New Orleans in late spring is a specific kind of magic. The jasmine is blooming, the brass bands are out on every corner, and the gumbo is heavy on the table. It is the sweet spot when the air is warm enough for a slow walk through the Garden District but hasn't yet hit the swampy humidity of summer.
A solid trip usually runs about $1,800 once you factor in the jazz clubs and crawfish. We can break that cost down into smaller, manageable chunks. By using the right tool, you can spread those payments out over a year and a half without the bank taking an extra cut.
The 0% for 18 months on purchases and balance transfers from date of account opening is a strict deadline, not a gift. If you still have a balance on the card when those 18 months end, the bank will start charging interest on the remainder at a much higher rate.