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    What You Need to Know Before Booking Your Basic Economy Flight

    by joeheg July 5, 2025
    by joeheg July 5, 2025

    Basic Economy fares are still with us in 2025, and while the core idea hasn’t changed—lower fares in exchange for fewer perks—the fine print continues to evolve. Airlines have updated …

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    Remembering The First Time An Uber Driver Scammed Me

    by joeheg July 4, 2025
    by joeheg July 4, 2025

    I’ve read so many stories about shady practices used by some Uber drivers. We’ve covered a few of them on our site. There’s  “vomit fraud.” Or how a driver gets …

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    What No One Tells You About the Southwest Companion Pass

    by joeheg July 3, 2025
    by joeheg July 3, 2025

    I recently earned a Southwest Companion Pass again, thanks to a credit card sign-up bonus. It had been several years since I’d last had one, so I figured I’d dust …

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    Paying for a UK ETA in USD? You Might Pay More That Way

    by joeheg July 2, 2025
    by joeheg July 2, 2025

    I think the British Government just scammed me. Well, wait—that’s a bit harsh. It’ll make sense in a minute. Applying for a UK ETA Since we’re planning a trip where …

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    Hotels Have A Sneaky New Fee – Here’s What They’re Doing Now

    by joeheg July 2, 2025
    by joeheg July 2, 2025

    Hotels have devised numerous ways to generate additional revenue from guests. Whether it’s charging for regular Wi-Fi and offering “premium” access for a fee, tacking on excessive parking charges, or …

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    The One Global Entry Mistake That Could Get You Stopped at Immigration

    by joeheg July 1, 2025
    by joeheg July 1, 2025

    When you apply for Global Entry, you need to go through several steps. After a thorough review process and an interview, you’re approved for a 5-year term. Once you’ve been …

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    The 3 Most Common Fourth of July Travel Disruptions

    by SharonKurheg June 30, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 30, 2025

    According to AAA, roughly 72.2 million Americans are expected to be traveling at least 50 miles from home during the 4th of July holiday. And the TSA says they’re expecting …

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  • Credit Cards

    Where Chase Sapphire Travel Insurance Might Not Cover You

    by joeheg June 29, 2025
    by joeheg June 29, 2025

    One of the benefits of paying for travel with a Chase Sapphire card is the excellent travel coverage in case something goes wrong. After charging your trip to the card, …

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    9+ Iceland Tips That The Guide Books Don’t Tell You

    by SharonKurheg June 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 28, 2025

    When my husband Joe and I went to Iceland, there were a few things we encountered that will probably never make it into the most well-researched guidebook. I mean, everyone …

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    How to Avoid UPS Charges for Rerouting Packages When You’re Away

    by joeheg June 28, 2025
    by joeheg June 28, 2025

    We’re all traveling more than ever, but are still getting all sorts of things delivered to our homes. That means there’s a greater chance that deliveries will be scheduled when …

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