Frequent flyer miles can be a great tool to help families travel on the cheap. My own family saves thousands of dollars on flights and other travel costs every year thanks to miles and points. The frequent flyer programs of most major airlines, however, have gotten increasingly complex. The good news is that some of …
Looking to save money and maximize travel rewards on a Disney vacation? A Disney credit card is often a popular choice among Disney-going travelers for doing just that. The prospect of earning Disney Rewards Dollars you can use on a future vacation for spending you already do sounds tantalizing. And pulling Mickey or another favorite …
My family loves taking Disney vacations, but the cost of visiting the Mouse can really add up. One major way we save – and also afford to visit destinations like Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Aulani more often – is through credit card rewards. Frequent flyer miles, hotel loyalty points, cash back, and other …
If you want to earn points towards free flights aboard Southwest Airlines, one of the easiest ways to do that is with a Southwest co-branded credit card. Chase currently offers three Southwest personal credit cards (in addition to two business cards) that are an excellent way to load up your Southwest Rapid Rewards account balance. …
In some circles, credit cards are a dirty word. I’ve listened to Dave Ramsey for many years and follow plenty of his financial advice so I understand some of the argument. Credit cards get a lot of Americans in real financial trouble. But they are very much an important and almost necessary part of living …
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How do I travel as much as I do without busting our family’s budget? Frequent flyer miles and points of course! One of the major tools for acquiring these points is credit cards: signup bonuses, category bonuses, and more are a great way to build your frequent flyer stockpile to cash in for discounted travel. I …
As I’ve alluded to a few times, I’m a big fan of frequent flyer miles and points as a way to reduce travel costs. My family has used miles and points over the past 4-5 years to fund a reasonable amount of our travel. The biggest way we earn points is through credit card signup …
While the focus of my blog is usually on the planning, preparation, logistics, and mechanics of family (mostly air) travel, I have some other travel interests as well. Those of you who know me in real life know that I’m a bit of a frequent flyer geek. I have participated in the miles and points world …
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a bit of an addict when it comes to frequent flyer miles and loyalty points, as I’ve been successful in turning them into quite a bit of free or discounted travel for my family. One of the easiest ways to build up your mileage balance is to apply for credit …