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“Renew Vs. Downgrade CSR” Guide for an Average Joe

March 23, 2017 By Leana 21 Comments

Renew vs. Downgrade CSR: Guide for an Average Joe www.milesforfamily.com

Few days ago I published a post on renewing my Chase Southwest credit card. It generated a lively discussion in the comments section. One topic that kept coming up was whether it makes sense to renew Chase Sapphire Reserve (CSR) or downgrade it to Chase Sapphire Preferred (CSP). This isn’t a “one size fits all” […]

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Two Nights in Paradise at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

March 22, 2017 By Nancy 35 Comments

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On our recent Florida Spring Break trip, my family had the opportunity to stay at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa for two nights following our 5-night stay at Sheraton Sand Key Resort. We rented a car and drove about 2 ½ hours south near the Fort Myers area to stay at the Hyatt […]

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I Paid an Annual Fee on My Chase Southwest Card and I Liked It!

March 21, 2017 By Leana 24 Comments

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OK, so no, I didn’t really like it. I absolutely hate paying annual fees. But I do feel that it was the right call for my particular situation. So, I went ahead and paid $99 in order to keep the card open for another 12 months, at which point I will reevaluate my decision. Here […]

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Reader Question: How Can I Accumulate Miles and Points for Florida Pre-Cruise Flights and Hotel?

March 20, 2017 By Nancy 6 Comments

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One or more of these credit card offers may no longer be available. See our Hot Deals page for the latest offers. My neighborhood friend Helene told me that she had just booked a cruise for her family on the Carnival Vista out of Miami during the summer of 2018. How exciting! Since the trip […]

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Last Chance at Merrill+Visa Signature (But You May Get 25K Points Instead of 50K)

March 18, 2017 By Leana 5 Comments

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 […]

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Miles and Points Recap: Extending Fairmont Certificates, Plenti/Winn-Dixie Partnership, Southwest Schedule Extension and More

March 17, 2017 By Leana 3 Comments

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 […]

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