The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Just Got a Refresh — Here’s What Families Need to Know
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Updates You Need to Know About After weeks of rumors, Chase made it official this morning: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® is getting a pretty significant refresh starting June 15, 2026, and the $95 annual fee isn’t budging. I’ve recommended this card as a starter card for as long as I’ve been teaching […]
Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Offers: Which American Express Card Is Right for Your Family?
Marriott Credit Card Offers You Should Know About If Marriott has been on your radar at all — whether you love staying at their properties, want to earn points toward free nights, or you have been eyeing a specific hotel for a future trip — there are three American Express Marriott Bonvoy cards I think […]
Popular Airline Credit Cards
Airline Miles That Are Quickly Becoming My Favorite Some of my very favorite airline card offers are elevated right now — and I could not be more excited to share them. These are the same miles our family has used to: This points currency is genuinely one of the most valuable in the game — […]
Chase Sapphire Reserve 2026 Hotel Stack: Find Properties That Qualify for Both Credits
How to Stack the Chase Sapphire Reserve Hotel Credits If you hold the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠, 2026 is genuinely one of the best years to maximize your hotel benefits — but only if you know where to look. The problem isn’t the credits. The problem is finding hotels […]
Marriott Bonvoy Business Card Review: Annual Free Night, Perks & Who It’s Best For
Why I Love the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card If you stay at Marriott hotels even occasionally, the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is one of the easier hotel cards to justify keeping long-term. My husband and I have both had one since 2020! For a relatively modest annual fee, the card offers an annual 35,000 point free […]
Best Marriott Hotels for 50K Free Night Certificates (Family Friendly Options)
Where to Use Marriott 50K Free Night Certificates in 2026 One of the most exciting bonuses you can earn from certain Marriott credit card offers is a 50,000 point free night certificate. These certificates can be used for hotels costing up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. Even better, Marriott now allows you to add up to […]
Hyatt Just Announced Major Award Chart Changes — Here’s What Families Need to Know (and Do Before May)
Well… it happened.
Hyatt just announced a major overhaul to its award chart… and yes, it’s one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in years.
If you’re a family who relies on Hyatt points (especially for aspirational stays or school break travel), this matters.
But before we spiral, let’s walk through what’s changing, what it actually means, and how to stay ahead of it.
Can You Pay a Car Down Payment With a Credit Card? (And Should You?)
Turning a Car Down Payment into Free Travel with Credit Card Points If you’re planning to buy a car and also trying to rack up points for your next family trip, you might be wondering: Can I put my car down payment on a credit card? Short answer: Sometimes. And when it works, it can be […]
How Easy a Trip to Hawaii Is on Points (Yes—Even for a Family)
A Beginner’s Guide to Visiting Hawaii on Points For a long time, Hawaii felt like one of those “someday” trips. Beautiful, yes. Affordable for a family of five? Not so much. But in the summer of 2022 I took my family of 5 to Hawaii for 12 days on one of our most memorable trips […]
Citi Strata Elite℠ Credit Card Review: Benefits, Fees, and Who Should Get It
The new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card has been getting a lot of buzz lately, and I’ve been getting tons of questions about whether it’s actually worth it. On paper, it comes with strong earning rates and some solid travel perks, but premium cards are only as good as how you use them. So I grabbed all the […]