Leana, Author at Miles For Family

“Renew Vs. Downgrade CSR” Guide for an Average Joe

March 23, 2017 By Leana 21 Comments

Few days ago I published a post on renewing my Chase Southwest credit card. It generated a lively discussion in the comments section. One topic that kept coming up was whether it makes sense to renew Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) or downgrade it to Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP). This isn’t a “one size fits all” […]

I Paid an Annual Fee on My Chase Southwest Card and I Liked It!

March 21, 2017 By Leana 24 Comments

OK, so no, I didn’t really like it. I absolutely hate paying annual fees. But I do feel that it was the right call for my particular situation. So, I went ahead and paid $99 in order to keep the card open for another 12 months, at which point I will reevaluate my decision. Here […]

Last Chance at Merrill+Visa Signature (But You May Get 25K Points Instead of 50K)

March 18, 2017 By Leana 5 Comments

I didn’t want folks to get too excited, so decided to put the warning clearly in the title. So, it looks like you can still submit an application for Merrill+ Visa Signature, albeit only over the phone. There is a twist, of course. Even though the reps quote the bonus of 50K points after spending […]

Miles and Points Recap: Extending Fairmont Certificates, Plenti/Winn-Dixie Partnership, Southwest Schedule Extension and More

March 17, 2017 By Leana 3 Comments

This is a news recap from last week, tailored to regular families. For faster updates, follow Miles For Family on Twitter or check the feed on the right side of the blog. 1) Southwest schedule is now open through November 3rd. Remember, you can always rebook if the price of the flight goes down later on. Just […]

My (Late) Rant on Centurion Lounge Access Policy Changes

March 16, 2017 By Leana 2 Comments

I’m sure you know the drill. I can’t remember which blog wrote about it first, so apologize for not giving the credit where credit is due. I was leaving on vacation, so decided to put off my rant till I got back. If you’ve read enough opinionated blog posts on this topic and don’t feel […]

Redeeming Spirit Miles and IHG Points on a Short Getaway to New York

March 16, 2017 By Leana 14 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. Well, technically, we are flying to Newark, but close enough. So, at the beginning of the year I’ve mentioned that I was hoping to do a short fall getaway to New York. My […]