June 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 […]

My husband and I are teachers in the Kansas City area. For a long time, a trip like this — Zion, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona — felt completely out of reach. But points and miles changed everything, and this is the exact trip we took our family of four on […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Many people assume the only way to book a Delta flight with points is through Delta’s own loyalty program. But one of the most useful strategies in the points and miles world is booking flights through partner airline programs. Delta partners with several airlines, and one of the most valuable partners for certain routes is […]

Many credit cards now offer perks that go beyond travel rewards. Some include benefits designed for everyday spending, including grocery delivery services like Instacart. Depending on the card, these perks may include: For households that regularly use grocery delivery, these benefits can reduce delivery fees and add value to purchases you are already making. If […]