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With so many shopping portals available, it’s important to know which one provides the best benefits for your family. Two of the best ways to earn extra points on everyday spending are Rakuten and Capital One Offers—but they work differently. If your goal is to maximize travel rewards, here’s what you need to know.

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With so many shopping portals available, it’s important to know which one provides the best benefits for your family. Two of the best ways to earn extra points on everyday spending are Rakuten and Capital One Offers—but they work differently. If your goal is to maximize travel rewards, here’s what you need to know.

All About Shopping Portals: Rakuten vs. Capital One

Even though Alaska Airlines isn’t the largest carrier, its generous earning structure, valuable partnerships, and free stopovers make it one of the best programs for family travelers. Plus, with the Hawaiian Airlines merger, there’s a limited-time (well, we think it’s limited) chance to rack up even more miles.

Guide to Alaska Airlines Miles for Family Travel

If your bag doesn’t show up, don’t panic (or at least try not to!). Follow these steps to get it back as quickly as possible:

When You Lose Your Luggage—How to Use Travel Insurance

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If you’ve ever tried booking a hotel room for your family and realized you needed a second one, you know how fast costs can add up. That’s why Marriott’s Buy 2 Rooms, Get 50% Off the 2nd Room offer is such a great deal for families!

Save Big on Family Travel: Marriott’s 50% Off Second Room Deal

Who doesn’t love a free upgrade? Whether it’s a bigger room, a suite, or lounge access, getting upgraded at a hotel can make your stay feel extra special—without paying extra. And while elite status can definitely help, you don’t need to be a top-tier loyalty member to score a better room.

How to Get a Free Hotel Upgrade (Even Without Status)

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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. The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the most valuable perks for families who travel, giving your designated companion unlimited free flights (just pay taxes and fees) […]

You Have Your Southwest Companion Pass- Now What?

If you’ve got a Hilton Free Night Reward, you’re sitting on one of the best hotel perks out there. Unlike some hotel free night certificates that have a points cap, Hilton’s Free Night Rewards can be redeemed at almost any Hilton property worldwide—as long as there’s standard award availability. That means you can use them for stays that would otherwise cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars per night.

Hilton Free Night Certificates

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Paying taxes is the actual worst, but if you play your cards right (ha! get it?), it can actually bring you an extra benefit. If you’re already sending a big chunk of money to the IRS, why not use that expense to earn a sign-up bonus, rack up points, or get closer to elite status so you can take that trip?

Should You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card? When It Makes Sense

What if I told you there’s an easy way to get a free hotel stay every year—without even thinking about it? Many hotel credit cards offer free night certificates just for holding the card or hitting a spending threshold. And if you travel even a little, this benefit can easily offset the card’s annual fee and save you money on family vacations.

Credit Cards With Annual Free Night Certificates 

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Vacation rentals can be a game-changer for families—more space, kitchens for cooking in, and room for everyone to relax. But one of the biggest questions I get is: Can you book these kinds of stays with points?

How to Book Vacation Rentals with Points: A Guide for Families

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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.

Points and Money Tools

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Vacation rentals can be a game-changer for families—more space, kitchens for cooking in, and room for everyone to relax. But one of the biggest questions I get is: Can you book these kinds of stays with points?