Anatomy of an Award: Trip to Merida and Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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I love planning and taking complex trips using points and miles to fly in international business class and stay at luxury hotels for a fraction of the retail cost, but sometimes all I want is a relatively close destination for a quick and inexpensive trip.

Credit Cards with Rental Car Protection

Car rental protection offered by rental companies can cost $15 to $30 a day—in 10 days, that could be as much as whopping $300. Alternatively, a credit card with rental insurance will offer the same coverage at no extra cost—and even if it does, it's significantly cheaper than what rental companies offer. 

For example, The Platinum Card® from American Express charges a flat fee of $19.95 or $24.95 per rental period (not per day) for primary coverage.

U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card Review

While U.S. Bank is often overlooked as a credit card issuer, there are some U.S. Bank cards out there that offer stellar rewards in specific bonus categories. In particular, the U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card is one of the best cards on the market for people who spend a large portion of their budget on dining and who don’t want to pay an annual fee.

U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card Review

There are two basic types of credit card rewards users: those who want to earn passively without giving much thought to spending categories and those who want to juggle several credit cards to get the best rewards rate whenever they spend money. If you’re a member of the latter group, then you may want to consider adding the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card to your wallet.

U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Credit Card Review

The U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card, while a solid option for some, doesn’t have much to offer overall. Its only notable benefit is cell phone insurance worth up to $600 per claim. 

Still, let’s look at the different features of the U.S. Bank Visa Platinum Card so you can decide for yourself whether this card would be a good addition to your wallet. 

ProsConsNo annual feeHigher credit requirementsCell phone insuranceNo rewardsNo welcome bonusCharges foreign transaction fee

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Annual Fee Credit Cards: When Are They Worth it?

Paying a recurring annual fee to just be able to use your card sounds like a bad deal. Indeed, for many people, annual fee credit cards don’t even come into consideration.

However, in many cases, annual fee credit cards can be of much greater value than their no annual fee counterparts.

U.S. Bank Business Leverage® Visa Signature® Card Review

When it comes to choosing the right credit card for your small business, it’s important to choose a card that’s going to reward you in the categories that your business spends the most in. For instance, if gas station spending is your biggest business expense, then you want to make sure you get a business card that offers solid rewards at the gas pump. So, the fact that the U.S.

How to Avoid Paying Card Fees When Traveling Internationally

The romance of travel can die quickly when you see your credit card statement. Few of us enjoy being charged to use our own money and when it comes to foreign transaction fees, it’s no different.

What might feel like just a few extra dollars in fees can quickly add up to a hefty end sum. For example, if you charge $2,000 to a credit card with a foreign transaction fee of 3%, that’s an extra $60.

Capital One Credit Card Throwdown: SavorOne Rewards for Students vs. Quicksilver Rewards for Students

Capital One has made an effort to appeal to the younger generation with marketing efforts such as branded cafes where Capital One cardholders receive special discounts, as well as exclusive access to tickets to sporting events, concerts and other entertainment. Considering how focused they are on targeting young people, it comes as no surprise that they issue credit cards tailored specifically to students. 

Currently, Capital One offers two credit cards made specifically for students: the Capital One SavorOne Rewards for Students Credit Card and the Capital One Quicksilver Rewards for Students Credit Card.

CLEAR Plus, TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Nexus: The Complete Guide

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For any frequent flyer, waiting in long security processing lines can start to get old.