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Shoulder Season Travel: The Secret to Better Trips and Lower Prices

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Shoulder Season Travel: The Secret to Better Trips and Lower Prices

Learn when and how to travel shoulder season for better experiences and 30-50% savings. Includes real pricing comparisons, destination-specific timing, trade-offs to consider, and our framework for deciding if shoulder season is right for your trip.

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I Wrote About Credit Card Points and Realized I Was Missing Something Worth $2,500

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I Wrote About Credit Card Points and Realized I Was Missing Something Worth $2,500

Rakuten has earned me more than $2,500 in cash back since 2023 with almost no effort. It’s one of the simplest ways to get money back on the purchases you already make, especially for travel and gear. Here’s how it works, why I use it, and how to get a $50 bonus.