“This card has an annual fee of nearly $700” tends to cause many people to drop their jaws. The general reaction — from most people — is that there’s simply no way paying a high premium annual fee is worth it. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express has an annual fee of $695 (see…

With tax season quickly approaching, gathering documents, figuring out how much you owe and preparing to file can raise plenty of questions. For points and miles enthusiasts, there are extra factors to consider as well. “Can I cash out my points and miles?” is a common question. We’ve previously discussed your options for cashing out…

Peru is a massive country. To do it justice, you need a lot of time. From the capital of Lima to the ancient city of Cusco to the jungles of the Amazon to the beach towns to the ruins of the Sacred Valley, Peru presents you with a lot of options. I spent 2.5 weeks…

If you’re a young professional, you might be in search of a credit card that suits your current needs. Maybe you’re settling into your first big post-grad job or are building your own business from the ground up. Whatever the case, finding the right credit card to match your financial situation, spending habits and travel…

Knowledgeable TPG readers might glance at the headline of this story and object to its entire premise since the Ritz-Carlton™ Credit Card closed to new applications in 2018. So, before we dive into this comparison, let’s address the elephant in the room. Although the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is Marriott’s only premium-level card…

Each year, I strive to earn at least Marriott Platinum Elite status. Platinum Elite status is the sweet spot Marriott Bonvoy elite status for me because it offers plenty of valuable perks but is also relatively easy to earn via multiple pathways. Here’s what you need to know about this hotel elite status tier, including…

There is one common question we get from TPG readers who are cruise enthusiasts: What are the best credit cards for booking cruises? It might seem logical that the best way to earn rewards on cruise bookings is to get a cruise line cobranded credit card. However, these generally don’t offer as solid of a…

You’re hopefully already using a rewards credit card to earn points or miles when paying for Lyft rides. But you can earn even more points or miles on your rides by utilizing one of the many partnerships Lyft has with other loyalty programs. Here’s what you need to know. Lyft partners Lyft has partnerships with…

If you’re considering applying for a credit card, you’re probably wondering whether the current sign-up bonus is worth it. Welcome offers can change frequently, and it can be hard to know whether the current offer on a card provides the value you’re looking for. There’s no easy answer to precisely when is the best time…

Portland, Oregon, may have claimed a spot on TPG’s list of best places to travel in 2025, but just over the border, Washington’s second-largest city, Spokane, boasts an exciting new reason to spend a few days visiting the Evergreen State: The Louie at Davenport Hotel. A reimagining of a former property from Davenport Hotels, a…