Is the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Mastercard Worth Getting?
Several travel rewards credit cards are designed for big spenders — people who don’t mind paying annual fees, people who can charge thousands in purchases to earn a pile of…
June Casagrande
June is the author of “The Joy of Syntax" and “The Best Punctuation Book, Period.” A former staff writer, reporter and editor for the community news division of the Los Angeles Times, she also writes the weekly syndicated “A Word, Please” column that runs in newspapers in five states.
Posts by June Casagrande:
Underrated Reasons Why You Need an AmEx Gold Card
The couldn’t get away with charging a hefty annual fee if it didn’t offer lots of good perks in return. The travel benefits that shine brightest include a significant welcome…
Is the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card Worth Getting?
The no annual fee is designed for travelers looking for flexible travel rewards — an alternative to credit cards that reward users in the currency of a specific airline or…
How to Book Your Low-Risk Hawaiian Vacation
The best time to visit Hawaii is … no one knows. The coronavirus pandemic didn’t come with an expiration date, so it’s impossible to foresee when travel will be safe…
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Could Change Domestic Travel
Empty middle seats in every row. Airfares that pass those costs on to you. Deeply discounted points redemptions for hotel stays and air travel. Very crowded national parks. These are…
How to Book an Award Night With Wyndham Points
Wyndham Rewards is a large hotel loyalty program with about 9,200 participating properties in 80 countries and includes well-known brands, such as Ramada Inn, La Quinta, Hawthorn Suites, Days Inn,…
Underrated Reasons to Carry an AmEx Green Card
Today’s travel rewards credit cards like to dazzle you with long lists of perks: concierge service, bonus points for buying gas, free hotel nights — even free museum admission. But the…
How to Decide Which Travel Rewards Credit Cards to Cancel Due to the COVID-19 Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the calculus for deciding which credit cards you should have. The cost-benefit analysis that once made a $100 or even $550 annual fee well…
Is the American Express Green Card Worth Its Annual Fee?
Credit card annual fees have always been hard to swallow. You sign up for a new card because you want the perks — perks with real cash value like airline…
How to Book Award Nights Using Marriott Bonvoy Points
Note: NerdWallet strongly discourages traveling in the near future while the coronavirus continues to spread. Check the CDC and State Department websites for current guidance and travel restrictions. Please use…
