Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Readers, Don’t Ever Hesitate to Ask Me if There Is a Better Non-Affiliate Link!

August 24, 2016 By Leana Leave a Comment

I’ve said this many times before, but will say it again. I really want my readers to get the best possible deal when it comes to credit card offers. Obviously, saying something and actually doing it are two different things. But those of you who stuck with me over the years know that I’ve always […]

Hyatt Diamond Status-Good Till the Last Drop

August 24, 2016 By Leana 2 Comments

Leana recently wrote about letting go of her remaining Hyatt Diamond Suite Upgrades (DSUs). I am in a similar position since I received a total of eight upgrade certificates after getting matched to Hyatt Diamond status last year. My family used one upgrade certificate at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport hotel before our cruise last […]

US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa: Most Underrated Bonus of the Summer

August 23, 2016 By Leana 11 Comments

As you are probably well aware, the release of Chase Sapphire Reserve is the biggest miles and points news item of the summer, if not this year. And for a good reason, it’s an incredible offer if you can get approved. But what if you are way over 5/24 limit and don’t live near Chase […]

Should You First Apply for Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve if You Are New to Miles and Points Hobby?

August 22, 2016 By Leana 13 Comments

Ok, folks, the dust has settled and official link for Chase Sapphire Reserve has arrived. If you’ve been living under a rock for the last week, I congratulate you, but you may want to read this post to get an idea on what I’m talking about. Unfortunately, it does look like Chase 5/24 rule applies, but as […]

Dumping Chicago for Netherlands (Sort of)

August 22, 2016 By Leana 11 Comments

Some of you might remember my post on using Spirit miles and Wyndham points for a short anniversary trip to Chicago. The idea was to get away as a couple while my in-laws took the kids on a separate trip. Everything was set but as fate would have it, for various boring reasons they had to […]

New Chase Sapphire Reserve: What We Know at this Point

August 21, 2016 By Leana 28 Comments

Update: Official application link with landing page is out. This offer pays me commission (though I posted direct link as soon as it became available). Unfortunately, it appears that 5/24 rule does indeed apply. 🙁 First, let me say that I hate myself a little for adding yet another post on this card. Even though […]