Credit Cards

Rewards credit cards are amazing for those who really get to take advantage of them and make them work in their personal lives. Whether it’s cash back rewards, airline rewards or hotel rewards, earning something by paying for things you have to have anyway is a nice deal. However, it’s sometimes a bit confusing to […] More

Points plus cash is one of my favorite ways to use my rewards to pay for a hotel room. I stumbled upon this concept by accident when I went to use points I’d accumulated for a reward night last year, and I’ve been using it as often as possible ever since. Before we get a […] More

It’s a cautionary tale that we could all stand to learn. Never do anything without first ensuring that what you want is available. Never assume that you can get something without making sure it is available, and never count on something until it is quite literally already in your possession. I’ve learned this the hard […] More

The simple truth is that redeeming points for merchandise is never the most profitable or beneficial way to redeem your miles or rewards points. You’ve worked hard to earn those, and you typically get about half a cent per point on your return. However, sometimes it’s not a question of whether or not you want […] More