There’s an old adage among people who regularly invest in the stock market. Depending on who you talk to, it will sound slightly different but it goes something like this: “Never trust airlines and ______” the last word depends on the particular investor. Many investors say autos. Others say the movies but almost all of them mention airlines.
What does this have to do with airline miles credit cards? You’ll find out but first, let’s take a look at what an airline mileage credit card is. With the large and diverse offerings of credit cards, one can find a card with just about every perk imaginable, but the airline reward credit card was the first rewards-style cards on the market.
These cards give you rewards points based on your purchases in the form of substantial discounts on airline tickets. Some card issuers will give you frequent flyer miles for the… Read the rest
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Accidents can happen, whether you are 5 or 5000 miles away from home. When visiting a foreign country, it is important that you are protected. One method of protection when traveling abroad is purchasing travel insurance prior to embarking on your journey.
Travel insurance policies cover a range of travel-related surprises such as vacation and trip cancellation, emergency medical expenses, travel disruptions and delays, lost or stolen baggage, and more. Travel insurance may also provide emergency assistance to travelers affected by swine flu. A minor injury requiring stitches, a lost or stolen passport, a sudden storm, a broken tooth, a fall resulting in a fracture can all throw the best-laid plans for a holiday off the tracks. You may also find yourself called to return home suddenly and most airlines charge penalties for changing reservations. With a travel insurance plan, you can rest easy knowing that you are covered for… Read the rest
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