Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Is Chasing IHG Promos Even Worth It Anymore?

January 19, 2017 By Leana 7 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. The short answer is Yes…for some. Here is the long version. You know the expression “all real estate is local”? The same principle applies to hotel points redemptions. Sure, the sky may be […]

A Reality Check for New Readers

January 17, 2017 By Leana 11 Comments

This post is meant for our new readers. If you are a grizzled miles and points vet, hopefully, you’ll pick up some useful info here as well. With new year upon us, I thought it would be good to put together a short primer for new recruits. Here we go. 1) Even at its most […]

Should I Cheat on Southwest with Jet Blue?

January 13, 2017 By Leana 15 Comments

Jet Blue is a niche airline that doesn’t get as much attention as the other big carriers. And it’s a shame because the program can be terrific for many folks looking to maximize miles and points on economy flights. Sure, the US coverage is not as good as that on Southwest, but if you live […]

Miles and Points Recap: IHG Category Changes, Wells Fargo Propel, Fairmont Card, Marriott Packages and More

January 13, 2017 By Leana 9 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) Last reminder on IHG category changes that go into effect on January 15th! Make sure to book your desired property if it’s set to increase […]

(Dead) Last Call for Chase Fairmont Credit Card!

January 12, 2017 By Leana 5 Comments

This is a short post with heads up on the fact that Chase Fairmont card is about to go off into oblivion. But fear not! Our friend Chuck at DoC dug up some working (for now) links. See this post. These will NOT last because Chase has confirmed that they are discontinuing the credit card. […]

Membership Rewards Vs. Ultimate Rewards: Which Program Is Best for a Middle-Class Family?

January 10, 2017 By Leana 21 Comments

Once upon a time, I did a write-up where I compared the two programs. I’ve mentioned that for most families, getting Amex Everyday Preferred and focusing on MR points is the way to go. Of course, a lot can change in this hobby in the span of one year. Additionally, many normal folks who come across […]