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Your dream destinations are calling, but your bank account won’t let you pick up the phone.

🌴 It’s time to travel on points & miles.

Traveling for nearly free sounds great and all, but:

  • This one is easy — you’re already in the right place.

  • Honestly, we’re not sure about Bitcoin either.

  • Not to brag: but our scores got better.

  • Let’s just agree to disagree, shall we?

  • Spoiler Alert: If you’re not earning flexible points, you’re missing out on a ton of value! And we don’t want you missing out…

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One weekend staycation ruined our travel dreams.

We were blown away that a short, close-to-home trip had a price tag that pushed our budget. With that, our first-class international aspirations started looking like a pipe dream.

Then we discovered how to travel for almost free using credit card points and miles. Suddenly a lie-flat, business class seat across the Atlantic with free champagne had a whopping price tag of $11.20 (seriously).

Strategically earning and redeeming points changed our lives.
We want to teach you how to do the same.

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✈️ Learn from us as we share our favorite travel & credit card tips, trip itineraries and more!

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Should You Jump on Southwest’s New 100k Offers? Read This First.
Should You Jump on Southwest’s New 100k Offers? Read This First.

Southwest just launched a 100,000-point welcome offer on all three of its personal credit cards and it’s packed with potential if you’re eyeing the Companion Pass for 2026. This post breaks down what you need to know, how to time your strategy, and how to decide if this card is right for your travel goals.

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We Don’t Avoid Credit Cards with Annual Fees (And You Probably Shouldn’t Either)
We Don’t Avoid Credit Cards with Annual Fees (And You Probably Shouldn’t Either)

THIS is why we don’t avoid travel credit cards with annual fees! Annual fees are almost always worth it for the first year, but what about after that? Learn the importance of welcome offers, how to decide if keeping the card long term makes sense for your travel goals, and how to downgrade or cancel you card, if needed.

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Best Credit Card Welcome Offers [July 2025]
Best Credit Card Welcome Offers [July 2025]

It’s a big month for points and miles travelers—July 2025 is packed with elevated welcome bonuses, new card launches, and tried-and-true favorites that are always worth a spot in your wallet. We’ve rounded up the best credit card offers right now to help you earn more rewards and travel for wayyyy less!

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