Hello and welcome to The Point Scout! We are new to blogging and hope to fill what we feel is missing in the Points & Miles space. First and foremost – we are genuinely here to help. We have been absolutely blown away by all the travel we have done with our families over the …
If you’ve ever searched flights within Europe, you know the thrill. You type in Dublin to Edinburgh, and up pops a Ryanair fare so low it feels like a typo. A 40-minute flight for $99.90? For our family of five, that’s about $500 to hop over to Scotland. Book it. That’s exactly what we did. …
This summer, our family pulled together a fairly last-minute trip to Ireland and Scotland — my husband and our recent college grad wanted to play golf, and our rising senior wanted to look at colleges. With just a quick stop planned in each country, we skipped the classic countryside itineraries entirely and set our expectations …
Somewhere in America right now, a parent is Venmo-ing their college student $200 with the caption “food 🍕” — and leaving points on the table while they do it. I know, because we’ve all been that parent. The monthly transfer to the child’s account is practically a rite of passage. But here’s the thing I …
Every once in a while a promotion comes along that makes me stop mid-scroll and reach for a spreadsheet. This is one of those. Paze — the online checkout wallet run by the big banks — is giving you a $10 statement credit every time you spend $10 or more at a participating merchant. You …
At first glance, the Capital One Venture X and the new Bilt Palladium look like equals in the most important category: everyday earning. Both put 2 points per dollar in your pocket on all non-bonus purchases. Both transfer to premium airline and hotel partners. And both carry annual fees that are realistic for a serious …
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to make a purchase, this is it. Rakuten Big Give Week (May 4–11) is one of the best opportunities all year to rack up serious rewards on everyday spending. We’re seeing 15x–20x points per dollar at popular retailers—levels that can rival welcome bonuses when used strategically. And …
If you’re building a travel rewards strategy, it’s easy to get lost in the hype. New bonuses, flashy perks, and premium cards with big annual fees can distract from what really matters: which cards you actually use. Here’s a look at the three cards I consistently reach for—and why they’ve earned a permanent spot in …
Bilt 2.0: Palladium – My New Go-To Card When Bilt launched their redesigned card suite in February, the rollout was — let’s be honest — incredibly confusing. But once the dust settled, I found myself genuinely excited, and after spending some time with the card in my wallet, I can say without hesitation: the Bilt …
Capital One Offers is my favorite shopping portal, and for good reason. It features solid deals every single day, gives you a sneak peek at upcoming offers so you can plan ahead, and best of all, miles post to your account surprisingly quickly. Let’s walk through exactly how to use it. Getting Started First, you’ll …
Earn Travel Points on Your Everyday Purchases Most people are leaving hundreds—if not thousands—of travel points on the table every year without realizing it. If you’re buying anything online—groceries, pet food, clothing, home goods—you should be starting your purchase through a shopping portal, or downloading their extension so you are reminded with a popup to …
