Posts

We’ve partnered with American Express to bring you personal finance insights, advice and more. Check out Credit Intel, Amex’s financial education center, for more personal finance content.The obvious upside that draws so many people into the world of credit card rewards is the ability to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year on travel, while simultaneously enjoying valuable travel and lifestyle perks. Any time you receive something of value, whether as a gift, a payment or a benefit, you should also consider the tax implications to make sure there are no unpleasant surprises come April....

Jump to Recipe Learn what to serve with spaghetti and meatballs to make the ultimate spaghetti dinner any day of the week! This Italian comfort food classic is beloved worldwide by children and adults alike. The only thing that could make it better is serving it with the best side dishes! You can’t go wrong with any of these recipes when you are trying to decide what to serve with spaghetti and meatballs!...

Masks are still required on airplanes, trains and in airports. But with more Americans getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the U.S.’s health agency dropped mask mandates for fully vaccinated Americans. States and cities also loosened or dropped restrictions this spring.Still, the delta variant has many concerned. The variant, first discovered in India, is now the dominant strain in the U.S. and makes up 83% of positive cases in the country. It has been detected in more than 100 countries and is considered more contagious....

Colors are the basic elements of a painting, and every color has three sides to its personality: hue, value, and chroma. Gaining an intimate knowledge of the personalities of the colors you use is crucial in learning to paint. We tend to simply call paint a particular color, whether it’s a general description such as “light blue”, a more poetic like “aquamarine blue,” or quite specific such as “ultramarine blue”. A painter trying to mix a color on their palette to accurately match a color in their subject needs to consider hue, value, and chroma to mix color correctly....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There’s first class, and then there’s the Etihad Apartments. In this truly luxurious product, not only do first-class passengers get to lounge mid-flight in their mini “apartment” but they’ll also be treated to champagne, access to Etihad’s amazing lounge in Abu Dhabi and even a shower 30,000 feet in the sky.As noted by Thrifty Traveler, there’s a nice little sweet spot in American Airlines’ award chart, where the program only charges 40,000 miles for business class and 50,000 miles for first class one-way between the Middle East and Asia Region 1 and Asia Region 2....

We’ve partnered with American Express to bring you personal finance insights, advice and more. Check out Credit Intel, Amex’s financial education center, for more personal finance content.Any offers or benefits mentioned below are subject to change at any time, and may no longer be available.According to Forbes, student loan debt is now the second-highest category of consumer debt, with only mortgage debt higher. Nearly 45 million borrowers owe over $1.5 trillion in federal student loans in the U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Editor’s note: This post has been updated. It was originally published on Sept. 29, 2017.Just as experienced travelers know all the tricks to ensuring a pleasant journey, the most effective credit card users know how to maximize the terms of their cards. While the typical credit card user may pay very little attention to the nuances of these powerful tools, award travel enthusiasts should always be looking to earn as many rewards as possible while paying the fewest possible fees....

As airlines redraw their route networks, Austin is emerging as a clear winner.On Tuesday, Allegiant announced that it’ll invest $75 million to open a new base at Austin airport’s South Terminal (AUS), creating at least 89 jobs and housing three Airbus A320 aircraft.Stay up-to-date on airline and aviation news by signing up for our brand-new aviation newsletter.By opening a permanent base, Allegiant will station crew members and aircraft in the city, which could pave the way for the carrier to add more frequencies and expand its route network....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The American Express® Gold Card’s revamp in 2018 was one of the year’s highlights. Amex updated the old Premier Rewards Gold Card, changing its name and transforming it into one of the most competitive cards on the market for dining purchases. It also added perks like up to $120 in dining credits each year. Yes, the annual fee increased from $195 to $250 (See Rates & Fees), but the update was overwhelmingly positive....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the perks of my American Express Platinum card that I don’t use as much as I should is the Platinum Concierge, which offers services like arranging restaurant reservations, securing Broadway shows, or having your laundry picked up. However, in an era where everyone is texting and on the Internet, I think many cardholders don’t fully utilize this benefit....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.During the COVID-19 crisis, our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips and we are not publishing new flight or hotel reviews. While bringing our readers unbiased, detailed reviews of travel experiences is one of our core missions, now is not the time. We all love to travel and know you do too. So, to help keep you entertained — and maybe inspire you — we are republishing a selection of our most popular reviews from 2019 and 2020, including the one below....

Here at TPG U.K., we love to be in the sky, comparing cabins on airlines all around the world. But we also need somewhere to stay when we arrive at a destination.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Right before the COVID-19 pandemic began, TPG U.K. pitted luxury hotels in Doha, Qatar, against each other. Hot off the heels of this viral success, I headed to the west coast of Mexico with TPG video producer Marc Ramos to conduct a fresh hotel battle....

Jump to Recipe My rich, delicious beef au jus is the perfect addition to any snack, sandwich, soup, or as the base for amazingly luscious gravy! Super easy to make, this simple au jus has scrumptious roasted beef flavor flowing throughout and is sure to be a family favorite! Delicious Roast Beef Au Jus Whether you are craving a French dip sandwich, savory beef stew, or a tasty roast with gravy, this beef au jus is the perfect complement!...

Jump to Recipe All the best cheese for macaroni and cheese in one list to help you when making your own creamy mac and cheese at home! By choosing the right cheese, you can make a deliciously melty macaroni & cheese that is good enough to be the main course! 18 kinds of cheese that will make delicious mac and cheese everyone will love! When someone says they want macaroni and cheese, most minds go to the classic staple in a box: orange powder cheese, elbow pasta, butter, milk....

Chocolate pumpkin pie is a sweet, rich, and indulgent twist on everyone’s favorite classic pumpkin pie recipe! It includes everything you know and love about traditional pumpkin pie, but is loaded with decadent chocolate flavor! Bring this pie to your next holiday get-together and everyone will be coming back for seconds! Best Chocolate Pumpkin Pie I love the holidays, fall flavors, and all of the tasty goodies that I get to make this time of year!...

These fun and festive Christmas gumdrop cookies combine a delightfully tender sugar cookie with fruity gummy-candies to create an irresistible Christmas treat that is sure to become a family tradition! These picture-perfect cookies are so easy to make the whole family can enjoy baking them together! Festive gumdrop cookies are the perfect fun and tasty treat to gift for the holidays! My favorite thing about these cookies is that they shout “Christmas” without even having to decorate them!...

You may never have heard of Condor Airlines before, but after seeing these new cabins, you might want to give the carrier a deeper look.Condor, a budget carrier based in Germany, is gearing up to replace its aging Boeing 767 fleet with new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft beginning this fall. While we’ve known about the fleet modernization project since last year, Condor on Wednesday unveiled the interiors of its new aircraft.The A330neo will be outfitted in a three-cabin configuration, with 30 lie-flat business-class pods, 64 premium economy recliners and 216 standard coach seats....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Flights to the South American countries of Ecuador and Colombia have dropped as low as $293 round-trip.If you’re looking for reasons to add Colombia to your future travels, check out 5 reasons you should visit Medelín and watch TPG himself explore the city.As for Quito, there’s no doubt you’ll find plenty to do in the Ecuadorian Capital. If you’ve been dreaming of a trip to the wildlife filled Galapagos, then this is a great deal to take advantage of as it positions you perfectly for your flight to the islands....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Flights to Greece are currently available for a crazy low price of $280 round-trip. This deal was first spotted by Scott’s Cheap flights earlier today, but we’re happy to report it’s still live....