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When it comes to earning American Express Membership Rewards points, most people focus on welcome offers from new credit cards and every day spending. While both strategies are incredibly valuable, there’s a lesser-known yet equally powerful strategy to quickly rack up points—using Rakuten. This method is especially useful given AMEX’s stricter rules on new card […]

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When it comes to earning American Express Membership Rewards points, most people focus on welcome offers from new credit cards and every day spending. While both strategies are incredibly valuable, there’s a lesser-known yet equally powerful strategy to quickly rack up points—using Rakuten. This method is especially useful given AMEX’s stricter rules on new card […]

How to Earn American Express Membership Rewards Points with Rakuten

When it comes to Christmas, our family keeps things simple and intentional with a tradition I love: the four-gift Christmas. If four gifts were good enough for Jesus, then they’re certainly good enough for our kids! This approach helps us focus on the reason for the season without feeling materialistic or overwhelmed by “stuff” when […]

How We Do a Four-Gift Christmas (And Why It’s Perfect for Our Family)

A Family-Friendly Guide to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: Unlocking Affordable Travel with Points If you’ve ever had that moment where you’re staring at flight prices and wondering if your dream trip is even possible—been there. Especially with a big family, airfare can feel like the biggest barrier. That’s where the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club comes […]

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How I Use Flying Blue Miles to Make Europe Affordable for My Family A couple of years ago, I was trying to plan a family trip to Europe, but every time I searched for flights, I felt like my dream was slipping further out of reach. I had the points, but the prices? Yikes. Then […]

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How to Earn One Southwest Companion Pass

One of the best ways to maximize your points is through positioning flights. These flights can help you get from your local airport to a major hub where you have better access to award flights and deals. Below is my go-to list of major U.S. airports and their primary airline hubs to help you stretch […]

How to Stretch Your Points with Positioning Flights: The Ultimate Guide

If you’re trying to travel more with your family by earning points and miles, you’ve probably heard that applying for a business credit cards is a great way to boost those rewards. But if you’re running a side hustle — whether it’s selling things online, freelancing, or offering a service — you might be wondering, “Can I apply for a business credit card even if my business is small- like really small. Like, $100 a year small”

Can you apply for a business credit card when it’s just a side hustle?

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Due to recent changes in affiliate rules, I’m not currently allowed to share the full step-by-step instructions on my website. But if you keep using my links, I’m hopeful I’ll be able to share more openly soon. In the meantime, you can still access the full guide on how to earn two Companion Passes right […]

How to Earn Two Southwest Companion Passes With 3 Credit Cards

Planning Family Vacations Made Easy Planning family vacations can be hard. Timing, money, simplicity, and destination are all key considerations. The card_name is an ideal travel card for moms and families who want to make it easy. The benefits for this card are truly insane, so read on to find out why the card_name stands […]

Why the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is One of My Favorite Cards (and Why I’ll Probably Never Cancel It)

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The tools I use every week to track our points, organize cards, and make sure we never miss a deal. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to keep it all straight, these are for you.

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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. When I Realized Premium Travel Cards Were Worth It Last fall, we had a layover in Dallas that could’ve been a total disaster. The kids were cranky, […]