Tax season is here—and whether you’re staring down a large tax bill or waiting on a tax return, there’s one thing we can all agree on: taxes are inevitable. But what if they could also be rewarding? It may sound…
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From Personal Journeys To Expert Picks: Top 5 Cards You Need Now
If you followed my self-care trip back in late 2024 – “From Chaos to First Class: How I Mastered Last-Minute Award Travel for the Ultimate Self-Care Escape.” You already know that my award travel plans don’t always go as expected….
How To Use 20% Aeroplan Transfer Bonus For Families (With Real Routes Inside)
Attention travel enthusiasts and families: Chase has brought back its 20% transfer bonus to Air Canada Aeroplan since December 4, 2024, and it’s your golden ticket to unforgettable adventures. (The transfer bonus doesn’t always happen like Virgin Atlantic – check…
The Ultimate Guide To Earning More With Rakuten Online Shopping Portal [Updated 2025]
Let’s face it. Online shopping is a staple in our lives. From replacing household essentials to snagging that perfect gift, it’s fast, convenient, and endlessly rewarding. But here’s the kicker: are you getting paid to shop? If not, let me…
5 Marriott Hotels Best For Family in Japan. And Here’s How To Save 50% Room Cost.
As part of our 7-week family adventure, we spent 16 unforgettable days in Japan. I’m always highlighting the perks of mixing up your travel rewards, like using the American Airlines hotel booking portal (AAdvantage Hotels platform), which helped us rack…
Three Best Things You Must Know About Hilton Tokyo Bay: Your Ultimate Guide To A Magical Stay
Hilton Tokyo Bay: Best or Meh? Spoiler alert: It’s the best hotel for family award travel to Tokyo Disney Parks, and I’ll happily keep coming back! Disney magic is alive and well, whether you’re at Disneyland in Los Angeles and Tokyo,…
How To Save $1,800 with United Airlines To Hawaii
This post is to walk you through how I managed to save a whopping $1,800 on flights repositioning from San Francisco to Honolulu for our winter break 2024. When I decided to plan our spur-of-the-moment family trip to Asia this…
How to use 35% points rebate on Amex Business Platinum [Hawaii]
Using miles to book tickets is a great way to save on travel, but it’s not the only trick up your sleeve! There is another gem you might not have considered: the 35% points rebate when redeeming through American Express…
Flying Blue award redemption is easy. Here shows you how.
Even though summer 2024 is still in full swing, we are already gearing up for 2025. Why, you ask? Because we’ve learned the hard way that putting off planning can lead to paying a pretty penny for tickets (and trust me,…
550K Points “In Bag”: How To Best Earn More When Using Your Points?
Worried about burning through all your points during your family trip? I hear you! Redeeming for a family means depleting miles not once but multiple times. When I mapped out our family travel, I zoomed out to think about what…
How To Best Maximize Aeroplan For Your Dream Trips
What’s your favorite frequent flyer program? For me, it’s Air Canada Aeroplan, no contest! In June, I spilled the tea on three secrets to mastering award redemptions, and trust me, you can start using them right away. The response has…
Save 50% on Hotel Expense: Three Insider Tips You Can Steal
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to chatting about “where to stay” and snagging the best accommodation deals, I just can’t get enough. Seriously, with the right tips, hotel points, travel credits, and gift cards, you can…
