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 […]

We’ve seen an uptick in card denials recently, especially when it comes to Chase Ink cards. So, on that note, let’s go over some best practices and what to do next if you’re denied for a credit card. Find out the reason First and foremost, you need to know the reason for the denial. Banks […]

Traveling internationally is exciting, but it can also take some intentional preparation. Here are 10 essential tips to help you travel better and enjoy every moment of your trip abroad. Related: Find the best credit card for you 1. Check Your Passport’s Validity Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond […]

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. What are Southwest and Hyatt? Southwest is a U.S.-based airline that flies to 117 destinations within the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, […]

American Express Membership Rewards® offer a ton of value and flexibility. You can earn points through multiple cards and redeem them for all kinds of things — with travel being our top choice, of course. Amex cards are a great way to diversify the points you earn and open up your travel options. Let’s take […]