Retention offers are incentives given by credit card companies to get you to continue to keep your credit card account open. The incentive comes in the form of a waived annual fee, a statement credit, or some bonus points and miles given to you (although never as high as a…
At the stadium my husband and I were asked many times where we were from. We would answer, “From California.” More than once people reacted by saying, “You came all the way out here for a football game?!” I would smile and think to myself how great it was that…
The question I always get after someone has decided to start their points and miles journey is, “Which credit card do I get?” Here are the 3 personal credit cards you need in your wallet to maximize your everyday spend and earn as many points as possible toward your dream…
New York was supposed to be our first ever family trip. We had it booked on cash and then COVID happened and all travels plans got cancelled. We got some money back but not all of it. Then we decided to sell our old house and buy a new one.…
Remember to apply for cards only if you know you will be able to meet the minimum spend responsibly. Never get a card without a plan for knowing how you will be meeting the minimum spend. Otherwise you’ll find yourself scrambling and spending money unnecessarily. A successful welcome bonus will…
Chase has brought back its elevated welcome bonus for the personal Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card. The standard offer for this card is 3 free night certificates. Right now the welcome bonus gets you 5 free night certificates after spending $5,000 in 3 months. This is an estimated $1,200…
Disney does an amazing job at creating unforgettable memories for both adults and children alike with their creative decor and experiences. This is true for anything Disney does, including their cruises. As stated in other blogs, growing up my family did not have the money to go on a Disney…
This month marks 12 months that I’ve been on this points and miles journey. It has been a year filled with lots of learning and lots of priceless memories. Within this year I earned 1.5 million credit card points, paid $1,246 in credit card annual fees, and booked OVER $15,000…
The inspiration for the Observatory and for Griffith Park came from Griffith J. Griffith, who was the benefactor for both. The idea of a “public observatory” was a very new one at the turn of the 20th century, but Griffith won out and had his observatory built so that people…
The Whaley House is reported to be one of the most haunted houses in the United States, so naturally on my summer break from teaching I took a day trip from my home in Southern California to San Diego for this specific purpose. This was in June of 2022. I…
