Points and Miles Tips
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…
A Guide to Chase Ink Business Cards
If you’re looking to boost your stash of Chase Ultimate Reward points, Chase Ink Business cards offer some of the best rewards and benefits in
How to Earn Hyatt Globalist Status
Hyatt Globalist status is the most coveted hotel status out there, and for good reason. While it normally takes 60 qualifying nights with Hyatt to reach it, we have never stayed the entire 60 nights. Yes, we do have to spend a decent amount of nights in a Hyatt but when you pay with points and have status that gives you free breakfast, late check out and suite upgrades… It’s not a hardship.
How to Earn Chase Points Without Opening New Credit Cards
If you’re already a Chase cardholder, you know how valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be. Whether you’re booking flights, staying at luxury hotels, or
Hyatt Andaz Costa Rica Review
Today’s post is all about our stay at the Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo. We left the kids behind for 3 nights of relaxation, 5 star treatment, and pure vida…
The Ultimate Travel Companion: Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Explained
Maybe you’re just starting out with this whole traveling with points thing. Or maybe you already have this card and you want to better utilize it’s features and benefits. Either way, you’re in the right place. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is my go to recommendation for anyone looking to get started in this hobby. With its long list of travel benefits, flexible redemption options, and a super valuable welcome bonus, the Chase Sapphire Preferred card offers value to pretty much everyone. In this guide, we’ll dive deep into what makes this card a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their travel experience.
