One of the most common questions I get is, “What about annual fees?” And trust me, I totally understand the question. It does seem a little crazy to pay $100+ just to have a credit card. I mean why pay to use a card when there are numerous options available without fees? Or do what […]

Good things come to those who… ask! You may think it’s necessary to have elite hotel status if there’s any chance of getting hotel room upgrades, but this isn’t true! While yes, that does help, we’ve been able to secure upgrades and gifts upon arrival even with low/no status. Sometimes all you have to do […]

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is hands down one of the very best credit cards. It’s a premium card with amazing benefits- things like airport lounge access for the whole family, an annual $300 travel credit, a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry Statement credit, anniversary miles, and more. Plus it has the […]

We currently have over 15 cards open, which is a lot! This is partially because we always keep cards open for a year, so sometimes they sit in a drawer unused for most of that time. However, we have a few cards that we use regularly- specifically, three cards that I think everyone should have […]

When it comes to navigating the world of credit cards, people often get confused by all of the different rules. One of these rules is Chase’s infamous 5/24 rule. Let’s look at what the 5/24 Rule is, why it’s important, and how to build a strategy when choosing which cards to open. What is the […]

One of the most common questions I get is, “Do you keep all of these cards open?” and the answer is no! We keep a lot of them open, but not all of them. There are things to consider when deciding what to do with each of your cards. First of all, we always keep […]