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Have the Chase Sapphire Reserve? You’re likely eligible for the Sapphire Preferred bonus

With the high-value bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) — 100,000 bonus points earned after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening — you might be wondering: Am I eligible? Keep in mind that this is your last chance for the Sapphire Preferred offer, which […]

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Why the $95 Marriott Boundless pays for itself — even if you stay at Marriott just once a year

One of the biggest misconceptions about hotel credit cards is that they’re only worth carrying if you’re fiercely loyal to that hotel chain. That’s certainly true for some premium hotel cards with hefty annual fees. But the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and fees) doesn’t require you to stay at Marriott frequently to

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Wyndham Rewards Earner Card review: Solid perks with no annual fee

Wyndham Rewards Earner Card overview The Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card is a no-annual-fee card from an underrated hotel brand with some properties that really provide outsize value. You don’t have to stay frequently at Wyndham properties to consider adding this card to your wallet. It offers automatic Wyndham Rewards Gold status, solid everyday earning categories

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Royal Caribbean drink packages: Prices, inclusions and what to know before you buy

Royal Caribbean drink packages let you drink what you want, when you want, without feeling nickel-and-dimed. Isn’t that a cruiser’s dream? The all-inclusive, extra-fee beverage plans aren’t necessarily for everyone, but they offer a nice way to enhance a cruise experience and take some of the stress out of in-the-moment vacation decisions. Royal Caribbean ships

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Why I’m keeping my Marriott Bonvoy Boundless for the long term

Even if you only stay with a specific hotel loyalty program several times each year, a cobranded hotel credit card can be helpful. After all, most hotel credit cards offer bonus earnings on stays, elite status benefits and other program-specific perks. I originally signed up for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card (see rates and

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The best coastal hotels to visit during your next seaside weekend getaway

The moment the audience saw Diane Keaton’s dreamy house in the iconic film “Something’s Gotta Give,” a timeless aesthetic was born. The neutral tones, that light-and-airy kitchen and, of course, the enviable beachfront location made this space practically the third star of the film after Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Flash-forward 20-plus years, and the coastal

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