Back in February, my husband received an email about a limited-time offer on the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Priority credit card — and it was too good to pass up. The deal: spend $5,000 in the first three months and earn 40,000 Southwest Rapid Rewards points plus a Companion Pass valid through February 28, 2027. …
On a recent trip with my daughter, I found myself scrambling to remember which card would get a guest into the airport lounge with me at no extra charge. It was a quick layover — just enough time for a quick snack before heading to the gate — and paying a guest fee wasn’t even …
Before you apply for your next credit card, it is important to know how issuers consider your application. The criteria for credit card acceptance is a bit of a mystery. However, generally, these are some of the guidelines that come into play: Creditworthiness Income & Debt Application Behavior Issuer-Specific Rules Each bank layers on its …
As promised, this is a post to explain how to link Rakuten to BILT to earn rewards. Rakuten is one of our favorite shopping portals and just recently it teamed up with BILT to give shoppers another option for point transfers. Cash back or points? Choose wisely. When you sign up, Rakuten will ask how …
Let me start with something most people don’t know: some colleges will let you pay tuition with a credit card and charge you absolutely nothing extra. I discovered this about halfway through my son’s four years at school — I honestly can’t remember how I stumbled across it — but it completely changed how I …
Let me start with an important clarification: points are better than cash back if your goal is earning free (or nearly free) flights and hotel stays. If that’s not your thing, cash back is absolutely the better choice. But since you’re here, I’m guessing you want to learn how to make travel more affordable — …
The American Express Platinum Card is one of the most talked-about travel rewards credit cards — and also one of the most debated. With a hefty $895 annual fee, many people immediately wonder if it could possibly be worth it. As someone who loves maximizing credit card points for travel, I can confidently say this …
Rakuten is one of our favorite tools in the Points & Miles toolbox — and honestly, it’s a great one even if you’re just getting started. Most of the magic happens with online shopping, but you can also earn rewards for in-store shopping and dining, which we’ll cover in a separate post. Cash back or …
Have you heard of Virgin Atlantic Math? No? That’s because I made it up! A few years ago, when I first started learning about Points & Miles, I bought my daughter a Dyson Airwrap for $600 — a big holiday surprise that I couldn’t wait to see her reaction to. But it turned out I …
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 …
