They say to take what you love and turn it into a job. I get to talk about credit cards, points and miles every day and get paid for it, so I say I’ve succeeded at that. Anyone who knows me personally knows that I enjoy singing the praises of rewards credit cards whenever I’m…

Music fans and concertgoers know it best — ticket prices can soar to the skies, especially for tours for larger-than-life pop stars like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift and annual events like Coachella and Bonnaroo. Many rewards cards can elevate your experience so you get more back for your spending, putting you at the front of…

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. Its earning rates are decent, but the $195 annual fee is high for what you get from this product since you won’t be able to transfer…

Flight delays could soon pick up, and service to some smaller American communities may be in jeopardy as the federal government shutdown stretches into a second week. In recent days, control towers at airports across the country have seen a “slight tick up” in air traffic controllers staying home from work, U.S. Secretary of Transportation…

With many of the best credit cards on the market, earning a generous welcome bonus is a quick way to receive a lot of value. These cards from Chase are no exception. It’s important to know, however, that welcome offers often change. Let’s say you’re considering adding a new Chase card to your wallet. When…

If Rome is on the horizon for travel plans in summer 2026, stop what you’re doing and make reservations at the Thompson Rome. Well located near Piazza Venezia and the Pantheon, the property is now bookable from May 31, 2026, on, according to the hotel’s website. You may recall that TPG added the Thompson Rome…

If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road or in the skies, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. Frequent travelers will benefit from the Amex Business Platinum’s lounge access, hotel elite status and other offerings. New cardmembers can earn…

A lunchtime visit to a restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kicked off a six-month financial nightmare for a Seattle-based husband and wife. The couple, Alan and Terry Axelrod, say the eatery charged their credit card an astounding $29,695 for their vegetarian meal. You read that right. The restaurant, Juan Bautista Parrilla Gaucha, charged nearly $30,000…

I had never been a big fan of cruises or group travel in general. But from the moment I set sail on my first European river cruise, I was hooked. Whether exploring France’s wine regions, historic capital cities along the Danube, the castle-lined Rhine or Portugal’s scenic Douro Valley, there is — in my opinion…

Hilton is celebrating 2025 with the just-announced launch of its — wait for it — 25th brand, Outset Collection by Hilton. The eighth brand in Hilton’s Lifestyle portfolio, Outset Collection by Hilton was designed for “guests looking for boutique hotels with an independent identity and experience,” according to a statement Hilton shared with TPG ahead…