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If you’re focused on getting more family travel out of your budget, hear me out: there are travel credit card alternatives to the Costco credit card that can actually help you book flights and hotels using points.
If you’re focused on getting more family travel out of your budget, hear me out: there are travel credit card alternatives to the Costco credit card that can actually help you book flights and hotels using points.
Cruises don’t usually pop up in the same way flights and hotels do when you’re looking for award travel. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use points—or cashback—to make one way more affordable.
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Last year, I booked 8 round-trip flights and only paid for one. The rest? Covered by a little-known benefit that lets a companion fly free (plus taxes) again and again. If you’ve ever wished for a way to double your travel without doubling your cost, this post is for you.
If you want to know how to stay organized earning over a million points a year, here’s how I do it, without spreadsheets, apps or overwhelming systems. Learning how to stay organized earning points is the key to making the most of credit card rewards.
Denied a credit card with good credit? Learn why it happens, what to say when you call the reconsideration line, and how to improve your chances of approval next time.
Learn how to rent timeshare condos without owning one—no presentations, no contracts. Get family-sized resort stays for less in Hawaii, Orlando, and more.
Transfer bonuses can stretch your points 20–40% further with zero extra effort. In this post, I’m sharing how we’ve used them for flights and hotels—and why they’re one of my favorite travel tools for families.
Hotels at Disney can really mean the difference between being able to take the vacation… and not. Here’s a list of great options for both Disneyland and Disney World.
Let’s talk about something a lot of people wonder when they first get into points and miles: Are credit card annual fees worth it? It’s a fair question—and the answer depends on how you use the card, but in many cases, the value far outweighs the cost.
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Let’s talk about something a lot of people wonder when they first get into points and miles: Are credit card annual fees worth it? It’s a fair question—and the answer depends on how you use the card, but in many cases, the value far outweighs the cost.
