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?”

INSANE DELTA AMEX OFFER!

Are you a Delta fan? Do you have some upcoming flights? Now is the time to grab a Delta American Express card! These offers went live today and are some of the best sign up bonuses I have seen. Let’s first dive into the Delta Sky Miles program and then into what cards you shouldContinue reading “INSANE DELTA AMEX OFFER!”

Booking an upcoming trip? Get a new credit card!

As the world begins to open again, the travel industry is expected to have an influx of pent up demand. I know for me, traveling with my wife is something I have been looking forward to throughout COVID-19… its actually one of the reasons I started this blog! I had an entire trip lined upContinue reading “Booking an upcoming trip? Get a new credit card!”