Whenever I first start talking to someone about using points and miles to travel more, they ask me which cards I recommend. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is always my go-to. However, once you have that card, what do you open next? The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X […]

Navigating the world of credit card rewards can feel like a lot, but with the right strategy, it can also be incredibly rewarding – literally. There are various points and miles programs, but Chase Ultimate Rewards® is my favorite. Whether you’re new to points and miles or an experienced traveler, understanding how to earn, maximize, […]

Who doesn’t love sitting in an airport lounge on a comfy seat, having free food and drinks away from the hoards of people in the rest of the airport? Before points and miles, I had no idea that regular people could get lounge access. Ha! I thought it was only for people flying Business or […]

I recently returned from a girls trip to London with my best friend. We left our nine children at home and had a wonderful time enjoying everything London has to offer. Even better, there was no whining about tired legs or boring museums. To top it off, we spent a whopping $360 per person on […]

My favorite points and miles card for beginners, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, has a standard offer of 75,000 points. If you and a spouse or travel partner both open this card, you’ll have over 150,000 amazing flexible points to work with. So, once you have that huge stash of points, what exactly can you […]

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, but the Freedom Unlimited is my top recommendation! Here are all the […]