You've joined airline loyalty programs, applied for credit cards, signed up for dining programs, and used shopping portals. The airline miles are beginning to flow in! But, when it's time to redeem air miles and other flexible points, you'll need to know a few award flight basics. This can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Where should you search for availability? How … [Read more...]
Redeeming United Miles for the Best Value
Redeeming United Miles for the best value can feel frustrating, especially if you're new to miles and points. The good thing is, with a little learning and booking practice, you can use United miles to build award flight itineraries with outsized value by adding additional destinations for no extra miles and taking advantage of United sweet spots. In this post, we'll talk … [Read more...]
How to Use Plastiq to Meet Credit Card Minimum Spend
When you get a new travel rewards credit card, you want to meet the credit card minimum spend in order to earn the valuable signup bonus. But, the last thing you want is to run up charges on your credit card you won't be able to pay off in full. This guide will explain how Plastiq can help. I'll break down the math to show how to use Plastiq to meet a credit card minimum … [Read more...]
16 Ways to Meet Credit Card Minimum Spend Requirements
Meeting a credit card minimum spend to earn a signup bonus is the most lucrative way to earn a lot of miles and points for travel. Most travel rewards credit cards usually come with a minimum amount you need to spend within a period of time, typically 3 months. A major misconception with minimum spend requirements is that you need to spend money you wouldn't have normally … [Read more...]
Shop Smart and Earn Miles for Back-to-School
During the Back-to-School shopping season, some airline shopping portals offer Back-to-School bonus miles promotions for spending a certain amount of money within a given time period. These promotions aren't only for people with kids and teachers shopping for notebooks, pencils, and markers. Back-to-School shopping portal promotions are for anyone who plans to shop for … [Read more...]
