by Zac Hood | May 19, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
🔥 Increased Offer: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is offering a 75,000 points bonus when you spend $5,000 in 3 months from account opening. At Travel Freely, our goal is simple: help you earn free travel in the easiest way…
by Zac Hood | May 19, 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 have any kind of side income, freelance work, or…
by Zac Hood | May 11, 2026 | Complete Card Guides
The American Express Platinum Card®, from our partners, can be a game-changer for frequent flyers who don't mind a $895 annual fee and love lounge access. If that's you, keep reading. We'll break down exactly where the card shines (and…
by Zac Hood | May 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 | 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 | Sep 12, 2025 | 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 sign-up bonuses (often enough for a round-trip flight to Europe or a week of family hotel stays…
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 Hey there, free travelers! This summer, Virginia and I went on a trip 15 years in the making — back to the exact spot where we got engaged…
by Zac Hood | May 19, 2026 | Complete Card Guides, Small Business
This is an excellent card to pair with other Chase Ultimate Rewards cards. It has no annual fee, it offers 1.5 points per dollar on all spend, plus 5x on Lyft rides through September 2027, and even though it is…
by Madison Corteo | May 19, 2026 | Member Success Stories
Psst… Have you seen our latest points & miles update? Click here to unlock your dream vacation like Rob American Express is a Travel Freely advertiser. All points prices were correct at the time of publishing. For many families, Walt…
by Zac Hood | May 19, 2026 | Redeeming Miles and Points
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. If you're newer to points and miles, Citi ThankYou® Points is one of the four major flexible point programs worth knowing, and it has one big advantage the others don't. Citi ThankYou® Points…
by Zac Hood | May 15, 2026 | Redeeming Miles and Points
American Express is a Travel Freely advertiser. Transferable points programs are the most valuable points to accumulate. These points can often be used to book travel at more than 1 cent per point value. Even better, points can be strategically…
by Zac Hood | Apr 30, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy
Update 4/30/26: The Chase Sapphire Reserve® now has a limited time offer where you can earn 150,000 bonus points for $6,000 spend in 3 months. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® has long been one of the most talked-about ultra-premium travel cards…
by Zac Hood | Apr 30, 2026 | Redeeming Miles and Points
🔥 It's a Chase Ultimate Rewards bonanza! The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card's welcome offer is currently 75,000 points bonus when you spend $5,000 in 3 months from account opening. Additionally, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® now has a limited time offer where…


















