Points and Miles Tips
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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…
