I didn’t want folks to get too excited, so decided to put the warning  clearly in the title. So, it looks like you can still submit an application for Merrill+ Visa Signature, albeit only over the phone. There is a twist, of course. Even though the reps quote the bonus of 50K points after spending […]

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) Southwest schedule is now open through November 3rd. Remember, you can always rebook if the price of the flight goes down later on. Just […]

I’m sure you know the drill. I can’t remember which blog wrote about it first, so apologize for not giving the credit where credit is due. I was leaving on vacation, so decided to put off my rant till I got back.  If you’ve read enough  opinionated blog posts on this topic and don’t feel […]

Most of us in the miles and points hobby suffer from a condition known as FOMO (fear of missing out). I didn’t come up with the term, but it definitely describes how I feel about sign-up bonus offers. After all, we can all only apply for a finite number of credit cards before the banks will get […]

I wish that this post was about using miles and points for a spontaneous, adventurous, last-minute fun getaway. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. A family member has been in and out of the hospital and is now in a nursing home, and I wanted to visit sooner rather than later. Last year, Leana wrote a […]