The start of a new year means new beginnings and new opportunities. That includes new beginnings for your American Express shopping credits and new opportunities for purchases that might have $0 out-of-pocket costs to you. Specifically, I’m referring to the annual Saks Fifth Avenue credits on The Platinum Card® from American Express and Dell shopping…

‘Tis the season for gifts — and that includes gift cards. Unfortunately, you may have received some gift cards for the holidays that you aren’t very excited about. If that’s the case, we have some good news: You can turn those unwanted gift cards into United MileagePlus miles through United’s MileagePlus Gift Card Exchange. Here’s…

Marriott and MGM Resorts are rolling into 2025 with a few fresh updates to their loyalty partnership. One year after the brands announced the details of their partnership, guests looking to leverage Marriott Bonvoy perks when they stay at an MGM Resort will have more benefits available. These changes went into effect on Jan. 1,…

2024 was an eventful year in the U.S. airline industry. It started early when a door plug explosively separated from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft last January, renewing scrutiny of the U.S. plane-maker and ultimately fueling a shake-up of its leadership. The year also brought us news of Southwest Airlines’ shocking move…