The Southwest Companion Pass is a valuable travel benefit that lets a designated companion fly free (excluding taxes and fees) with a Rapid Rewards member on all Southwest flights. It effectively doubles the value of your points and makes travel more affordable. Let’s go over everything you need to know so you can get BOGO […]

Our 2024 year in travel was epic, all thanks to points and miles! Let’s go over the cards we opened and the trips we took. Cards we opened in 2024 In total, Ryan and I opened 12 cards in 2024. I opened seven, and he opened five. We like to focus on flexible points, especially […]

I typically recommend focusing on flexible points, like Chase Ultimate Rewards® or American Express Membership Rewards®, before venturing into the world of co-branded hotel or airline cards. Flexible points cards, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, are great for beginners and give many options for using your points. However, co-branded cards can be a game […]

Earning points and miles is the easy part. You jump on the best offers, or you follow a planned strategy, or you refer friends and family to cards and boost your points stash. There are so many ways to earn points. The harder part? Actually using them to book an award trip. It feels scary […]

We’ve seen an uptick in card denials recently, especially when it comes to Chase Ink cards. So, on that note, let’s go over some best practices and what to do next if you’re denied for a credit card. Find out the reason First and foremost, you need to know the reason for the denial. Banks […]

Chase cards are one of our favorites for several reasons. Many of them earn our favorite points – Ultimate Rewards®, which are super valuable with Chase’s transfer partners. Additionally, Chase offers co-branded cards with great hotel and airline brands like United, Southwest, Hyatt, and Marriott. Plus, there’s the Ink Business suite of cards which provide […]