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 …
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 …
Rakuten is one of the easiest ways to stack points on top of whatever you’re already earning with your credit card — and if you have a Bilt account, setting it up to earn Bilt Rewards points instead of cash back takes about five minutes. This step-by-step guide walks you through exactly how to do …
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 …
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 …
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 …
