by Zac Hood | Sep 01, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy, Free Travel
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. American Express is a Travel Freely Advertiser. We've simplified things with our "Best Of" rankings, highlighting the best travel rewards credit card offers available right now. Instead of sorting through dozens of cards,…
by Zac Hood | Jul 26, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
At Travel Freely, our goal is simple: help you earn free travel in the easiest way possible. That's why the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card continues to be our top recommendation for beginners, and one of the best all-around travel cards,…
by Zac Hood | Jul 23, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy, Small Business
🔥 These are the highest welcome offers we've ever seen on the no-annual-fee Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card. Learn how to apply below (and thank you for supporting Travel Freely!): [card id=39]…
by Zac Hood | Jul 23, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy, Small Business
There's a myth out there that you have to operate a big company with multiple employees in order to be eligible for business credit cards. This is NOT true. If you run a small business, do freelance or contract work,…
by Zac Hood | Jul 13, 2026 | Small Business
One of the easiest ways to maximize points is to get a business credit card. Why? Business cards have some of the highest signup bonuses (often enough for a round-trip flight to Europe or a week of family hotel stays…
by Zac Hood | Apr 13, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
American Express is a Travel Freely advertiser. At Travel Freely, our points and miles approach centers on earning high welcome offers - and for good reason. Those welcome offers are the backbone of any solid points and miles strategy for…
by Zac Hood | Jan 19, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Redeeming Miles and Points
If you’re new to travel credit cards, the hardest part usually isn’t earning points — it’s figuring out which card actually makes sense to start with. That’s why the Capital One Venture cards are some of our favorite beginner picks…
by Zac Hood | Nov 13, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy
At Travel Freely, we’re all about helping you earn the most free travel in the simplest way possible. That starts with choosing cards that offer exceptional welcome bonuses and long-term value. The American Express® Gold Card, from our partners, consistently…
by Zac Hood | Jul 21, 2025 | Credit Card Strategy
A State of the Union for Points & Miles — and Why It Still Works for Everyone Twelve years ago, I was working as an elementary school teacher and running a small nonprofit. My wife and I weren’t earning a…
by Zac Hood | Jul 14, 2025 | Member Success Stories
Business Class, Croissants, & Full Circle Moments: Our Anniversary Trip to France Note: At the time of writing, the hotel categories and points required were accurate. Changes occur and dynamic pricing can happen based on popular dates. Be sure to…
by Zac Hood | Aug 27, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy
Current Rakuten offer: New members who join through a referral link can earn a signup bonus after spending a set minimum through the portal within 90 days, and the person who referred them earns the same bonus. Amounts change several…
by Zac Hood | Aug 25, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Redeeming Miles and Points
If you rent or pay a mortgage, Bilt Rewards is worth understanding, because it is one of the only programs that lets you earn flexible travel points on your single biggest monthly expense. Those points can then transfer to a…
by Zac Hood | Aug 25, 2026 | Redeeming Miles and Points
If you fly Delta, the simplest way to use your Delta SkyMiles® is to book Delta flights right on delta.com, where your miles work a lot like cash. There are no secret award charts to memorize and no complicated rules…
by Zac Hood | Aug 24, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Redeeming Miles and Points
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Earning your card's bonus is no small feat, and the easiest way to start turning those points into travel is booking through your card's travel portal, no transfer partners or extra research required. It's a…
by Zac Hood | Aug 15, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
If you're deciding between a rewards card and a cash back card, points will get you further for the exact same spending. That's true whether you're booking a $200 hotel night or a business class seat you'd never pay cash…
by Zac Hood | Aug 14, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. You've earned the bonus on your Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Nice work. It's one of the best first travel credit cards for beginners because it's flexible and easy to grow with over time.…
My family and I are moving to France! We leave near the end of the summer, we'll be living in the south of France, and we're going for the full school year. This will be the second big, crazy adventure…



















