Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Paying the “Idiot” Tax, aka Keeping Spirit Miles from Expiring

August 20, 2015 By Leana 5 Comments

I’ve mentioned before that if you are disorganized like me, eventually, you will end up paying what I call the “idiot” tax. I’ve actually paid it quite a few times over the course of my adventures in this parallel universe of ours. Like transferring Avios at a cost of $45, when I was only short […]

The Issues of Timing and Applying for Credit Cards

August 19, 2015 By Leana 5 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. This was a request from reader Doug: “Perhaps you could do a post that focuses exclusively on the issue of timing and compiles a few issues into one entry. How much time should […]

Rant: These Are Your Miles!

August 18, 2015 By Leana 4 Comments

No, it’s not what you think. No controversy today, folks. This is something that has been on my mind lately. I think many times my posts don’t come across the way I intend them to. Case in point: Paid Vacation Rentals vs. Rooms Bookable on Points, Plus Opportunity Cost I hope it’s OK if I […]

Family Trip to Yellowstone and Glacier National Park With a Help of Points

August 17, 2015 By Leana 6 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. I’ve thought for a long time that United States often gets ignored in this hobby. Many are so focused on jetting off to exotic locales for a weekend, they forget to stop and […]

On The Hobby Strategies for a Big Family, and Ironic Timing

August 14, 2015 By Leana 10 Comments

One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. When I say “big,” I’m talking more than 2 kids. Seriously, I don’t know how you guys do it?! I can barely handle my duo. But more and more, I get emails from […]

Is Amex SPG Still Worth Renewing?

August 13, 2015 By Leana 19 Comments

Well, comrades, it’s that time of the year again! No, I’m not talking about kids going back to school (approved!!!) Actually, my son just started pre-school and it has been gut-wrenching. He is crying and begging me not to take him there each morning. I told him he needs a good education so he doesn’t […]