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That ‘too good to be true’ rental car price you saw is probably a scam Ashley Kosciolek © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. As if this summer’s looming rental car shortage isn’t stressful enough for travelers eager to make plans, scammers are taking advantage of the situation, using fake customer service phone numbers and low rent...

Travel can be a rewarding and relaxing experience — some of my favorite memories are from trips I’ve taken with friends or by myself. But scam artists are everywhere, and anyone can fall prey to a scheme — especially if you’re in an unfamiliar place. And some scams specifically target certain groups of people, such …

How to fly to Puerto Rico from just 9,000 miles each way Juan Ruiz © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. While Puerto Rico had endured several natural disasters in the form of hurricanes and earthquakes in recent years, the island has remained resilient with the help of continuing recovery efforts. Resurgent tourism from U.S. mainland visit...

You can now earn Star Alliance Gold status without flying — here’s how Andrew Kunesh © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Singapore Airlines is awarding KrisFlyer elite status qualifying points on non-travel points earning through Feb. 28, 2022. This includes things like points transfers, shopping purchases and spending on internationa...

Two-player mode: The best credit card strategies for couples The Points Guy © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Please note: the offers mentioned below are subject to change at any time and may not be available. Editor’s note: This article has been updated with the latest information. When you travel as a couple, simple math shows you’...

14 things you should do before every cruise Gene Sloan © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. You’ve booked your cruise. You’ve booked your flights. You’ve booked your pre- and post-cruise hotels. Now, it’s just a matter of counting the days until your watery adventure begins, right? Well, not quite. There are many (mostly) little th...

My 2021 credit card New Year’s resolutions Senitra Horbrook © Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. The new year is a great time to take a look at things to do differently or better in every aspect of life. In 2020, I only opened two new credit cards: the Alaska Airlines Visa Business credit card and The Platinum Card® from American Expres...