The Southwest Companion Pass is still the best deal in family travel. One person flies, and their companion flies with them for just the taxes, starting at $5.60 each way. I earned mine through Southwest credit card welcome bonuses, and it has saved my family thousands of dollars on flights. But the strategy changed this […]

Big news if Japan is on your bucket list: Citi just added Japan Airlines Mileage Bank as a ThankYou Points transfer partner. Better yet, it launched with a 30% transfer bonus through October 24, 2026. Here’s what you need to know, and which cards earn the points to take advantage of it. The Details What […]

My son is 14. Weekends with just the two of us don’t happen very often anymore, so when Ohana Fest announced its 2026 dates, I bought two tickets last spring and started planning. We flew from Kansas City to LA, spent two nights in Newport Beach, and went to Ohana Fest on Sunday at Doheny […]

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to add a no-annual-fee card to your wallet, this is it. From October 1 through December 31, 2026, the Chase Freedom Flex can earn up to 17x on dining and 5x at grocery stores. And the grocery bonus keeps going into the new year. Here’s how it works, […]

Tax season brings up the same question every year in the points and miles community: should you put your tax bill on a credit card? The short answer is yes, you can, but whether you should depends entirely on what you’re earning in return. Here’s what you need to know before you charge that bill. […]

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Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products and services I trust and believe will benefit you. Part of my 10 Days in Peru with Kids series. Catch up […]

Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products and services I trust and believe will benefit you. Ten days. Six of us, including my mom and my aunt. Lima […]

Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products and services I trust and believe will benefit you. Part of my 10 Days in Peru with Kids series. Catch up […]

Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. I only recommend products and services I trust and believe will benefit you. Part of my 10 Days in Peru with Kids series. Catch up […]