by | Apr 02, 2026 | Redeeming Miles and Points

The United MileagePlus program has changed significantly in recent years, including the abolition of award charts (which had its pros and cons), the elimination of the Excursionist Perk in August 2025, and the launch of some refreshed credit cards. The…

by | Apr 01, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy

Update April 2026: Rakuten has extended an amazing offer through June 30, 2026, where you'll receive $50 for signing up and making your first qualifying purchase. According to Rakuten's site: "To qualify for a Referral Sign-up Bonus, you must be…

by | Apr 01, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy

Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. American Express is a Travel Freely advertiser. There's nothing worse than applying for a new credit card and finding out that you weren't eligible for the card and/or signup offer. Credit card issuers…

Psst… Have you seen our latest points & miles update? Click here to unlock your dream vacation like Peter For many families, a trip to Hawaii feels like a once-in-a-lifetime splurge. Between airfare for multiple people and the cost of…

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Redeeming Miles and Points

Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. American Airlines’ AAdvantage® program is one of the most flexible and popular frequent flyer programs in the U.S. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or a bucket-list trip halfway around the world,…

Hawaii’s a popular destination for a reason — it’s got something for everyone. Whether you're into lounging on beautiful beaches, exploring volcanoes, or just soaking up the island vibe, it’s hard to beat. And if you're thinking about using points…

by | Mar 19, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy

The Southwest Companion Pass is quite simply one of the best deals in free travel — especially for those who love flying Southwest. If you don’t take big international vacations, you’re probably looking to Southwest for affordable domestic flights (and…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card are two of our most recommended rewards card. In this article, let’s look at two cards that have proven to be considerable contenders and complementary to your Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve…

Citi is a partner of Travel Freely.  Hawaii is one of the top bucket list destinations for our Travel Freely members (and, lots of other people out there), but air travel to the Hawaiian islands can be outlandishly expensive. If…

by | Mar 12, 2026 | Beginner Resources

After you’ve decided which card is best for you, you can start your application(s). Follow these steps to make the application process as easy as possible. Applying for a business card? Head to this article and scroll down. Before You…

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