American Express cards are some of the most popular options among points and miles enthusiasts. There are many cards to choose from, and once you’re in Amex’s good graces, they like to send targeted offers so you can keep earning points. Two of my favorite Amex cards are the American Express® Gold Card and the […]

For years, my go-to premium travel card has been the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. It has the lowest fee of all the premium cards, and it previously gave us lounge access for our whole family. But lounge access has changed and now includes only the cardholder. This opened the door for a […]

It’s no secret that Hyatt is my favorite hotel chain. Points can be earned in a variety of ways, award nights cost less than at other chains, and they’re the only one that still uses an award chart, making it easy to plan stays. Hyatt also has Free Night Awards which can be earned in […]

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is an excellent card with a solid welcome offer, a low annual fee, and flexible miles. It’s an excellent beginner card for people who are just getting into points and miles. Beyond that, it’s a great card for anyone who is looking to diversify their points stash with other flexible […]

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 five from the elevated offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card. […]

Opening a new credit card might not be on your radar right now. It’s a busy time of year, and you probably have so much going on. Maybe you’re hanging on by a thread, waiting for winter break. But I need you to take a little brain break from that and think about this — […]