FAQ: Credit Card Points and Miles for Beginners (How to Travel for Free)
New to points and miles? This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to search for award flights, transfer your credit card points to airlines, and book your ticket using miles. Whether you’re trying to book your first free flight or upgrade to business class, this beginner’s guide makes the process simple and stress-free.
WHAT IS THE CHASE 5/24 RULE AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
The Chase 5/24 rule means that you will not be approved for a credit card from Chase if you have been approved for more than five cards (from any bank)in the past 24 months. I’ll show you why it’s important, what you can do if you’re over 5/24 and what your Chase card strategy should be when you’re starting out.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CREDIT CARD TRAVEL TRANSFER PARTNERS
Wondering how to get the most out of your credit card points? This guide breaks down Chase, Amex, Citi, and Capital One transfer partners so you can book flights and hotels for maximum value. Learn how flexible points give your family more travel options.
HOW TO VISIT FLORIDA’S EMERALD COAST WITH POINTS AND MILES
Looking for the best beachfront hotels you can book with points along Florida’s Emerald Coast? This is one of our favorite beach vacations and best part - no passport required! From Pensacola to Destin to Panama City Beach, we’ve got you covered!
CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK //YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO A MAGICAL VISIT
Here’s your ultimate guide to all things magical in New York City over the Christmas holiday season. From seeing the Rockefeller Christmas tree, to exploring holiday markets to ice skating in Central Park, this guide has it all.
the BEST tools TO HELP YOU MANAGE AND REDEEM YOUR MILES AND POINTS
Wondering how to find that elusive Qsuite award availability? Or how to book that hotel that is always sold out? These are the top apps and resources that I use to help me organize my credit cards and helps me to redeem my points.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR FIRST FREE FLIGHT WITH MILES AND POINTS
Every time I step onto a flight that I paid for with points I wonder “why isn’t everyone doing this?”. Learn how to earn points and redeem them your first (nearly) free flight with miles and points in four easy steps.
HOW TO VISIT DISNEY WORLD FOR LESS WITH MILES AND POINTS
Want to save money on that next Disney vacation? You can use points and miles to fly and stay free at Disney and even use miles to offset a large portion of the cost of Disney tickets! We used points to erase $1600 off our tickets!
how to earn the SOUTHWEST COMPANION PASS in 2025(2 for 1 FLIGHTS FOR TWO YEARS)
The Southwest Companion Pass is the best 2-for-1 flight deal in travel. With the limited time 100k Southwest credit card bonus (ends Sept 17, 2025), earning it has never been easier. I’ll walk you step by step through how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass using credit card welcome bonuses, Rapid Rewards points, and smart timing so you can unlock nearly two full years of buy-one-get-one-free flights.