Miles For Family

Trip to Africa, Courtesy of Two Chase Sapphire Reserve Cards

March 2, 2018 By Leana 4 Comments

Last fall, our friends Jessica and JR spent one month in Africa, something they dreamed about doing for years. One of the main reasons they were able to pull off this trip was due to getting approved for 100k offer on Chase Sapphire Reserve X 2. They applied before the bonus was reduced to 50k […]

Recap: 35k Points Offer on Amex SPG Business Card, Citi Thank You Premier 50k Link, US Bank FlexPerks Olympic Promo and More

March 2, 2018 By Leana Leave a Comment

Note: Some offers are no longer available. See current credit card offers here. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter for most important breaking news in the miles and points hobby! 1) There is once again a working link for 50k offer on Citi Thank You Premier card. Find more info in my Hot Deals page, which […]

Why Current SPG Promo Makes a Case Against Using Amex SPG for Everyday Spending

March 1, 2018 By Leana 4 Comments

SPG points are considered to be the most valuable currency in this hobby. And actually, in this particular case, I’m in total agreement with the masses. When it comes to potential redemption value and sheer number of partners, SPG point is tough to beat. But is it worth earning SPG points on un-bonused everyday spending? […]

Planning Last-minute Trip to Washington, D.C. to Visit the Russian Embassy

February 28, 2018 By Nancy 7 Comments

Disclaimer—I’m a Type A Planner. I plan most of my trips a year or more in advance. So when I have to throw together a trip in just 2 months, it seems very last-minute to me! Last month, I explained why returning to Russia for a visit is complicated. My family made plans to update […]

Bloom where You are Planted

February 27, 2018 By Leana 12 Comments

If you could live anywhere in the United States, where would it be? My ideal spot would probably be San Francisco. < p style=”text-align: center;”>Photo by Sasha • Instagram.com/sanfrancisco on Unsplash It’s been many years since I have visited this amazing city, and I’ve been looking for an excuse to go back. This summer I […]

Best Two-Card “Keeper” Combinations for the Average Joe

February 26, 2018 By Leana 7 Comments

Few months ago we ran a giveaway on our Facebook page and asked followers to suggest post topics. Here is one request that will probably resonate with many people: So, I wanted to put together a post on best long-term two-card combinations for those who fall in the lower middle-class bracket. Last week I’ve highlighted […]