Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Your Miles or Your Life?

February 26, 2014 By Leana 2 Comments

I have mentioned several times in my posts how important it is to be aware of the hassle factor when it comes to earning miles and points.This hobby is changing in ways I never thought it would, some good, some a bit over the top. Did you know that the most popular forum on Flyertalk […]

Points and deals update, foot in mouth

February 25, 2014 By Leana Leave a Comment

1) Via The points guy, get 30 percent off on IHG properties on certain dates. Could be of interest if you are working on IHG Big Win. Read more HERE 2) I mentioned in my “Rio challenge” post that Alaska Airlines Visa Signature comes with 25000 miles bonus. Turns out, there is an offer for 30000 […]

What if Sallie Mae married Amex BCP?

February 24, 2014 By Leana 1 Comment

I put the best 2-card combos for an average family according to their needs in this post. I also mentioned that there are many other combinations. However, there is one pairing that IMO merits its own post and one I haven’t covered. It’s Amex Blue Cash Preferred and Sallie Mae Barclaycard. I haven’t focused on […]

Miles and points, BelarusPoints, London

February 21, 2014 By Leana 4 Comments

1) You can get $5 credit for writing a Trip Advisor review by March 31st, after synching your Amex card HERE H/T to Million Mile secrets blog. 2) Via Fatwallet, you can save 30 percent on CVS order with the code 30DEAL, expires February 22nd. Make sure to go through a shopping portal first. 3) Just […]

The hotel points redemption that left me in tears

February 19, 2014 By Leana 8 Comments

I know what you are thinking. Here goes yet another hotel review. And look, here is a photo of a toilet! Well, first of all, it’s a photo of Crowne Plaza hotel room’s toilet, and not of a Hyatt. So, it’s totally different! 🙂 And actually, it’s not that kind of a post at all. […]

Yay or nay to Discover shopping portal?

February 12, 2014 By Leana 2 Comments

I mentioned briefly a few months ago how it’s very important to check the price of specific store gift cards before shopping there with your Chase Freedom ( when it’s a bonus category). Yes, 5 percent back in Ultimate Rewards is a nice incentive. But can you do better? Additionally, one of my readers mentioned […]