It’s been a long day at work. You still have a lot of things to do at home, including make dinner, and then you’ll have to clean up all the pots and pans used to make dinner. Or, like many people, you open up your favorite food delivery app and start searching through the options…
When you open a lot of credit cards in travel hacking, you’re likely going to encounter some with annual fees. And while there are some we unequivocally recommend despite the fee, there are others where it’s less clear. If you’re questioning whether to close a credit card with an annual fee, it’s worth considering if…
If you’re reading this blog, you likely shop online. Did you know that you can use shopping portals to turn your online shopping into free travel? It only takes seconds, but if done strategically, it can earn you a free flight or a free night (or more) at that dream destination. Here are the numerous…
It’s no secret that the fastest way to accrue points and miles is through hitting credit card sign-up bonuses. And, therefore, the fastest way to earn a free flight. Not everyone, however, wants to open a new card or has the amount of spending required for these lofty point totals. So how do you earn…
Who doesn’t want a free flight? The price of food increased 5.8% in 2023. And it’s estimated that those costs will continue to rise in 2024. We all need to eat, so why not turn those purchases into future travel? For Q1, earning a free flight is well within reach with some strategic spend. Chase…
Nearly every person we talk to has an Amazon account and makes somewhat regular purchases. The convenience can be too much to pass up! For people interested in travel hacking, however, Amazon is a tricky category because it’s often one of the hardest to stack. Normally, we use our Chase Freedom Unlimited on Amazon purchases…
This is it – the week of Black Friday shopping. It’s no secret that Americans (and many people around the world) scour the internet for deals and make those long-awaited purchases this time of year. Knowing that, we figured we’d share some ideas of how to make the most of any shopping you’re doing this…
Earning points for travel is a non-negotiable if you want to travel hack. In January, I decided that I wanted to see if we could earn 800,000 points this year. I recently added up our points, and we’ve passed one million! This absolutely does not mean we’ve spent one million dollars this year – far…
The fastest way to accrue points is by opening a new credit card and earning the associated sign-up bonus. Minimum spend typically starts at $3,000, and you usually have at least three months to hit that spend. With the holidays coming up, many people find themselves spending more than usual due to holiday gifts, groceries,…
The ease and convenience of Amazon cannot be overstated. Place an order on your phone, and in a lot of cases, have what you need within 24 hours. Because of this, Amazon orders are a staple in many households. It also can be one of the trickiest places to earn more than the basic 1x…