[ad_1] The most notable change: Beginning in January 2025, you’ll be able to earn elite-qualifying miles (or EQMs, which allow you to earn elite status with Alaska) when you redeem your Mileage Plan miles for flights, even on partner airlines. Currently, most airlines don’t allow you to earn elite miles on award flights, and only … Read more
[ad_1] Traveling with carry-on luggage in Europe can be tricky, especially with a roller bag. Overhead bins tend to be smaller on European airlines, and size and weight limits for carry-on bags and personal items vary by carrier. European airlines generally have size and weight limits two types of carry-ons: A personal item, which is … Read more
[ad_1] FoundersCard, a membership community offering exclusive perks and discounts on travel, business expenses, entertainment and shopping, charges $595 per year for a standard membership. It’s marketed as a VIP pass for entrepreneurs and business executives. But to me, it felt less like a VIP pass and more like a coupon book that takes significant … Read more
[ad_1] The bulkhead in a plane is essentially a dividing wall — usually one that exists between crew areas like galleys, that separates passenger classes like first and economy, or in larger aircraft, walls in the middle of the plane behind mid-cabin bathrooms. The first row of seats behind these walls are known as bulkhead … Read more
[ad_1] Security cameras are legal to purchase and use to protect your home or business, with some exceptions. U.S. states have specific laws about security cameras with slightly different standards for consent to recording and hidden cameras in private or public settings. In general, don’t place a camera anywhere someone would have a “reasonable expectation … Read more
[ad_1] Everywhere you turn, another ad is sharing the good news of a great deal. There’s only one catch: You’ve got to download their app to get it. The trend in app-based rewards and offers is driven by many things at once. A prolonged period of high inflation made everything feel expensive to consumers. So … Read more
[ad_1] Google Flights is introducing a new feature aimed at helping travelers save money by surfacing the most affordable flight options. The “Cheapest” tab, which was announced Oct. 16, will start showing up in Google Flights search results as early as this week, with a global rollout in the next two weeks — just in … Read more
[ad_1] “People get weird around money,” says Bobby Soler, a financial advisor with the firm Strategies for Wealth in New York City. “It can be really awkward with family members.” He knows from firsthand experience. When it came to caring for his grandmother, his family avoided planning discussions, which led to stressful disagreements between siblings. … Read more
[ad_1] As I reported an article on how to talk about money with family members, I asked financial and etiquette experts how to handle difficult conversations around estate planning, splitting costs on a family trip and more. One way to start a conversation is with a game. For example, “Let’s Talk Finances, Couples Edition,” is … Read more
[ad_1] Imprint is a New York-based financial technology company that offers co-branded credit cards, “buy now, pay later” plans and rewards checking accounts. Founded in 2020, Imprint is not a bank or issuer itself, but rather partners with brands to design, launch and manage co-branded credit card programs. The company’s cards are issued through First … Read more