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s So you think you found a great hotel deal, but then get to the checkout page or, even worse, show up to the front desk and are surprised with unanticipated fees on your bill. We’ve all been there. Unfortunately, hidden fees and unanticipated add-ons are increasingly common in travel, especially with hotels. In addition to resort fees, we’ve encountered hidden fees for things like having extra guests or even housekeeping. We’ve also seen some hotels impose strict cancellation policies for bookings that are supposed to be flexible. A little bit of research can go a long way when booking...

s Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Many travel credit cards feature excellent bonuses for new cardholders. However, you generally need to spend a particular amount on your new card within a specific period to earn the bonus. And, the amount of spending required to earn some bonuses may be more than you would generally spend. As such, a question I get frequently is, “How do I hit the minimum requirement if I don’t normally spend that much on credit cards?” After all, you don’t want to make unnecessary or extravagant purchases. So, today...