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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever tried to book a flight with your points and thought, “Why can’t I find anything for a good price?” Or maybe you’ve wondered how other people seem to have such an easy time finding award flight options. Well, there’s a secret to unlocking way more options: Airline alliances and partnerships. These relationships […]

As a mom of four, managing our cards and making sure to maximize each card’s credits has felt like a full-time job I didn’t have time for. Between homeschooling, playing mom taxi, and ensuring my kids get fed, keeping track of which card to use at which store – and when the statement credits expire […]