Credit cards can be a great way to earn travel rewards. However, many credit cards have an annual fee that can quickly add up. Depending on the card, the annual fee can vary from $50-$60 to hundreds of dollars. Fortunately, many credit cards offer perks that may make the annual fee worth it. These benefits […]
March 1, 2023
My mom and I just took my two kids to Santa Barbara. This is the second February we have taken this long weekend trip. February is the perfect time to escape the freezing Missouri temperatures to the mild 60 degrees and sunshine California offers. Flights / Transportation: Roundtrip MCI to Santa Barbara using our Southwest […]
February 28, 2023
What is a credit card minimum spend? A credit card minimum spend is the lowest amount before you can earn rewards, such as cashback or points, from your credit card. For example, if you receive a credit card with a minimum spend requirement of $3,000 in the first three months, you must spend at least […]
February 25, 2023
This Reader Redemption Story is from our friend and fellow teacher, Nicole. She and her husband visited Chicago during Christmastime to celebrate their wedding anniversary! I have always wanted to visit a big city during the holidays. This December, my wish came true when my husband and I traveled to Chicago to celebrate our 15th […]
February 24, 2023
For my husband’s 40th, we took a four-night trip to Napa, where he drank his first-ever glass of wine! We spent two days winery hopping and took a day trip to Lake Tahoe. Flights / Transportation: Roundtrip MCI to Oakland using my husband’s Southwest Companion Pass and points. The cost for the 2 of us to […]
February 22, 2023
This past May, my family of four went to Hawaii with my mom and aunt. We used points and miles to pay for our hotels, rental cars, and flights. It was an epic outdoor adventure! Flights / Transportation: I booked a set of one-way flights for this trip. We flew KC to Maui, Maui to Kona, […]
February 20, 2023
This past December, my family traveled to NYC for four nights. From the nostalgic window decorations at Macy’s to the bustling Christmas Markets sprinkled around the city, the holiday season was truly alive! Flights / Transportation: We flew roundtrip from Kansas City MCI to New York City—LaGuardia using our Southwest Companion Passes and points. The […]
February 9, 2023
Updated: December 2024 The Southwest Companion Pass is the benefit that allows you to choose one person to fly with you, free of airline charges (it does not include taxes and fees, which are $5.60 for one way in the US). But before I get into the Companion Pass, here are some awesome perks with […]
