Southwest Companion Pass Trick
Want to hear something pretty cool? In the last 2 years our family has not paid for one single plane ticket. Now that would be easy if we hadn’t traveled anywhere, but nope! That’s not at all the case…
How We Paid $0 for Disney World Tickets with Capital One Miles
Last month, my family took a spontaneous trip to Disney World, because when you have a stash of flexible credit card points, you can do crazy things like that! We bought our park tickets through a third party discount ticket retailer called Under Cover Tourist, and a few days later, the charge showed up in my Capital One app. That’s when I was able to utilize one of my favorite money saving travel tricks: using miles to erase the purchase. In just a few taps, those pricey tickets were covered, and our budget stayed intact. The best part? You can use this same trick for almost any eligible travel expense, not just flights or hotels. Here’s exactly how to do it.
5 Nights at Disney World on Credit Card Points
How We Booked a Last-Minute Disney World Trip with Points (and Paid Almost Nothing) Sometimes the best trips start with a “what if?”In our case, it was: “What if we just went to Disney next week?” Now, if we had to pay cash for flights, park tickets, and hotels for our family of five—on short notice—that idea […]
How to Make the Most of the $50 Chase Sapphire Preferred Hotel Credit
How to Maximize the Sapphire Preferred Hotel Credit The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the most popular travel rewards cards, and for good reason. Not only does it offer a generous sign-up bonus and valuable points-earning categories, but it also comes with a $50 annual hotel credit that can help you save on […]
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Guide
Everything You Need to Know About the New Business Card from Chase If you’re a small business owner who loves travel perks, flexible rewards, and premium benefits, Chase has just dropped something exciting: the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠. It’s a high-end business credit card designed to bring all the luxuries of the personal Sapphire […]
Tips for Using the Chase DoorDash Credit and Activating DashPass
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® offer plenty of perks, but one of the most overlooked is the DoorDash benefit. This includes a complimentary DashPass membership through 12/31/2027 as well as monthly DoorDash credits, giving you even more ways to save on dining and recoup the cost of your cards annual fee. In this post, we’ll cover how to activate your free DashPass membership, use your DoorDash credit effectively, and maximize this benefit to enjoy delicious food for less.
Getting the Most for Your Points: Hyatt’s Best All-Inclusive Redemptions
How to Get a Good Deal at Hyatt All-Inclusive Resorts Looking to use your points for an all-inclusive getaway? Don’t miss this guest post by Summer Hall from Summer is Joy! She shares incredible tips on maximizing your Hyatt points when booking all-inclusive Hyatt resorts. If you have been into credit card points and miles for […]
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture: Which Travel Card Is Best for You?
If you’re just getting started with points and miles, you’ve probably heard a lot about two of the most popular beginner travel rewards cards: the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred. Both are excellent choices, especially for families who want an easy way to turn everyday spending into significantly reduced travel costs.
So which one should you choose? Let’s break down the key differences in welcome bonuses, annual fees, travel protections, and extra perks to help you decide.
Should You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
If you had asked me a few years ago if I thought it was worth paying a fee to pay taxes with a credit card, I would have said “Absolutely not.” But my tune has changed since I discovered credit card points for nearly free travel. Keep reading to see why! When is it a good […]
Does Opening Credit Cards Hurt Your Credit?
One of the most common questions I get asked is, “Won’t opening a bunch of new credit cards hurt my credit score?” The short answer is: not necessarily. In fact, when managed responsibly, opening new credit cards can actually help your credit score over time. More on that in a minute…