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Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information.  Airline credit cards weren’t always super exciting, especially when compared to other more flexible card options. Many airline cards earned just one mile per dollar on virtually everything and didn’t provide many incentives to keep them around beyond the initial bonus. But — things have changed. While it is still true that some airline credit cards are simply better than others, there are several that are now quite compelling. Some of the most valuable airline credit cards out there now come from United Airlines. They have strong cards with...

Some airline credit cards are simply better than others. One of the most valuable airline credit cards comes from United Airlines. If you fly United at least once or twice a year, you need to strongly consider having someone in your family get a United credit card in order to make your experience both more comfortable and affordable. A United credit card not only helps the cardholder earn miles, but the cards can also save you money on United and open up access to lower-cost United award tickets. There are a few options for those looking to add a United...

Puerto Rico is the best of many worlds — it has its own culture, beautiful beaches, isn’t too far from the U.S. mainland and doesn’t require a passport for U.S. citizens. Puerto Rico has a lot in common with some of its Caribbean neighbors, but it makes for an easier family trip from the Lower 48 since you don’t need to get passports for the whole family, deal with customs and pay a bunch of international taxes just to visit. In This Post San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Ken Wiedemann/Getty Images)How to get to Puerto Rico Plenty of airlines...