Easy Ways to Maximize Your Travel Rewards

Chicago real-estate consultant Rhea Campbell recently returned from a nine-day vacation in Thailand. Campbell, her husband and their six-year-old son flew business class and they stayed at upscale hotels in Phuket, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Campbell and her family take about five trips every year, visiting places like Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Punta Cana and Monterey, Calif. If you’re not envious already, consider this: […]

Kids and Money

Today’s banking industry isn’t making it easy to teach your child to save. My son’s savings account earned 20 cents in interest last year. “Pathetic,” was his response. And he’s right. But that started a family discussion about why we save and how to keep money safe. The goal is to help my kids develop […]