If you’re just getting started with points and miles and you want to keep it simple, Chase Ultimate Rewards® is where I tell every family to start. They’re easy to earn, easy to use, and they transfer to some of the best airline and hotel partners, including Hyatt, my favorite for family hotel stays. I’ve […]

I’ve long talked about the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card being my favorite card for anyone who doesn’t have it yet. And that fact isn’t changing, but the card is getting a big refresh. Most of the Sapphire Preferred changes are good, but there’s one big change that’s a major bummer. Here’s everything you need to […]

Flying Blue is the shared award program for Air France and KLM airlines, which are based in Paris and Amsterdam, respectively. Flying Blue is one of my favorite ways to travel to and from Europe (and other destinations!), especially for families. They’re a transfer partners for all four major banks, they tend to have a […]

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 […]

The Happiest Place on Earth can also be one of the most expensive. We are a Disney-obsessed family, but we’ve watched Disney prices rise over the past few years, and now we’ve been nearly priced out. The cash cost for a family to spend a few days at Disneyland or Disney World can be astronomical. […]