When we travel, we try to stretch every dollar — not just on flights and hotels, but also on dining. And while we love supporting local spots when we travel, …
Credit Cards
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Credit Cards
Apple Card Now Offers 3% Daily Cash at Hertz — Plus New Rental Benefits
by joehegby joehegApple has added a new travel perk for Apple Card users who rent cars through Hertz. Apple Card holders now earn 3% Daily Cash back when paying for Hertz rentals …
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Southwest has spent months announcing its big upcoming changes — assigned seating, extra-legroom seats, charging fees for checked bags, and the end of EarlyBird and Upgraded Boarding. What didn’t get …
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Airlines
They Had Tickets, Passports, and IDs—But Not That One Special Credit Card
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s the type of travel that nightmares are made out of. You think you have everything all planned out so nothing will go wrong. And then karma— or, as in …
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When it comes to the American Express Platinum Card, I’d have to describe our relationship status as “complicated.” While I can get a decent return on the card, it requires …
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Credit Cards
The Final Push: Which Credit Card Spending Goals Are Still Worth Chasing This Year?
by joehegby joehegEvery year, instead of trying to maximize every bonus category on every card, we identify the cards where a specific level of spend earns a tangible benefit, such as free …
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Rental Cars
The 3 Types of Rental Car Insurance (And When You Actually Need Them)
by joehegby joehegIn a previous article, I went over the Collision/Loss Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW) rental car companies offer, ways you might already be covered, and other ways to purchase coverage. There are …
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Travel Tech
Should You Buy Cell Phone Insurance Or Get It From Your Credit Card?
by joehegby joehegWhen you upgrade to a new phone — which now costs as much as a laptop — protecting it becomes part of the purchase decision. Apple, Google, Samsung, and every …
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Points & Miles
Your CVS Purchases Can Now Earn Airline Points — Here’s the Trick
by joehegby joehegUntil recently, there haven’t been many ways to earn travel points from everyday, boring purchases.Sure, you could earn credit card points — but that’s tied to the bank, not the …
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Capital One has added what I call the “Family Rule” to the Venture line of credit cards — similar to what we’ve started seeing from other issuers. Like American Express, …