March might just be the Goldilocks of travel months. It’s not too cold. It’s not too hot. It’s that “just right” sweet spot where winter’s final frost gives way to spring blooms — or beach days if that’s more your vibe. Sure, you might bump into some spring break crowds (cue the college kids cannonballing…

Chase Freedom Unlimited overview The no-annual-fee Chase Freedom Unlimited® is perfect for beginner and advanced award travelers. While many cards offer 1% back on purchases outside of bonus categories, you’ll earn 1.5% back on non-bonus spending with the Freedom Unlimited. And if you pair this with a card that earns premium Chase Ultimate Rewards points,…

If you’re a regular traveler, having elite status with a major airline like Delta Air Lines can make your journeys more comfortable and rewarding. However, deciding which airline loyalty program makes the most sense can be difficult. This is mainly due to the variations between carriers regarding complimentary upgrades, bonus points or miles, lounge access…

Store credit cards have been around for a long time. If your spending habits favor one store over others, a store-branded credit card may be the right solution for you. Store-branded credit cards are easier to get approved for, even without excellent credit, but they often come with high annual percentage rates. Over the years,…

If you’re searching for the perfect family vacation spot, look toward the western skies of Scottsdale, Arizona. Tens of thousands of acres of sandy Sonoran Desert and year-round warm weather lend themselves to all manner of outdoor pursuits. There’s also no shortage of indoor fun when you need a break from the city’s 330 sunny…

United Airlines has some big and exciting upgrades coming to the inflight entertainment experience. The Chicago-based carrier is adding more screens, introducing new entertainment features, innovating with faster internet connectivity and so much more. While the airline has a long list of updates coming to its inflight entertainment experience, United just “hasn’t made a lot…

Typically, when credit cards undergo changes, those changes come with a higher annual fee. However, that’s not the case for the American Express® Green Card. While the card has experienced multiple updates in recent years, its reasonable $150 annual fee has remained the same. But what do you get for that $150? Let’s break down…

Lounge access is not just for the rich and famous — it’s for anyone who wants to make their airport travel experience more luxurious and less stressful. Many top rewards credit cards offer access to the worldwide Priority Pass. Although you may already have a Priority Pass card in your wallet or on your phone,…

The Platinum Card® from American Express offers travelers a slew of incredible perks, ranging from statement credits to status upgrades to lounge benefits. This results in one of the best collections of membership perks of any card out there for its undoubtedly high $695 annual fee (see rates and fees). One of the main benefits…

If you’re thinking about applying for the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) — formerly known as the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® — but are uncertain whether your credit score qualifies you for approval, we can help with that. Let’s look at the different factors you should consider…