American Express Membership Rewards® offer a ton of value and flexibility. You can earn points through multiple cards and redeem them for all kinds of things — with travel being our top choice, of course. Amex cards are a great way to diversify the points you earn and open up your travel options. Let’s take […]

Understanding how to use points to book award flights is one of the most important skills to learn, but it can feel very overwhelming. There are multiple ways to earn the points needed, and there are quite a few options for actually booking the flights – from direct with the airline to alliance partners to […]

Navigating the world of credit card rewards can feel like a lot, but with the right strategy, it can also be incredibly rewarding – literally. There are various points and miles programs, but Chase Ultimate Rewards® is my favorite. Whether you’re new to points and miles or an experienced traveler, understanding how to earn, maximize, […]

Capital One Miles is one of my favorite award programs, just behind Chase Ultimate Rewards. Capital One Miles are easy to earn through a variety of cards and spending, and they offer a range of redemption opportunities – from transferring to travel partners to covering travel purchases to booking trips through Capital One Travel. What […]

So much of the time, you will get way more bang for your buck (points) when you transfer them to travel partners. Each bank has its own set of partners- both hotels and airlines. Additionally, they each have their own way of transferring points. Let’s take a look at why it’s important and then go […]

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 […]