Earning a free one-way flight may sound too good to be true. But with the Excursionist Perk from United Airlines, you can do exactly that. This is a hidden gem from United that’s actually not hidden…

Many credit card issuers offer cards geared toward college students with little or no credit history and scores in the “average” range (which is typically considered to be credit scores between 580…

The AC Hotel by Marriott Colón Valencia markets itself as a “four-star lifestyle hotel in the center of Valencia.” Earlier this year, my wife and I spent five nights at this property during the…

Maximizing the redemption value of rewards and perks is often a question of timing, as well as of finding the sweet spots.

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® is the top-tier credit card in the Citi® / AAdvantage® family. This card has been a great selection for American Airlines loyalists for years…

The British Airways Executive Club, the loyalty program of British Airways, uses Avios as its reward currency that can be redeemed for award flights.  Avios are used and accepted by multiple…

A secured credit card is a great tool for people with poor credit who want to start rebuilding their credit and working toward qualifying for better cards and higher credit limits in general. The…