BANK CREDIT CARD APPLICATION RULES
Before you apply for your first card (or your next card) you first need to have a basic understanding about bank application rules. These are rules that dictate which cards and welcome bonuses we are eligible for or likely to be approved for.
International Travel Checklist: What to Do Before Traveling Abroad(2026)
Preparing for an international trip goes far beyond booking flights and hotels. This pre-travel checklist covers the most important things to do before you leave; from passports and visas to credit cards, phone plans, and airport prep so you can travel internationally with less stress and fewer surprises.
VISITING SALEM IN OCTOBER - A MINI GUIDE TO A SPOOKY WEEK-END
If you’re a huge fan of Halloween, Hocus Pocus and all things spooky, look no further than Salem, Mass. Located just a short drive from Boston, there is no better place to be in the month of October.
HOW we booked a VACATION TO HAWAII ON MILES AND POINTS
Are you looking for ways to save money on a family vacation to Hawaii? We booked five free nights in Maui for just 120k Chase points. Total cash price would have been over $4,000. I’ll show you how we used points and miles to book almost free flights and a week free in Hawaii. Time to make this Bucket List trip of yours come true!
TWO WEEK NATIONAL PARK ROAD TRIP ITINERARY AND TOP TIPS
Explore the ultimate two-week national park road trip itinerary including Monument Valley, Zion National Park, Yellowstone, and Moab, Utah. This comprehensive guide includes the best national park hikes, scenic drives, travel tips, and lodging recommendations for a 14-day adventure through the American Southwest and Western USA.
10 Days in Italy Itinerary: Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre & Venice
This perfect 10 day itinerary takes you from the fashion capital of Italy, Milan through Cinque Terre and the Italian Riviera, down to Tuscany and Florence and on to Rome and Venice. We’ll see all the highlights from the Colosseum to the Statue of David and the famous canals in Venice.
Best Hyatt Category 1-4 Hotels to Use Your Free Night Award [2026]
Do you have the Hyatt credit card? Every year you pay the $95 annual fee, you get a free night certificate to use at any Category 1-4 Hyatt property. Here are real world examples of where we have used the Hyatt free night certificate over the past eight years and our top choices at Category 1-4 properties around the world. I’ll show you how to search and book.
HOW TO BOOK EMIRATES BUSINESS CLASS WITH MILES AND POINTS
Learn how we booked three Emirates business class seats from JFK to Milan using miles and points, and it was one of our favorite flights to Europe. In this guide, I’ll show you how to find award seats, what they cost now, and the different ways you can book one for yourself.

