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 […]
Capital One Venture X Business vs Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business: Which Premium Card Wins in 2026?
If you’re running a business and trying to squeeze in more family travel, the right credit card can make a huge difference. Two of my favorites—the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business and the Capital One Venture X Business—both come with perks that can help cover travel costs, make airport days less stressful, and even get your whole crew into airport lounges for a free meal (and maybe a little peace and quiet). But they’re not the same when it comes to annual fees, travel credits, and lounge access. In this post, we’ll break it all down so you can see which one will help you save more and travel better with your family in tow.
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 $100 Chase Sapphire Preferred Hotel Credit
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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 […]