Reyna Gobel, MPH, MJ, MBA

The Alaska Airlines Visa credit card's benefits, like access to the Companion Fare and a free checked bag, can outweigh the card's annual fee.

Starting with meeting the sign-up offer's spending minimum, here are 7 things you should do when you get your Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card.

The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card is ideal for West Coast travelers who can take advantage of the low redemption rates.

Certain active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses qualify for a VA funding fee exemption on their VA home loans. Find out if you’re exempt.

The World of Hyatt credit card is ideal for travelers who frequent Hyatt properties and want to have plenty of ways to earn bonus points.

This credit card is best for travelers who fly Southwest Airlines regularly and are looking to fly for nearly free, whether on long haul or short flights.

You might be doing a victory dance if you just qualified to get the Chase Sapphire Preferred. You could earn a whopping 50,000 bonus points worth $625 toward travel — if you charge $4,000 to the card in the first three months. The first thing you need to do is plan for how you can meet that minimum spending requirement on your card without increasing your monthly expenses unnecessarily.

The mortgage rate and the price of a home can make a big difference in monthly payments, your ability to move, and homeowners’ association fees if they're charged.

Government financial and accounting careers can offer job security and many added benefits. Find out if a career in the government is right for you.

Disorganization makes planning difficult, and that can cost you big-time. Follow these eight steps to an organized financial life.

If your friend or relative has proved to be irresponsible, getting out of the cosigned loan can improve your financial security and options for borrowing.

If you are ready to buy a house, you will need to consider various factors, ranging from income to mortgage rates, to determine whether you can afford it.

From free software to community-based services, there are many free resources to help with your taxes.

If you're self-employed and need to file taxes quarterly, these simple tips can keep you out of trouble with the IRS.

For homeowners looking for premium homeowners insurance, an HO5 policy typically provides the most protection and highest coverage limits.

Find out how involuntary unemployment credit card insurance (IUCC) can cover your minimum payments if you're laid off and whether it is worth the cost.

Use these practical tips to help curb excess holiday spending and ensure you stay on budget for the new year.

With only $25 to invest each month, is it worth the trouble? Find out how small investments can add up over time.

Learn if investing in wine is something you should consider. If you fail to uncork profits by investing in wine, you can always toast your loss.

Trading a short squeeze can be risky but also very rewarding for those who master it.