If you’ve earned credit card or bank “flexible” points (like AmEx Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, etc.), one of the most powerful tricks is to wait for a transfer bonus before moving your points to an airline or hotel partner. A “transfer bonus” simply means you get extra miles or points when you transfer to […]

The Southwest Companion Pass is hands down my favorite travel accessory. With it, one person can fly with me for practically free (just the cost of tax) every time I book a Southwest flight. That means: This year alone, I’ve used my Companion Pass 10 times—and I’m not ready to give it up. My Current […]

If you’ve ever loved Southwest for their “bags fly free” policy, flexible flight credits, and easygoing vibe, heads up: some big changes rolled out in 2025 and there’s more to come in 2026. And honestly, I am be more happy than ever to hang on to my Southwest credit card because now being a card […]

So, you’ve probably heard about people traveling the world, staying in 5-star resorts and flying business class… all for next to nothing, thanks to a massive stash of points and miles. And if you’re like I was, you might think they must have something special: maybe they have high-powered jobs with loads of business travel, […]