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 […]

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 into maximizing points and miles, then you need to learn more about Bilt Rewards. Bilt has quickly become one of the most talked-about programs in the travel rewards world. It started as a company that allowed renters to earn points on rent payments, and it has evolved into something much bigger. Now, there […]

So much of the time, you will get way more bang for your buck (points) when you transfer them to travel partners. Each bank has its own set of partners – both hotels and airlines. Additionally, they each have their own way of transferring points. Let’s take a look at why it’s important and then […]

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. Here are all the details you need to know. <All information about the Chase Freedom Unlimited® has been collected independently by The Traveling Hansens. The […]

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. […]