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I had a friend message me the other day to ask if I’d be willing to jump on a call with her to double-check her points research. She was working on finding award flights and was afraid she was missing something and wouldn’t find all the best options. I happily jumped on a call, and […]

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If you pay rent or a mortgage every month, you’re leaving points on the table, and that’s not something we do around here. Bilt Rewards is one of the most exciting programs in the travel world right now, and it’s especially great for families. You can earn valuable, flexible points on your biggest monthly expense […]

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If we have to spend extra money over the holidays, we might as well make the most of it. One of my favorite ways to maximize my holiday shopping is by using an online shopping portal. This gives me a small percentage back on all of my purchases. Here’s a breakdown of how it works. […]

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There is a brand-new way to earn valuable, flexible points! Rakuten and Bilt have partnered, and you can now cash out your Rakuten cash to Bilt, turning that cash back into flexible points that can be used with some really great hotel and airline partners. Here’s everything you need to know about these two programs […]

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If there’s one travel reward that makes families lose their minds when they find out about it, it’s the Southwest Companion Pass. BOGO flights. For up to two years. On every single Southwest flight you take. I’m not exaggerating when I say this is one of the best travel perks available to everyday families, and […]

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Every now and then, I come across a new award travel tool that makes me stop and think, “Where was this when I first started learning about points and miles?” Gondola is one of those tools! It’s designed to help you get the most out of your loyalty points, hotel bookings, and cash every single […]

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