by Zac Hood | Jan 19, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. You’ve earned the bonus on your Chase Sapphire Preferred®—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. The natural…
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 | Jan 19, 2026 | Redeeming Miles and Points
Capital One “Miles” (earned via the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Venture X Business and Capital One Spark Cash Plus Business) are both flexible and valuable. You can use them…
by Zac Hood | Jan 19, 2026 | Credit Card Strategy
If you’re thinking about applying for a card from Capital One’s Venture lineup (Venture, Venture X, and VentureOne), it helps to understand a few key rules first. Understanding how Capital One handles approvals, welcome bonuses, and the timing of applications can…
by Zac Hood | Jan 16, 2026 | Destinations, Member Success Stories
Psst… Have you seen our latest points & miles update? Click here to unlock your dream vacation like Zac. Costa Rica is one of those places that almost feels too good to be real. Think lush rainforests, volcano views, relaxing…
by Zac Hood | Jan 12, 2026 | Meet Required Spending
Citi is a partner of Travel Freely. Preparing taxes is no fun. No fun at all. But paying taxes doesn’t have to be painful. In fact, it can be quite rewarding to pay taxes via credit card. The key is to earn…
by Zac Hood | Jan 06, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Credit Card Strategy
I cringed when I heard my friend Rebekah say, “I only fly on Southwest, so I just need the Southwest credit card.” She thought she had it all figured out. She signed up a few years ago, got her spending…
by Zac Hood | Jan 01, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Free Travel
Welcome! If you've never thought about free travel, you're in the right place. Free travel might sound too good to be true or like something only credit card pros do. And that skepticism you might be feeling is normal. This…
by Zac Hood | Dec 30, 2025 | Complete Card Guides
The no-annual-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®, Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, or Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card. The Freedom…
by Zac Hood | Dec 23, 2025 | Free Travel, Member Success Stories
Psst… Have you seen our latest points & miles update? Click here to unlock your dream vacation like My My. When Travel Freely member My My first heard about points and miles, it sounded way too complicated (especially with 2…












