Chase, IHG Add $350-Annual-Fee Card and Overhaul Their 2 Existing Ones

As a credit card and travel rewards expert, I’ve been known to carry several cards at any given moment. Some cards have come and gone from my wallet over time. But one powerhouse hotel credit card has been a long-held mainstay for me. That’s because the value I get from this card far outweighs the…

I’ve been trying to get a table at Musaafer, an upscale Indian restaurant in New York City, but I’ve never found a dinner reservation slot that works for me — and some nights, it’s booked out completely. But through an event available to holders of the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card, I was able to taste some…

Barnsley Resort — Atlanta (THC). Hotel Phoenix Atlanta — Atlanta (FHR). Omni Parker House — Boston (THC). The Atlas Hotel — Boston (THC). Limelight Mammoth — California, Other (THC). The Talbott, Autograph Collection — Chicago (THC). Hotel Polaris — Colorado, Other (THC). Limelight Boulder — Colorado, Other (THC). Belden House & Mews — Connecticut (THC)….

But, there is an even better way, one where I racked up more than one million points (and I’ve done it more than once) on a big family cruise vacation: airline-branded cruise agencies. These agencies also give you access to a cruise travel advisor, who can help you get better deals or onboard perks like…

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Yes, mortgage interest rates are higher today, but only by a little. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.46% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is two basis points higher than Friday and seven basis points higher than a week ago. (See our chart below for…