Ask and you shall receive. It should be your motto in life in general, but it should especially be your motto in your points journey. Don’t be afraid to ask credit card companies, hotels, or airlines for things. The worst thing that can happen is that they say no, and…
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.…
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…
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…
While Mexico was not a points and miles trip, I will cover it in this blog because this trip was the embodiment of why travel is so important to me. I started my points and miles journey in August of 2022 by opening the best starter card, the Chase Sapphire…
Prior to this trip we had NEVER taken a family vacation because we simply just could not afford a trip for all 6 of us, so this points vacation holds a very special place in my heart. I was fortunate to go to Honolulu for my honeymoon, but my daughters…
First of all, congratulations! Seeing those points hit your account is the most exciting time because you know a vacation is coming. The fun is not here YET however, there’s a little more work to do. It’s research time. Before you can book your vacation you have to ask yourself …
