Leana, Author at Miles For Family

Goodbye Club Carlson Credit Card… Was I Wrong to Let You Go?

January 25, 2018 By Leana 13 Comments

Let’s face it, majority of people are drawn to miles and points hobby by the promise of free travel. It sounds good, but you know how the saying goes: “If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.” That said, with the right strategy, travel on the cheap is definitely within your grasp. […]

Under 5/24 and Have a Business? Consider Applying for These Two Cards NOW

January 24, 2018 By Leana 6 Comments

Reposting this with updated details on the offers. We don’t normally post the same information twice, but this deal justifies it. Let me state upfront that this post is meant for beginners. If you know everything there is to know about Southwest Companion Pass, feel free to move along. But the reality is, we get […]

Question from Reader: How Do You Balance Supply/Demand of Miles and Points?

January 23, 2018 By Leana 4 Comments

Few weeks ago I had an email exchange with one of my readers and she asked me how I balance my supply/demand of miles and points. So I have decided to highlight this topic in a separate post. I’ve already addressed it quite a few times over the years, but hope some of you (particularly […]

These are Just a Few of My Favorite Trips

January 19, 2018 By Leana 13 Comments

Few months ago my reader Eric has asked me to share the list of my favorite trips. I’m happy to oblige, though strolling down the memory lane reminds me of how much older I am now. And yet, it seems like those trips took place just yesterday. Without further ado: 1) Hawaii The most accessible […]

Recap: Amex Hilton Cards, New Avianca LifeMiles Expiration Policy, PenFed Pathfinder Rewards Credit Card and More

January 19, 2018 By Leana Leave a Comment

Please follow us on Facebook for most important breaking news in the miles and points world! 1) PenFed has launched a new credit card called PenFed Pathfinder Rewards American Express. It’s a very interesting product, especially if you like to redeem points on travel purchases. Application link (pays no commission) See full review on Doctorofcredit It […]

Hilton Honors Amex Ascend Vs. Amex Aspire

January 18, 2018 By Leana 20 Comments

You’ve probably heard that applications for new Amex Hilton cards (including Ascend and Aspire versions) are now live. It was a long-anticipated development, and miles and points community is buzzing with excitement. The big unanswered question up until this point was what kind of sign-up bonus each product would have. We now know the answer. […]