Opening a new credit card might not be on your radar right now. It’s a busy time of year, and you probably have so much going on. Maybe you’re hanging on by a thread, waiting for winter break. But I need you to take a little brain break from that and think about this — […]

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 first card recommendation. However, once you have that card, what do you open next? The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital […]

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 […]

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 […]