Strategy for denied or pending credit card application
If you have great credit, you’re more than likely to get an easy approval for your credit card application. But, if you end up getting denied or having a pending application, there’s no reason to worry. You still have some options. You want to make a call to follow up...
Member Success Story: Saving $12,000 on Trip to Greece!
We have another inspiring success story from our Travel Freely community to share with you. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Katie, a homeschooling mother of five from Minnesota, who, along with her husband, turned their dream of visiting Greece into...
Beyond Chase: Citi Killer Combo of Double Cash®, Strata Premier℠, Rewards+®
Update 5/16/24: Updated to reflect change of Citi Premier® Card to Citi Strata Premier℠ Card. If you are a beginner who has racked up a lot of Chase Ultimate Rewards points, the Citi ThankYou Points® ecosystem that starts with the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (formerly...
Citi ThankYou® Points Guide
Citibank’s Rewards points can be earned via credit card and bank account bonuses. Those points can then be transferred to various partners, used to pay for travel or merchandise, redeemed to pay bills, or converted to cash back. Citi ThankYou® Points Rewards competes...
Chase Freedom® Flex® vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited®
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card 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 card – the Chase Freedom®...
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Complete Guide
The no-fee Chase Freedom Unlimited® card is a great choice for beginners, and those who also carry a premium Ultimate Rewards card such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card, Chase Sapphire Preferred® Credit Card, or Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card. The...
Zac Trip Report: Falling in Love with Japan (and its hotels)
Hey there, free travelers! My family and I are deep into our 9-month trip to Australia and New Zealand, but I took a left turn (or North turn) and went to Japan for 5 days! Here’s a quick recap of the trip featuring some unforgettable experiences and hotel...
Open Hotel Alert: A travel hack within a travel hack
Anytime you book a hotel stay for free it’s awesome. But, it’s incredibly awesome when it’s a hard-to-book room previously unavailable on points. This happened with my recent booking of a $1,000+ per night stay in Tokyo on my 5-day trip to Kyoto and Tokyo. The...
How to Fly to Europe with Points and Miles
Now is the time to book that trip to Europe! Luckily, you have tons of options in getting there with miles and points. And while it can be tough to score an award ticket during peak travel periods, with a little bit of legwork and some flexibility in which airline(s)...
