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Why December Is the Best Time to Open a Premium Credit Card
If you love getting maximum value out of your travel credit cards that have an annual fee, there’s one time of year that can feel absolutely magical: December.
Why? Because certain cards reset their benefits each calendar year — which allows travelers like us to unlock hundreds of extra dollars in value: double dipping and sometimes even triple dipping your credits.
20+ Affordable Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers
Having the right travel gear to take with you around the world can really help you have a more successful trip! Here are over 20+ affordable gift ideas for you to purchase for your favorite travel lover (or even yourself)!
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Bilt Rewards
If you’ve been hearing more people talk about “Bilt points” lately, there’s a reason! Bilt points are incredibly valuable and getting easier and easier to earn — even if you don’t have a Bilt credit card.
What makes Bilt stand out is how strong its transfer partners are. You can move Bilt points to programs like Alaska, Hyatt, Flying Blue, and more, which opens the door to some amazing redemptions!
Here’s the part most people miss: you don’t need a Bilt credit card to start earning Bilt points!
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what Bilt points are, how they work, and the simplest ways to start earning them today — all without opening the credit card.
BILT + Rakuten Partner Up: Turn Holiday Shopping Into Points!
Bilt and Rakuten have partnered up to help you earn MORE points on your everyday spending!
Wyndham Properties You Can Book on Points for Families of 6+
If you have more than four people in your family, you know how challenging it can be to find accommodations - let alone accommodations on points! What if I told you there’s a little known secret in the points and miles world for large families? Enter: Wyndham.
Maximize Your Spending with Shopping Portals
If you want to earn extra cash back, points, or miles for online purchases that you’re already planning to make, you should be using a shopping portal to make those purchases!
How to Earn the Southwest Companion Pass
If you want to get BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) flights from Southwest for nearly two years, you may be surprised to see it is easier to achieve than you think!
How to Book a Vacation Rental with Vacasa
Learn how you can use points and miles to redeem a free Vacasa vacation rental like we did!
World of Hyatt: The Ultimate Hotel Sweet Spot in Travel Rewards
Hyatt is my favorite hotel brand to use points and miles with!
Oh hey, I’m Annie.
I love to travel with my family!
A few years ago, I grew tired of saving and waiting to take those “bigger” vacations with my family.
THAT’S WHEN I FOUND TRAVEL REWARD CREDIT CARDS!
I learned how to use credit card points and miles mostly earned from credit card sign up bonuses to travel for nearly free! Within 18 months, I redeemed over $20,000 worth of travel using credit card points and miles and we took 8 family vacations/trips, including vacations to Hawaii and Walt Disney World! And now, I’m showing you how to do it too.