Every summer, hundreds of thousands of Midwestern families pile into the minivan or truck and make the drive south to Gulf Shores, Alabama. And honestly? We get it. The white sand, the warm Gulf water, the seafood — it’s one of the best beach destinations in the country, and it’s a whole lot closer than […]

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Before we dive in, if you want to see the current offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve, my best offers page is always up to date: See current best offers The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a $795 annual fee. That is a real number and I am not going to pretend it is not. But […]

If you are ready to look at the current offer, my best offers page is always up to date: See current best offers I want to tell you about the card that has taken our family to some of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stayed in — and the five ways we actually […]

Before we dive in, if you are ready to apply or want to see the current offer, I keep my best offers page updated with the cards I actually recommend: See current best offers I just got approved for the Capital One Venture Business card and I want to walk you through exactly why I […]

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“Looking for some advice here. I’ve been hemming and hawing for a few weeks trying to decide which card to get next as we have plans to spend close to $10,000 in the next month or so.” This is one of the most common situations I see in the points and miles world. A big […]

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Marriott Bonvoy is one of the largest hotel rewards programs in the world. If you’re new to points and miles, that size can actually work in your favor. Marriott has thousands of hotels across dozens of brands, which means there’s a good chance you’ll find options almost anywhere you travel. In this guide, I’ll walk […]