There is currently an amazing elevated offer on my favorite points and miles card for beginners – the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. This card is great even when it doesn’t have a high bonus, but when it does? It’s unbeatable! Currently, you can get 100,000 points when you spend $5,000 in the first three months […]

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 and the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, but the Freedom […]

Paying your taxes with a credit card might seem crazy. Did you even know it was possible? And why would you want to do that since there’s always a fee? Well, I have two words for you: welcome offer. Yes, there is a fee involved, but many times it’s well worth it for that huge […]

Our 2024 year in travel was epic, all thanks to points and miles! Let’s go over the cards we opened and the trips we took. Cards we opened in 2024 In total, Ryan and I opened 12 cards in 2024. I opened seven, and he opened five. We like to focus on flexible points, especially […]

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® […]

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. 1. Check Your Passport’s Validity Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned travel dates. Many countries enforce this […]