After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad

After 8 Years, 74 Countries, and 848 Flights: What It Really Costs to Live as a Digital Nomad

Eight years ago this week, my wife Katie and I took off on our first flight as digital nomads. Eight years later, we are still traveling the world full-time with no plans to stop. Thanks to points and miles, we've been able to travel full-time for a lot less than we ever imagined. Here's a recap of how much we've traveled in the past eight years — and how we paid for it.

Alaska Airlines Elites To Lose American Airlines Systemwide Upgrade Vouchers

Losing a benefit is never fun, even if said benefit is sometimes hard to use. In this instance, the casualty is the international upgrade certificates, or American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades, that Alaska Airlines awards its Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and 100K members annually. Starting in 2025, Alaska will sunset this benefit. Here's what Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan elites need to know about this development.

You Shouldn’t Cancel a Credit Card Within Your First Year of Membership. Here’s Why.

Credit card issuers want your business. And to get it, they'll offer you big welcome bonuses complete with points, miles, or cash back. But what happens when you're ready to move on from your card? Of all the things you could do, you shouldn't cancel your credit card within the first year of membership. Here's why you'd be wise to avoid canceling a credit card less than a year after opening it.