If you’ve been looking for a fast way to rack up a huge stash of points for your next trip, business cards are where it’s at. Many of them come with huge welcome offers – which can be worth thousands in travel – plus valuable perks that make the annual fees well worth it. Business […]

The big brother to my favorite beginner card just got a huge overhaul. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® now has revamped benefits, different eligibility requirements, and a hefty new annual fee to go along with it. Not only that, there’s a new Sapphire-family card on the market, the Sapphire Reserve for Business℠. There’s a lot to […]

If you’re sitting on a stack of Marriott 50k free night awards, you might be wondering how to put them to the best use. You might have earned one or more as an annual credit card perk, or maybe you just picked up three from the offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. Either […]

Flying Blue is the shared award program for Air France and KLM airlines, which are based in Paris and Amsterdam, respectively. Flying Blue is one of my favorite ways to travel to and from Europe (and other destinations!), especially for families. They’re a transfer partners for all four major banks, they tend to have a […]

The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a great beginner card for those who are looking for a card with no annual fee, a low spending requirement, and a solid return on all spending. There are other similar cards, like the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card, but the Freedom Unlimited is my top recommendation! Here are all the […]

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is an excellent card that has a solid welcome offer, a low annual fee, and earns flexible miles. The card is comparable to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, which is often referred to as the “best beginner card.” I would argue that the Venture is also an excellent beginner card. […]