There are tons of great deals available for Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday sales, and it can be challenging to decide which items are worth spending your hard-earned money on. If you need a little help making up your mind, take the lead from TPG readers and staff with this roundup of the items…

The Transportation Security Administration screened some 904 million passengers in 2024, along with 494 million checked bags and 2 billion carry-on items. Going through a TSA checkpoint is not exactly pleasant for most travelers. Most simply want to get through airport security as quickly as possible. Thankfully, there are ways you can cut the time…

As the end of the year nears, you may hear of travelers going on mileage runs. These mileage runs are typically undertaken to complete a challenge (such as JetBlue’s “25 for 25” promotion) or secure the final points, dollars or segments required for a specific elite status tier. However, some travelers also go on mattress…

Although the holiday season can be joyous, it can also bring financial strain and stress for some as budgets get stretched thanks to holiday shopping. Luckily, the TPG team can help you maximize your credit card rewards and avoid debt this holiday season. Here are five tips to help you shop and earn rewards like…

The busy holiday travel season is now in full swing, and the most recent government shutdown is behind us. So, instead of mandating stress-inducing systemwide flight reductions, the Department of Transportation is turning its attention to unruly passenger behavior and offering travel etiquette advice. While the Federal Aviation Administration’s statistics show that unruly passenger incident…

The Capital One Venture X Business recently announced its highest welcome offer ever — and it might be the biggest welcome offer we have ever seen on a business credit card. New applicants can earn 200,000 bonus miles after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first three months, and an additional 200,000 bonus miles after…

With perks like hotel credits and airport lounge access, the American Express Platinum Card® is one of TPG’s favorite cards for frequent travelers. However, that’s not all: The card also offers additional statement credits beyond travel perks, enhancing its value and offsetting the $895 annual fee (see rates and fees). For instance, you can get…

Contrary to popular belief, airlines rarely deny passengers boarding because a flight is oversold. The Department of Transportation’s required compensation penalties ensure that airlines make every effort to avoid bumping customers from confirmed itineraries. However, there are plenty of other, more common reasons airlines block passengers from boarding flights. The good news is that with…

Rove Miles, a relatively new program in the loyalty space, is kicking off its first Black Friday with a slew of deals to help members earn bonus miles on hotels, everyday purchases and more. What can you do with Rove miles? One option is to redeem them through Rove’s flight- and hotel-booking platform, where you…

Black Friday is here, and if you’re planning to take advantage of Amazon’s biggest deals of the year, there’s an easy way to stretch your budget before you even check out. For a limited time, Prime members can get a $250 Amazon gift card instantly upon approval when they open the Prime Visa (see rates…