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There are creative, family-friendly ways to save, some of which can be more flexible (and sometimes more valuable) than using hotel loyalty points.
There are creative, family-friendly ways to save, some of which can be more flexible (and sometimes more valuable) than using hotel loyalty points.
*Advertiser Disclosure: The Rewards Mom has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. The Rewards Mom and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.* I’ve never loved paying cash for flights, and that’s a huge reason I dove headfirst into points and miles. But even with a good stash of rewards, […]
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If you are going to spend money on new clothes, backpacks, and tech, why not earn points or cashback while doing it?
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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.
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.
I thought I had my premium card setup figured out. I had my go-tos for everyday spending, a clear favorite for lounge access, and a system for rotating through welcome offers on a regular schedule. But a recent change from one of the biggest banks in the points and miles world just shifted the landscape—and it’s made me pause and rethink what my “keeper” cards actually are.
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.
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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.
