Fall travel: Expert tips for planning the perfect getaway

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Sharing points: These credit card rewards programs allow it You and your spouse have an anniversary coming. You want to travel to Hawaii using your rewards points. Problem is, you each lack the rewards points balance for those free airline tickets and hotel. Here's some good news: Some credit card issuers allow you to pool rewards points with family members – and some of them, even with friends. See the full story

More News Avoid these 7 hotel rewards mistakes Hotel loyalty programs and travel credit cards can make booking hotel stays more rewarding, but only if you understand the rules of the game. Even a seemingly small misstep could cost you free nights or paying added fees. Before booking your next hotel stay, make sure you avoid these common mistakes. See the full story

Debt, fraud risks for mobile payment generation For app-happy consumers, conducting commerce with a device is easier than carrying a wallet full of credit and debit cards. Can it also result in a swifter slide into consumer debt or cause greater security concerns? Not necessarily, say experts and adopters, as long as the mobile wallets and payment apps are used responsibly, but there are risks. See the full story

Fall travel: Expert tips for planning the perfect getaway It's never too late to enjoy a great vacation. "Fall is a really great time to be an opportunistic tourist," says Douglas Stallings, editorial director with Fodor's. With some of the best deals, "you may not have a lot of notice, but if you have the opportunity to travel, it can be a wonderful time." Here are 11 tips from travel pros to help you get the best deal on a late summer or early fall getaway. See the full story

Should I close my credit card to get my score mortgage-ready? If you already have a low credit score, a better way to improve it is to pay down any high card balances you have as closing a card could drag your score down further. See the full story

Product News Earn up to 75,000 bonus points with the Citi/AAdvantage World Elite cards If you're an American Airlines loyalist who wants to use credit card rewards to fund your travel, the Citi/AAdvantage World Elite cards are a great option. The Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard is currently running a limited-time promotion that gives cardholders 75,000 bonus miles when they spend $7,500 in the first three months of card membership. See the full story

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