Recently, Citibank rebranded the Citi Premier card (no longer open to new applicants) to the Citi Strata Premier Card. There were not a lot of changes to the card besides the design and a new name, increased earn rates at EV charging stations, and travel protections. We do love a flexible currency card, and all […]

The card_name and the card_name are two of the most popular cards for people who use credit card points and miles. Both of these cards earn Chase Ultimate Rewards®, which we love!  These points are great because they are so flexible. You can use them at Chase Travel℠ (similar to Expedia) and book just about […]

 Myth: You must have an LLC and employees to be eligible for a business card, including Chase Ink business cards. Fact: Any side hustle makes you eligible for a business card! Even if you don’t have a registered business or LLC, you can apply for a business card as aƒ sole proprietor using your social […]

The king of Marriott annual free night certificates are the 85K certificates. Two credit cards offer these, but only one is currently available to apply for. The Chase Ritz Carlton Card can only be acquired as a product change. However, I will always keep this card and my American Express Bonvoy Brilliant Card because I […]

At first glance, card_name seems out of reach for the average person due to the high annual fee of annual_fees. Ouch, right? However, today, I will share my Business Platinum Card review and why this card works for me (and might work for you, too).   < Learn How to Apply bonus_miles_full Annual fee: annual_fees […]

There isn’t a lot that excites us more than the addition of a brand-new credit card to earn more points and miles on! Welcome to the Wells Fargo Autograph Journey card. We always like it when there is a new card to apply for, and here are all the details about it.   Offer on […]

American Express Membership Rewards are one of the flexible currencies we use in the credit card points and miles game all the time. However, AMEX has changed some of the application rules for their cards. Let’s get clear on the American Express family language!   American Express Cards Earning Membership Rewards You used to be […]

We keep most of our hotel-branded credit cards year after year. This is because the benefits of the cards typically outweigh their annual fees—especially those hotel cards that come with an annual free-night certificate. And some of our favorite free-night certificates that come with our credit cards are from Marriott!  Two of the Marriott-branded credit […]

Credit cards that offer points that can be redeemed for hotel stays are an important part of our points and miles journey.  Sometimes, we get a card and don’t want to pay the annual fee, but did you know that there are hotel credit cards worth keeping every year? I have several that I get […]

If you have any Chase cards or want to get some (which you should), it’s a good idea to be aware of some rules and other tidbits of information. Most notable is the Chase 5/24 rule. The Chase 5/24 rule is an unofficial rule that Chase will not approve you for any of their credit […]

With the benefits of credit card points and miles, it is possible to get a free lunch. Or dinner. Or breakfast. And not just in an airport lounge. Several credit cards have restaurant credits – I just realized that I am not using all of mine and thought that some of you may not be, […]

The American Express® Gold Card is one of our favorite credit cards. The annual fee of $250 is covered if you use the benefits it gives you. But what can you do with American Express Membership Rewards?  Let’s take a random amount like 75K and go over some ideas about what to do with them. Be sure […]

Once you are over the Chase 5/24, it is time to head off into the world of American Express Membership Rewards®. I recently transferred American Express points to British Airways to travel to London. It was easy to transfer my points and then book a ticket. American Express offers several credit cards that earn Membership […]

We have discussed using the Chase Ink Business Cards to earn more of our favorite currency, Chase Ultimate Rewards®. One card that we’ve rarely talked about is the card_name. Jess got it to help fund a future Disney Cruise. I hadn’t considered it a viable option as it doesn’t earn Ultimate Rewards that can be […]

The card_name is a great, easy-to-use, business card that each of us at Travel Mom Squad has and uses. There are many things to like about this card— and one thing to not like quite as much, so let’s get into our review of the Capital One Venture X Business.   The Welcome Offer   […]

Have you ever returned from your amazing international trip, received your credit card statement, and noticed extra charges in the form of foreign transaction fees? I have, and it is so annoying to realize you paid $30 for nothing. An honest moment —I’ve even done that since starting in the points and miles game! 😜 […]

Without a doubt, if you can get a business credit card, you will get more credit card points and miles for travel. When you first think about business credit cards, you may think that only thriving, “real” businesses can get a business credit card. Not so. The question, “can I get a business credit card?” […]

IHG often has great signup bonuses on their cards, but they fall “under the radar” compared to the other hotel brands. They have long been my second favorite brand (after Hyatt, of course). We have many readers asking us about how we use our IHG points, so here goes! First of all, there are several […]

Sometimes, you may want to downgrade a card instead of canceling it. Let’s go over the basics of how to downgrade a Chase card.   Steps to Downgrade a Chase Card You can downgrade a Sapphire Preferred or Sapphire Reserve by calling the number on the back of your card. The credit card number and […]

I just took advantage of the Fine Hotel and Resorts offer that comes with the Platinum Card from American Express. In case you aren’t familiar with this great offer, it is basically that each year you can book a stay at a Fine Hotel and Resort with American Express, and you will get a $200 statement […]

Are you meeting the minimum spend on a credit card right now? If not, you might need a new credit card! One of the hardest things is trying to figure out which card you should apply for next. Here are 7 easy steps to help you make that decision easier.   1. Are You Under […]