A few years ago, I applied for the American Express® Gold Card, which has since become one of my favorite rewards cards. It offers a high earning rate on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets, as well as statement credits that more than cover its annual fee. Here are five things to do when…

As kids head back to school and summer becomes just a distant memory of staying up too late and sleeping in, you may already be thinking about breaking out of your routine by planning a fall getaway to somewhere warm, sunny and rejuvenating. A pair of new promotions available at select Hyatt Inclusive Collection properties…

There’s a time and a place for choosing a business credit card with an annual fee. However, if you’re just getting your business off the ground and still figuring out your finances, keeping your overhead low is likely your bigger priority. That’s where the Capital One Spark Cash Select can make a lot of sense….

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is adding a new perk that could help offset a significant portion of its annual fee: up to $500 in annual statement credits on eligible American Airlines Vacations purchases. Beginning Aug. 23, cardholders can earn up to $250 in statement credits from January…

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) was one of the first rewards cards I ever got, and it remains a staple in my wallet. For years, I’ve used it to earn valuable transferable points on travel, dining and groceries. If you just got your Chase Sapphire Preferred, there are a few things…

Every summer, a group of my closest friends and I spend a week together on Fire Island. At this point in my life, it’s an annual tradition and one of the trips I look forward to most. Once we arrive, the schedule is refreshingly simple. We spend long afternoons bouncing between the beach and the…

United Airlines’ hub at Dulles International Airport (IAD) has long been on the cusp of something big. In 2018, Scott Kirby, then-president and now CEO of United, said growth at IAD was doing “really well” and hinted at more to come. A year later, the airline added gates at the airport to support more flights….

It’s been an exciting few years for business class. After the doldrums of the pandemic, when many prognosticators thought business travel might not rebound, it seems to be back with a vengeance. Add in the droves of leisure travelers willing to pony up extra cash to sit up front, and airlines have seen a financial…

Whether you’re starting your first semester, preparing to study abroad or getting ready to graduate, there’s a student credit card that fits where you are in your college journey. Some cards are designed for students opening their very first credit card, while others are better suited for those who’ve already built some credit and want…

You could already transfer Bilt Points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club. But now, Bilt members with an eligible U.S.-issued Qatar Airways credit card can earn 3 Avios per dollar spent on up to $50,000 in rent payments per calendar year processed through Bilt. That’s up to 150,000 Avios you could earn per calendar year on…