Why cost per point calculators are a critical tool in your travel toolbox – you just booked a flight using 60,000 miles. The taxes were $56. The same ticket would have cost $850 in cash. Was that a good point redemption? Most people have no idea. They know they “used points,” and that feels good. …
As a family of five, our first big trip with teenagers came with a constant stream of questions — “What are we doing next? Where are we going? What’s for dinner?” — and honestly, sometimes I didn’t even know myself! A quick Google search led me to a wonderful planning app called Wanderlog, and those …
I’ve been caught off guard more than once watching an annual fee hit my account out of nowhere — and let’s just say surprises aren’t really my thing. So I built this tool to help you stay ahead of it. Upload your cards, and you’ll get a Google Calendar file that reminds you 7 days …
Quick one today — but a useful one. I put together this customer service number cheat sheet so you always have it handy, even when your card isn’t. No more hunting around or Googling when something comes up. This is exactly the kind of practical resource I want The Point Scout to be for you. …
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 …
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 …
