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Rakuten provides an easy way to earn extra AmEx points when making online purchases.

Rakuten provides an easy way to earn extra AmEx points when making online purchases.

Seat selection is free above basic economy with the option to upgrade for a fee or free for elites.

United lets you change many tickets for free, so take advantage of this option when the price of your flight drops.

Consolidating Chase points — whether your own or within your household — can help unlock more valuable redemptions.

Chase has its own line of general-purpose travel credit cards with flexible rewards. It also issues cards in partnership with airlines and hotels.

How you redeem your miles matters. Make sure you have the highest-value redemption plan.

Enterprise Plus members get upgrades and points-earning perks. They can even choose to earn airline miles instead.

United's premium economy fare offers seats in a separate cabin, discounted lounge access, select complimentary food and free alcohol.

Your child can enjoy travel credit card benefits while also building credit and learning good spending habits.

Monthly Airbnb rentals offer stability and savings but come with a few downsides.

Flexibility, timing and diligence are key to getting the best deals on airfare.

Joining AAA, Costco or AARP can get you discounts on car rentals, but there are other ways to save, too.

Hotel elite status holders should weigh the savings of the credit against the cost and benefits of booking directly.

The Aloha State is not as crowded as it once was. Seize the opportunity to nab a deal on a Hawaiian hotel deal.

Joining gets you immediate benefits, but booking direct with Hertz might not always be the best deal.

United MileagePlus offers solid valid, especially if you have flexibility and the right United credit card.

There are several American Airlines credit card options. Here are the rules you'll need to watch out for.

Each economy ticket offers different perks along with standard economy seating.

The level and type of coverage you'll get depends on which Chase card you have.

JetBlue gives American Airlines a run for its money in this showdown of domestic carriers, but its limited routes won’t get you nearly as far.