1. We think paying taxes is sexy.It’s pretty hot receiving free contraceptives up until the age of 26, health care, education and school lunches (although Fredrik Reinfeldt and his government messed with the welfare system between 2006-2014). When we have…
TPG reader Michael sent me a message on Facebook to ask about status challenges:First and foremost, many programs limit how often you can apply for a status match, and some allow you to apply just once during the lifetime of…
The Walt Disney Company’s newest “happiest place” opened Thursday in Shanghai, a $5.5 billion project that’s been in the works for nearly 20 years.The Shanghai Disney Resort represents an enormous opportunity for the entertainment giant, not only to grow its…
TPG reader Abhinav sent me a message on Facebook to ask about a credit card benefit:The Citi Prestige annual $250 Air Travel Credit is the best benefit of its kind. Unlike the airline fee credit on the Platinum Card from…
TPG reader Lucas sent me a message on Facebook to ask about upgrades:American’s first class on the A321T is one example, and the difference between first and economy is huge. However, the business-class service on those three-cabin flights is also…
TPG reader Nick sent me a message on Facebook to ask about getting a new credit card:Using Nick’s question as an example, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card currently offers a bonus of 50,000 Ultimate Rewards points after you spend $4,000…
TPG reader Jason emailed me to ask about the AAdvantage status challenge:American Airlines updated its status challenge earlier this year, and the requirements are based on Elite Qualifying Miles (EQMs) instead of the now-defunct Elite Qualifying Points. There are two…
Amazing Travel Shirts from Ably ApparelTravel TipsI have a confession to make. I’m a sweaty guy. When buying new shirts, I have to be aware of what color they are, because certain colors show my sweaty armpit stains more than…
A memorial for those killed at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. David Goldman / AP Experts say it’s too soon to gauge whether a week of horrific news out of Orlando will hurt tourism there. But travel agents are not…
The time has come. Your mom has been grieving over your cross-country move to Denver for the past year, and she finally bought that plane ticket to come see you with three stuffed suitcases and your dad in tow. While…
