Travel tips

The least clever AI prompt was the one that saved my trip

August 13, 2026
A question I almost skipped surfaced a passport problem five days before flight. Here's the prompt I now run before every trip.

Freeze your credit reports without derailing card applications

August 13, 2026
A credit freeze is free and takes about 15 minutes. Here's how to set one up without making your next card application harder.

How to rebook your flight for free when the price drops

August 13, 2026
Airlines have made it much easier in recent years to get a credit or even a refund if the price of your flight drops after you book.

You’re probably undervaluing your statement credits

August 13, 2026
Statement credits do more than cut your annual fee. Because most post as rebates, you keep the points from the spending.

I broke my one-issuer rule for a single airline transfer partner

August 13, 2026
I stopped opening cards with every issuer. Then Citi added the one transfer partner I actually book with, and I made an exception.

Which credit card should you use for a hotel stay? I let AI do the math

August 12, 2026
I let AI weigh a hotel card against an airline card for a single stay. Here's the verdict, the prompt, and what to double-check.

Where to use your points and miles this fall

August 11, 2026
Four fall destinations where points and miles go a long way, with sample award flight and hotel rates.

Your dream destination has a cheaper twin. Here's how AI finds it

August 11, 2026
Want the overwater bungalow without the Maldives price? This AI prompt finds destinations that deliver the same experience.

Why Bilt is better with the app

August 11, 2026
Bilt is more than a credit card. Here's how the app rewards your dining, fitness, and more — no Bilt card required.

How much “free” award travel actually costs

August 11, 2026
Taxes and surcharges can add hundreds to a “free” award flight. Here’s what drives the cost and how to book around most of it.

Why I added my teenager as an authorized user on my Chase card

August 10, 2026
Adding my teen as an authorized user came with one catch I didn't expect. Here's how it works and what to consider first.

The flight-tracking app that helps me manage delays

August 10, 2026
Flighty is an iOS app that surfaces delay data early. Here’s how I use it to reduce stress and make better travel decisions.
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