Articles & Advice from Benét Wilson
Benét joined the team in February 2018 as associate editor. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Queen LLC, a freelance writing business. She has written extensively about the airline/airports and travel industries for more than 25 years. She has a journalism degree from American University in Washington, D.C.
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Best Business Travel Credit Cards for January 2021
The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of […]
Credit Cards That Offer Airline Fee Credits – January 2021
Are you tired of paying airline fees for doing just about anything but breathe? American […]
Best Credit Cards for Sports Fanatics – January 2021
Sports are a huge part of American culture with die-hard fans rooting for teams ranging […]
Which Credit Card Is Best for Car Rentals in January 2021
If you’re renting a car, you’d better have a credit card handy. Having one is […]
Best Credit Union Credit Cards of 2020
If you’re looking for your first credit card or want to add another one to […]
Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Couples
Couples may have the opportunity to earn and redeem credit card points together for flights, […]
Best Airline Business Credit Cards
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Best Jewelry Chain Financing Options
Financing an engagement ring may not seem like the wisest way to kick off a […]
Are you one of those people who avoid credit at all costs just to save yourself from debt? If so, you may see yourself as a wise money manager. But your savvy saving practices may not work in your favor when the time comes to get a credit card or a loan. Oddly enough, having […]
National Car Rental has partnered with several credit cards to offer cardmembers a free upgrade to executive status in its Emerald Club loyalty program. Normally, you would need to complete 12 paid rentals or 40 paid rental days in a calendar year to earn Emerald Club Executive status. The distinction comes with perks that can […]
Some 95 percent of Americans own a cell phone of some kind, according to a Pew Research Center survey released in February 2018. And three-quarters of U.S. adults have desktop or laptop computers, while roughly half own tablets and around 25% possess e-reader devices. That’s a lot of devices that need Wi-Fi access, whether you’re […]
When it comes to credit cards with airline mile transfer features, we’re often asked “how can I top off my XXX miles account?” or “how can I combine my miles?” A commonly overlooked tool is credit cards that let you transfer the points you earn directly to the loyalty programs of top global airlines with […]
If you’re paying a mortgage every month, you may have wondered whether you could use a credit card to pay it in order to earn more points, miles or cashback rewards. It’s a tempting thought. If you’re paying $2,000 a month on your home mortgage, for example, and you have an unlimited points credit card […]
Travelers across the U.S. have been plagued this summer by flight delays and cancelations, according to statistics compiled by Portland, Ore.-based FlightStats. In the past month alone, there have been about 20,000 flights canceled and over 200,000 delayed, it found. As to what drives these delays and cancelations, it’s a multitude of factors. Everything from […]
You’re a parent who wants to help your children start building their credit foundation early. Or you’re a credit cardholder who wants to help a friend or family member build or rebuild their credit. How can you, as a cardmember with good credit, help? You can do this two ways — by adding a joint […]
You’re a frequent flyer who feels the “luv” for Southwest Airlines, or maybe you run a business where you do most of your flying on the Dallas-based carrier. So it only makes sense to have a credit card that helps you earn points — and elite status — under the airline’s Rapid Rewards® loyalty program. […]