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New! Points Boost Across Select Chase Credit Cards
Starting June 23, 2025, Chase rolled out a new feature called Points Boost, which automatically applies to both new and current cardholders. Instead of those old fixed redemptions, Points Boost offers anywhere from 1.25 to 2.0 cents per point on eligible travel bookings on select flights and hotel stays made through Chase Travel.
Major Updates to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Major Updates to the Chase Sapphire Reserve®!
New Credit Card! Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business®
There is a new credit card in the market - the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business! I’m always looking for more ways to earn more Chase points so this news is exciting! Chase says this premium credit card unlocks over $2,500 in annual value! Is this card worth a spot in your wallet, especially with the high annual fee? Keep reading to find out!
Ultimate Guide to the American Express® Gold Card
While the American Express® Gold Card comes with a higher annual fee, the value it offers can easily outweigh the cost. With elevated points on dining and groceries, generous monthly food credits, and a strong lineup of transfer partners, you have the potential to unlock incredible travel rewards—whether you're booking flights or hotel stays. For those who maximize its benefits, this card can be a true game-changer.
All About IHG Free Night Certificates
IHG free night certificates are a valuable perk that can unlock high-end stays with no extra cost—just be sure to book early and understand the restrictions. Used strategically, they can stretch your rewards and elevate your travel experience without breaking the bank!
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.
5 Ways You Can Redeem Chase Points For a Disney Vacation
5 Ways to Use Chase Points to Book a Disney Vacation! Here’s a guide with several different ways to cover Disney costs with your Chase points!
What are 100k Chase Ultimate Rewards® Points Worth?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the most beginner friendly cards for travel rewards and here’s some ways to make your points more valuable!
How to Make Your Chase Ultimate Rewards® Points Worth More!
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the most beginner friendly cards for travel rewards and here’s a tip on how to make your points worth more!
How to Cover Travel Expenses with Aeroplan Miles (And Why You May Want To!)
While there are certain sweet spots of hotels and flights you can cover with points and miles, sometimes it can be tricky to cover other specific forms of travel - like cruises, Airbnbs, non-chain hotels, and rental cars. This guest post guide gives you all the details on a unique way to cover travel purchases to get the most out of your Chase Aeroplan miles.
Delta Credit Cards
Delta is such a popular airline! If you love flying Delta or live near a Delta hub, you may want to consider getting a Delta credit card!
Ultimate Guide to the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
The Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card is a solid no-annual fee credit card that earns Chase Ultimate Rewards - my favorite kind of points!
Ultimate Guide to the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a beginner friendy travel rewards credit card. Your miles you earn on this card are flexible and easy to use!
Credit Card Recommendations for July
One of the fastest and easiest ways to earn credit card points for free travel is through credit card welcome offers! Below is a list of best credit card offers this month help you decide which credit card is best for your travel goals!
Ultimate Guide to the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
The Ink Business Preferred Credit Card offers the highest amount of points of any card that earns Chase Ultimate Rewards - my favorite kind of points!
How to Get TSA PreCheck & Global Entry for Free
Did you know that you can get TSA PreCheck & Global Entry for free just by holding the right credit card?
Ultimate Guide to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the most beginner friendly cards for travel rewards!
All About the Chase 5/24 Rule
Chase has a policy for all of their credit cards where you will not be approved for any of their credit cards if you have opened 5 or more personal credit cards from ANY bank in the last 24 months. Because of this rule, I recommend mostly starting with Chase cards before moving on to other bank’s credit cards.
How to Redeem Points for All-Inclusive Hyatt Resorts
One of the best ways to get a nearly free vacation is to use your points to book an all-inclusive vacation! Because it is so easy to rack up points for Hyatt stays, because Hyatt is such a good value for your points, and because Hyatt has nearly 100 affiliated all-inclusive resorts, I almost always recommend booking all-inclusive resorts through Hyatt!
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.