This time it’s for real. Real ID is coming. It’s time to get serious about making sure your identification is up-to-date. The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation (DOT) just published a notice in the Federal Register regarding the rollout of new security standards that driver’s licenses and state identification cards have to meet…

Avios has become an increasingly popular loyalty currency. While you may traditionally think of Avios as the type of rewards used by British Airways, it is the official points currency used by the following programs: Avios can be transferred between any of these programs at a ratio of 1:1, so each Avios is theoretically worth…

Although most of us are concentrating on enjoying the waning days of summer, it’s never too early to think about winter. While planning far in advance can feel daunting for some, now is actually one of the best times to purchase your 2024-2025 season ski pass. In fact, all season passes for next year were…

The American Express® Business Gold Card has a few well-known (and well-advertised) perks, including 4 points per dollar on your top two spending categories each month from the following list (up to the first $150,000 in combined purchases, then 1 point): Monthly wireless telephone service charges made directly with U.S. wireless telephone service providers U.S….

If you have the American Express® Gold Card or The Platinum Card® from American Express, listen up: Your Uber benefits are about to change. Soon, you’ll have to pay with an Amex card for an Uber transaction, and you must have downloaded the latest version of the Uber App in order to use your Uber…

The United Kingdom will require travelers to obtain a new electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the country starting in January, per the U.K. government. This requirement applies to all visitors (regardless of age) who can travel there visa-free, including Americans. This requirement has been in place for visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council states…

If you’re planning a big getaway, taking advantage of welcome bonuses across travel credit cards is a great way to offset some costs. And sometimes, this involves an international airline loyalty program. There are currently identical offers on Chase’s British Airways Visa Signature® Card, Iberia Visa Signature® Card and Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card: Earn…

Compared to many foreign currencies, the value of the dollar is currently strong — it’s an ideal situation for deal-hunting Americans hoping to travel internationally. Traveling while the dollar is strong means you can help support local economies while keeping your bank account happy. You may not see big savings on flights (unless you nab…

Chase Ink Business Premier credit card overview The Chase Ink Business Premier® Credit Card is geared toward business owners who want to earn cash back rewards on their day-to-day purchases. The earning rates are solid, but the $195 annual fee is high for what you get out of this card since you won’t be able…

ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUY Los Cabos, at the tip of the Baja California peninsula, has experienced a luxury hotel boom in recent years with new entrants like Zadun, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve opening in 2019 and the Grand Velas Los Cabos in 2023. In fact, the stretch of coast between the art gallery-filled town of San…