offering a simpler way to optimize rewards. But the sign-up bonus is a bit of a moving target, and you must use the Venmo app to get the card.

For some, that won't be possible. If you fly Alaska Airlines with another person at least once a year, this card is a must-have. Be aware, however, that Alaska doesn't fly everywhere.

A 12-year-old boy fatally stabbed while walking home through a country park was a “happy and cheerful” child who was kind to ...