by Zac Hood | 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 Madison Corteo | 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…
by Madison Corteo | Mar 27, 2026 | Member Success Stories
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 Zac Hood | 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,…
by Zac Hood | Mar 23, 2026 | Destinations, Redeeming Miles and Points
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 for…
by Zac Hood | Mar 17, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
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…
by Zac Hood | Mar 16, 2026 | Destinations, Redeeming Miles and Points
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 Zac Hood | 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…
by Zac Hood | Mar 10, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy
TF TAKE: The annual fee is high, but the card’s benefits and rewards can easily cover that cost and then some. In fact, the total value can be well over $800. That’s why it holds a top spot on our…
by Zac Hood | Feb 26, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy, Destinations
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. Hawaii is one of the top travel goals for our Travel Freely members, and for good reason! With great weather all year round, and the tropical island setting that doesn’t require international travel,…












