United MileagePlus miles may not be as valuable as they once were, but they have their place. You can use them for United Airlines and Star Alliance partner awards with no fuel surcharges, saving you hundreds of dollars per ticket. Though the airline operates using dynamic pricing, you can still find low-cost domestic award tickets…

The standoff between Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and a billionaire hotel owner who built his fortune on Beanie Babies appears to be over. Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts and Four Seasons have reached agreements and plan to reopen the Four Seasons Hotel New York this fall and the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa…

Whether you’re stocking up on household staples or splurging on a new gadget, there are many ways to save on Amazon orders. This includes a current offer that involves both American Express and Amazon. Targeted Amex cardholders can save money when redeeming American Express Membership Rewards points to cover at least part of an eligible…

Imagine sailing down one of Europe’s iconic rivers as picturesque villages, castles and landscapes pass you by, all while twinkling lights from nearby Christmas markets dance on the water. While this might sound like a fairy tale, it can be a reality on a Christmas market river cruise. From late November through December every year,…

A lot of our articles about credit card strategies discuss earning miles that you can use for free flights to get where you want to go — the beach, a family reunion or even a cruise port. But what if you already get free flights and don’t care about this aspect? Anyone who works for…

There’s something extremely nostalgic about visiting a college town after Labor Day. Even on a warm day, there’s a crispness in the air. Fall is on its way as campuses hum with activity and fans cheer on their favorite college teams at packed stadiums. If you’re a parent visiting for a family weekend, an alumni…

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned Tuesday that legislative meddling is a threat to popular airline loyalty programs. “The one risk to [loyalty] programs are legislative initiatives that I’m sure are well intentioned but would just be bad policy, particularly the Credit Card Competition Act,” he said at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Global…

Dianna and Michael Norton both dreamed of visiting the U.K. She’s an English history buff fascinated by things like the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, and Michael had always wanted to see Stonehenge. But Michael’s leg swelling prevented them from flying more than six hours at a time — a serious hurdle when…

From fiery birch, elm and sugar maple in the Great Lakes to sunset-hued beech and oak in the southern Appalachians to glowing sumac and cottonwoods along the Mississippi, the forests of the Midwest flaunt some of the most vivid fall colors in the United States. Here is a guide to five Midwest road trips to…

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the first lessons I learned when I got into the points and miles hobby is to put everything possible on a travel rewards card. Simultaneously, choosing the best card is important to ensure you get the biggest bang for…