all — and a robust pipeline of more than 2,200 properties in development, IHG Hotels & Resorts has a worldwide presence and continues its rapid pace of global expansion. Backed by its revamped IHG One Rewards program, the group spans 19…