Friends, today I’m going into a full-on “fancy pants” mode. Motel one week, booking overwater bungalow the next, that is how I roll. Alas, this particular redemption is not for me. As most of you know, in a few months, my family is planning a trip to South Pacific. It does depend on my father-in-law’s […]

When it comes to business credit cards, my strong opinion is that you should only apply if you have an actual business. You won’t see me doing a “wink wink nudge nudge” thing, even though it means a potential loss in commission. That said, many of you (including myself) do have a legitimate business. I’m […]

By now, I’m sure most of you are familiar with Plastiq (my referral link, you get 500 fee-free dollars on a new account). Normally, I’m leery when it comes to letting third-party providers handle my car payments. But I gave it a shot, and don’t have any complaints so far. I’ve seen others mention that Plastiq didn’t […]

Most normal people sign up for credit cards with the intention of keeping them for a very long time. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to get a nice sign-up bonus in the process as well. Even though I’m quite stingy when it comes to annual fees, I personally renew a few credit cards each year. […]

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Recently, a reader asked me on social media how I choose overnight accommodations for my family of five on our vacations. Specifically, why do we pick a hotel over a condo, and vice […]