Are you an average American with average monthly bills and expenses who wants to travel more? Do you feel like you just don't know how to make your travel dreams come true and pay your bills at the same time? No, this is not another travel blog post telling you to give up your morning coffee in order to travel more. I've written about the reasons why I travel hack and … [Read more...]
How I Use Airline Alliances and Partners to Earn and Redeem for Free Flights
Most people interested in learning more about award travel naturally start with how to earn miles and points. Of course, this makes perfect sense. You need miles and points to book that free flight or hotel night! Beginners want to know about credit cards and sign-up bonuses and how much they'll have to spend in order to earn enough for a travel award. There's certainly no … [Read more...]
Why I Always Have the Chase Freedom Credit Card in my Wallet
The Chase Freedom card is arguably one of the best "cash back" credit cards out there. But, don't be fooled! It's not actually the cash back rewards that make this rewards card so great. The Chase Freedom credit card always has a place in my wallet because it packs a ton more value than some of its closest competitors. What is the Chase Freedom? There are 2 versions of … [Read more...]
3 Ways Cash and Debit Cards Make Reaching Travel Goals a Challenge
This is going to sound melodramatic but whenever I see someone use cash or a debit card to pay for something, I instantly feel queasy and panicked. I go between lamenting over the lost travel rewards and biting my cheek to stop an on-the-spot travel rewards consultation. I warned you it was dramatic. But, in all seriousness, my practical thoughts (usually) win out. … [Read more...]
Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Beginners: The First 5 to Get + a Strategy
Which travel rewards credit cards for beginners do I need? Miles and points beginners often ask which travel rewards credit cards to get first. It's understandable. First, there are so many travel rewards credit cards available. Second, many people believe credit card myths which can make applying for them stressful. The major banks have their application rules and … [Read more...]
