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Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest credit card information. Joint credit cards are like pay phones, CD players and incandescent light bulbs — they are slowly becoming things of the past. Still, every now and then you may come across a credit card offer that allows you to include a joint account holder on your application, but is that a good idea? No, it usually is not wise to co-sign with another person when you open a credit card account, especially since the option to add them as an authorized user is available. Keep reading for...

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...

Whether you’re a window fan or prefer the aisle, your airplane seat can make or break your flying experience. While we’d all prefer to jet around in business or first class every time we travel, picking the perfect seat when you’re booked in economy is even more important — especially if you don’t want to end up stuck in the dreaded middle seat. Here’s what you should do to make sure you get to sit exactly where you want when flying. Related: The 7 best starter credit cards 1. Decide where you want to sit Deciding where you want to...

As we approach the end of 2019, it’s a great time to start thinking about spreading some love to your fellow TPG readers — in the form of expiring and unused upgrade certificates, lounge passes, drink tickets and other airline elite and credit card perks. As always, I first recommend offering your expiring certificates and other perks to family members, coworkers and friends, or see if there’s any way to take advantage yourself. Once you’ve determined you still have some that’ll go unused before they expire in early 2020, please consider sharing them with another reader. Additionally, if you could...

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and hotels all around are great at making the day’s first meal also the best one. When you’re shelling out lots of cash or points for a hotel room, having a lavish spread in the morning is a luxury that’s almost unparalleled. However, you have to pay for all that food — and at high-end properties you may find yourself out well upwards of $50 for the meal. Luckily, though, if you’re a high-tier status holder or book stays through programs like Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts or...