The holidays are here, and with them come family vacations, road trips, get-togethers and other fun travel plans. It's also no surprise that some places are just going to be more expensive this year, ...

Chicago isn't generally considered to have an ultra-high cost of living relative to its coastal, urban counterparts. But the Midwestern city is the most expensive major city if you need to rent a car.

Do you have a Costco membership and use it on a regular basis? We bet you have a shopping list every time you go. Maybe it's just a mental shopping list, but you want your trip to Costco to count. So, ...