I typically recommend focusing on flexible points, like Chase Ultimate Rewards® or American Express Membership Rewards®, before venturing into the world of co-branded hotel or airline cards. Flexible points cards, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, are great for beginners and give many options for using your points. <All information about the Chase Sapphire Preferred® […]

Earning points and miles is the easy part. You jump on the best offers, or you follow a planned strategy, or you refer friends and family to cards and boost your points stash. There are so many ways to earn points. The harder part? Actually using them to book an award trip. It feels scary […]

Chase cards are one of our favorites for several reasons. Many of them earn our favorite points – Ultimate Rewards®, which are super valuable with Chase’s transfer partners. Additionally, Chase offers co-branded cards with great hotel and airline brands like United, Southwest, Hyatt, and Marriott. Plus, there’s the Ink Business suite of cards, which provide […]

While I truly believe that credit card annual fees are often worth it, I know many people are looking for cards without them. Here are my top recommendations for cards with no annual fee. Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card Earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first three months […]

The Southwest + Hyatt combo is a beginner-friendly, easily repeatable way to take multiple trips every year for a fraction of the cost. Let’s go over how to take advantage of this dynamic duo.  ➡️ Check out the best travel rewards cards What are Southwest and Hyatt? Southwest is a U.S.-based airline that flies to […]

Traveling outside the U.S. is always an adventure, and having the right credit card in your wallet can make a world of difference (pun intended). From avoiding foreign transaction fees to enjoying airport lounge access, the right card ensures that you have a great travel experience while also saving money. Here are some of my […]