I took my husband on a cruise for $4 less than cruising solo, including airfare and gratuities
It all started with a work trip, a promotional offer and a bit of mathematical detective work that would make any budget traveler proud. But let me back up. Cruise pricing can be confusing. Fares constantly fluctuate based on demand; the same itinerary on the same ship on different dates can have fare differences of […]
How to save your credit score after a late payment
One of the most important rules we recommend everyone follows is paying off their credit card balances, in full, whenever possible. Late payments can come with penalties like late fees that can impact your budget and your credit score. In fact, payment history is the largest factor considered for your FICO score — which is […]
Inside Delta’s brand-new Sky Club in Atlanta, its nicest one yet
The world’s busiest airport is finally home to a Delta Sky Club worthy of being located at the airline’s megahub. On Tuesday, Delta Air Lines will officially open its hotly anticipated new lounge in Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The space, under construction for the past three years, is the first new […]
IHG seemingly increased its unofficial award pricing caps: What this means
In 2020, IHG switched to dynamic award pricing; since then, award rates at most properties have generally varied alongside paid rates. As a result, it’s become increasingly difficult to get outsize value when redeeming IHG points. Over the last few months, I’ve gotten between 0.7 and 1.1 cents per point when redeeming IHG One Rewards […]
See which credit cards cover baggage delays
There are two types of travelers: those who prefer carry-on luggage, and those who prefer to check a bag. If you check a bag, you’re familiar with the downsides. Waiting at baggage claim can delay the start of your trip, and careless bag handlers could damage your luggage. The worst by far, though, is when […]
United Airlines MileagePlus: Guide to earning and redeeming miles, elite status and more
United’s MileagePlus program has made some recent changes, such as devaluing first-class partner redemptions in 2024 and overhauling its cobranded credit cards earlier this year. However, since United miles never expire, PlusPoints and miles can be used to confirm long-haul Polaris upgrades and MileagePlus now lets you pool miles, the program still has many bright […]
Travel-Friendly Activewear & Active Dresses by Halara
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17 Ways to Cut Your Expenses & Save Money for Travel in 2025
Get out a sheet of paper and write down all your set expenses: rent/mortgage, car payments, cable/streaming bill, cell phone, insurance, school payments, etc. Tally them up. Then write down all your discretionary spending. This is what you spend on food, movie nights, drinks, shopping, that daily coffee from Starbucks, your daily midday snack, and […]
Should You Start a Blog in 2025?
This isn’t an article I wanted to write… but here it goes. Blogging as a business model isn’t just dying—it’s already dead. In recent months, we’ve seen major blogs shut down, course creators abandon ship, and even people who made millions from SEO declare it game over. But here’s what no one is saying… This […]
It’s here! The giant, new MSC Cruises ship taking on Icon of the Seas has arrived in Florida
The latest contender for the title of North America’s greatest cruise ship — MSC World America — has arrived in Florida. The massive 20-deck-high vessel from MSC Cruises — one of the largest ever built by any cruise line — sailed into the Port of Miami on Monday after a multiday voyage from the shipyard […]