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The best credit cards for your commuting expenses

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information.  Credit cards compete for the top spot in your wallet by offering high-value bonus multipliers for purchases in various categories, including travel, dining and groceries. But even if you spend the bulk of your budget in these categories, you probably aren’t going grocery shopping or buying plane…

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How to keep your points and miles from expiring

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the latest information.  Although more and more programs have been moving away from points expiration, it’s still one of the unfortunate pitfalls of the travel rewards game we love. After all, who wants to let (nearly) free travel go to waste? Fortunately, many ways to keep your accounts active don’t require…

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New luxury cruise ship sailing the world’s roughest waters without stabilizers is slated for repairs

New expedition ship Seabourn Venture will head into dry dock for nearly a month this spring at the conclusion of its Antarctica season. The hiatus will allow for repairs to the ship’s stabilizers, which are currently malfunctioning. All of the vessel’s April sailings have been canceled. “Seabourn Venture will be undergoing dry dock maintenance to conduct repairs to the…

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Is AAA membership worth it?

I’ve been a AAA member for more than 15 years, and I can confidently say that the perks and benefits have come in handy — especially the well-known roadside assistance benefit.  Over the years, AAA has opened up its network to provide vast options and money-saving discounts for travelers beyond roadside assistance. I’m also partial to the regional magazine…

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