Budget Friendly: An All Star Travel Wallet under $200

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There's a lot of buzz around "premium travel credit cards" which often carry an annual fee of $400 plus. While these cards come with plenty of perks, a larger signup bonus, you don't need to have plenty of annual fees. Here's how you can build an All Star Travel Wallet for under $200 in annual … Continue reading Budget Friendly: An All Star Travel Wallet under $200

Manufacture Spending: 2023 Trip Outlook, Plans, Goals, and More!

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Manufactured Spending isn't for everyone, but I have been able to use certain methods to earn a lucrative amount of miles and points in the last several years. From flying to Hong Kong in United Polaris to staying at the Waldorf Los Cabo Pedregal, miles and points have made dream vacations a reality. I plan … Continue reading Manufacture Spending: 2023 Trip Outlook, Plans, Goals, and More!

Manufactured Spending: November – December 2022 Update

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Manufactured Spend has been a wonderful way to rack up miles and points. As we go into year end, I wanted to take a closer look at my M.S. for the last two months of the year. Keep in mind that November also included Black Friday which offered many high dollar M.S. opportunities through deal … Continue reading Manufactured Spending: November – December 2022 Update

Last Chance: Chase Sapphire Reserve 80,000 Signup Bonus (Ends 11/30/2022)

Chase's luxury credit card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is currently offering an elevated signup bonus of 80,000 points after $4,000 of spend in the first three months. This card carries a hefty annual fee of $550 but also comes with a slew of benefits. One of these is a $300 annual travel credit which effectively … Continue reading Last Chance: Chase Sapphire Reserve 80,000 Signup Bonus (Ends 11/30/2022)

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: Everything You Need To Know

The Chase Sapphire Preferred has long been a staple in the world of miles and points. This Chase Points earnings card is the gold standard of mid tier travel credit cards and comes with a $95 annual fee. I got this card last year when Chase was offering an increased sign up bonus of 100,000 … Continue reading Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: Everything You Need To Know