As someone who used to think loyalty programs didn’t mean much, I can tell you I was completely wrong! From the ability to make changes to non-refundable reservations for friends to upgraded suites, I can assure you that hotel status definitely has its perks! Let’s look at arguably the two largest hotel chains and theirContinue reading “Is Hotel Status Worth It?”
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Maximizing Credit Card Value for Air Travel
By far some of the most unused benefits of certain credit cards are CLEAR Membership, TSA PreCheck, and Global Entry. I have yet to figure out why that is, however I can tell you that when I tell people they are most likely able to have CLEAR + TSA PreCheck for free they stare atContinue reading “Maximizing Credit Card Value for Air Travel”
Help! I’m Drowning in Amex Points—What Do I Do?I Have Points… Now What?
After your intro bonus and normal spending, you will soon look at your account and see a plethora of points… but what do you do with them? Points vary in terms of what their monetary value is, however for this post lets focus on American Express Membership Rewards points which the “industry” typically values atContinue reading “Help! I’m Drowning in Amex Points—What Do I Do?I Have Points… Now What?”
What’s In My Wallet for 2025?
It’s always a delightful surprise meeting folks who have never ventured into the world of credit card points, happily swiping their trusty debit card for every single purchase. It’s like discovering a hidden land where points aren’t a currency! On the flip side, chatting with fellow “Points Game” enthusiasts is equally thrilling—whether we’re comparing playbooksContinue reading “What’s In My Wallet for 2025?”
Top 10 Tips for Flying
Whether you enjoy flying or the thought of stepping on a plane sends you into a panic attack, flying presents its own set of challenges that are often out of your control as a consumer. That being said, there are also many steps you can take to ensure a smooth and safe flying experience! AsContinue reading “Top 10 Tips for Flying”
Top 10 Tips For FREE Hotel Upgrades
Booking hotels is arguably one of the most challenging aspects of travel… Will the hotel be clean? Will the bed be comfortable? Will I have noisy neighbors? Do I really want to spend $$$ for a room that I won’t be in often? All of these are valid concerns, however choosing the right hotel isContinue reading “Top 10 Tips For FREE Hotel Upgrades”
What Topics Should I Cover?
I have been rather bad at keeping this updated but after chatting with several folks on our cruise we just finished, it became clear that I need to start this up again! In today’s current environment with inflation on the rise and consumer debt at an all time high, the easiest thing to blame isContinue reading “What Topics Should I Cover?”
Airline Incidental Credit…How to maximize it!
Every December the American Express Facebook forums FLOOD with people asking the same question, “How can I use my $200/$250 airline incidental credit on XXX Airlines???”. Not too long ago you were able to use this credit for gift cards on Delta, American, and United Airlines, as long as they were purchased in $50 increments.Continue reading “Airline Incidental Credit…How to maximize it!”
Airline Status… Is it worth it?
If you travel enough to even ask this question then the answer is absolutely YES! When I began my current job I found myself wanting to pick an airline to start my status journey, as most flights are often within a few dollars of each other across the various airlines. Obviously for both corporate andContinue reading “Airline Status… Is it worth it?”
How I saved $10K on a trip to Vegas!
I don’t know if anyone has priced a trip to Vegas recently but let me tell you… It certainly is not cheap! We traveled to Vegas for a wedding last month and when pricing out first class airfare + the Cosmopolitan for 2 nights… it was over $10,000! Luckily for us, I had enough pointsContinue reading “How I saved $10K on a trip to Vegas!”
The Points Authority: Mastering The Points Game 