Travel tips

The Costco perk that saved me $1,000 on vacation

October 5, 2025
Don't overlook Costco Travel when you're booking a resort stay. My family saved $1,000 on a resort stay, including cash back.

What 18 days of luxury flights taught me about maximizing points

October 3, 2025
I gave myself the ultimate birthday present: flying first class around the world on points and miles.

Prime Big Deal Days 2025: How to prepare for Amazon’s fall sale event

October 1, 2025
Here's everything you need to know about this year’s fall Amazon Prime Day event, and how to stack even more savings.

4 perks that make my phone plan a travel essential

October 1, 2025
Switching carriers gave me perks like free in-flight Wi-Fi, international data, and streaming and changed how I travel.

The secret to cheaper hotel stays, revealed

September 29, 2025
Discover how to save on hotel bookings with this new tool — plus get an exclusive 3-month free trial.

The redemption trick most points beginners miss

September 26, 2025
Leveraging transfer partners is a surefire way to boost the value of your transferable credit card points.

The one-night booking trick that maximizes your Platinum credit

September 22, 2025
One of the best ways to maximize the Amex Platinum prepaid hotel credit is to use it on one-night FHR stays.

The simple packing choice that cut our baggage costs in half

September 22, 2025
You might think a carry-on will always be cheaper than a checked bag, but it's not always true — especially with low-cost carriers.

Double your travel points by stacking rewards with this free program

September 18, 2025
Most folks are happy earning rewards with their credit card. But there's a way to "double dip" and earn extra points for free.

The toiletry bag hack every traveler should know

September 18, 2025
We rounded up seven of the best hanging toiletry bags available on Amazon. Keep your necessities organized on the road.

Get $75 extra on top of the Chase Sapphire's 75,000-point bonus

September 16, 2025
There’s now a twist to the Chase Sapphire Preferred's 75,000-point bonus — you can stack an extra stash of cash on top.

Hyatt all-inclusives: Where points buy more than a room

September 16, 2025
Hyatt all-inclusives are often bookable for a reasonable number of points — especially if you are booking for two (and not a family).