Miles For Family

How to Get the Most Value out of 100K Membership Rewards Points from Amex Platinum

May 15, 2016 By Leana 8 Comments

OK, so you couldn’t resist the recent offer on Amex Platinum. I know at least a few of my readers got the card. Now you just need to figure out what to do with 100K Membership Rewards points that will be coming your way in a few months. Side note: $450 annual fee does NOT […]

I’m Challenging (The) Free-quent Flyer

May 13, 2016 By Leana 12 Comments

I know the title is clickbaity, but I just couldn’t resist. First, let me say that I’m not being antagonistic and the post is written in good fun. So, hopefully, the author won’t take offense. So, what’s the big deal? Well, today a certain post caught my eye: Membership Rewards are not worthless, but they […]

Miles and Points Recap: Cardwatchdog App Gone, Wyndham Garden Clearwater, Ebates, Amex Platinum Arrives and More!

May 13, 2016 By Leana 2 Comments

This is a news recap from last week. For faster updates, follow me on Twitter or check my feed on the right side of the blog. 1) If you’ve been living under a rock during the last week, then this will be surprising/shocking/delightful news. Ebates (my referral link) is giving 15% cash back on certain stores, y’all! […]

Burning Hotel Points (and Certs) on Several Rooms per Night in Washington DC, NYC and Niagara Falls

May 12, 2016 By Leana 11 Comments

One of the biggest challenges for big families is to utilize hotel points in an efficient manner. When you have to get two or three rooms per night, very often it’s simply cost prohibitive to do so. Sure, when you are doing a road trip, you may not have e choice. Otherwise, condos and vacation […]

At Last, My Husband and I are Proud Owners of Amex Platinum!

May 11, 2016 By Leana 13 Comments

Well, I pulled the trigger on new hot offer on Amex Platinum. Sure, some have been able to get this bonus to come up by going to different browsers and doing various tricks. Being IT illiterate person that I am, this offer has been a unicorn of sorts. I could never manage to get it […]

Well, I Thought I Was the Miles and Points Expert in the Family…

May 10, 2016 By Leana 10 Comments

I’ve mentioned before that I try not to bring up the topic of credit cards and especially my affiliate links IRL. I certainly don’t want to be known as one of those relatives who is constantly peddling her “wares” to friends and family. Image courtesy of Mister GC at FreeDigitalPhotos.net For the most part, very few […]