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. When people […]

Family vacations are where some of our best memories are made — but let’s be real, they can also drain your wallet fast. Between park tickets, guided tours, and resort add-ons, it’s easy to feel like staying home and ordering takeout is the smarter choice. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to skip the […]

This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission when you apply for a card, at no cost to you. You already know Hyatt. You know Hilton. But there is a whole world of stunning, independent boutique hotels that most people never think to book with points. That changes today. Every property in this […]

My family of four just got back from Greece — five nights in Paros and two nights in Athens — and almost every flight and both hotels were covered with points and miles. We paid $610 in cash on flights for a family of four against a retail value of over $6,500. The hotels were […]

September is a great month to take action on your points and miles strategy. Whether you’re looking to earn a big welcome bonus or squeeze more value out of the points you already have, there’s a lot to work with this month. Here’s everything you need to know. The Best Credit Card Offers This Month […]

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 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 […]