Is Hotel Status Worth It?

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?”

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”

Hoarding Points?…You’re losing money!

As someone who has been guilty of this in the past, the idea of having “a million points” seems like a great goal! After all, the more points you have, the less you have to spend out of pocket- or so the theory goes. However, is hoarding points a smart move, or does it haveContinue reading “Hoarding Points?…You’re losing money!”

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?”

What credit card should I be using?

The biggest mistake most people make is using a single credit card for all of your purchases, as there is not a card that will allow you to maximize earnings across all of your categories. Credit card companies are in the business of making money and having a single card that provided the highest earningContinue reading “What credit card should I be using?”