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 […]
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 […]
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars Review: A Fantastic Family Stay in the Heart of the City

We travel a lot as a family of five, so finding a hotel that checks all the boxes — great location, comfortable rooms, and solid value when you’re redeeming points — feels like a win worth celebrating. The Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars delivered on all of it, and then some. After four nights there with […]
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 to Make the Most of the $100 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 welcome offer and valuable points-earning categories, but it also comes with a $100 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.
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 the market. And you don’t necessarily need to have a thriving, formal business to qualify — more on that below. From generous welcome offers to category-based rewards, each Chase Ink […]
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 transferring to travel partners for maximum value, these points are a gateway to incredible travel experiences. And while opening new cards and earning a big fat welcome bonus is always […]
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.