The Lowdown on Business Cards Business Credit Cards allow so much more flexibility with points and miles, but we always recommend being honest about where you are at and what…
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How much Time & Money will this take?
I had a conversation with someone the other day that stated they didn’t travel hack because the time commitment was too large. I’ve also heard that Annual Fees are a…
Planning: A Lush Oasis for Our Extended Family Vacation
When a family member pitched the idea of a family Costa Rica trip, we looked up the cost, and then reverted to finding points and miles solutions. This is not…
What/Who is Player 2?
What is Player 2? Player 2 is terminology used in the travel hacking community to describe your travel partner, who travel hacks along side you. This may be your spouse,…
What are the 90 day & 12 month rules?
What’s the 90-day rule? The 90-day rule is not as hard and fast as some of the other rules in travel hacking. I would call it a general guideline. But,…
The Unwritten Chase 5/24 Rule
Travel hacking can be an excellent way to save money on travel expenses, and earning rewards points and miles can help make your family’s dream trips a reality. However, it’s…
“But What About My Credit Score??”
What about my Credit Score? One of the most common questions when you are considering travel hacking is “What about my Credit Score?” or “How will this affect my Credit…
A Detailed Review of the Travel Freely App for Smart Credit Card Tracking
When I tried travel hacking a decade ago, the management aspect of all the moving parts is what scared me off, but now, there is the Travel Freely app, and…
Beginner’s Compass: Starting Points for Effective Travel Hacking
This post is the whole reason this blog exists…….How the heck do I do this travel hacking thing?? I felt like I got curious about travel hacking and then had…
Embarking on Our First Adventure: How did we start Travel Hacking?
“We are going to Germany!” This was our first exciting attempt at travel hacking 10 years ago. We had family members getting married but didn’t have a whole lot of…
