by Lisa Mays | Oct 5, 2026 | Maximizing Points and Miles
Rakuten is one of those tools that sounds too simple to actually work: click a link before you shop, get money back. But it’s been paying out cash back and points for years, and once it’s part of your routine, it takes almost no extra effort. Here’s...
by Lisa Mays | Oct 2, 2026 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
Capital One miles get lumped in with airline miles a lot, but they work more like a flexible currency than a loyalty program tied to one airline. If you’ve been earning them without really knowing what they’re good for, here’s how they actually work...
by Lisa Mays | Sep 21, 2026 | Travel Guides
I resisted packing cubes for longer than I’d like to admit. It felt like an unnecessary step, more bags inside my bag, more things to keep track of. Then I actually used a set of compression cubes on a long-haul flight and realized how much time and frustration...
by Lisa Mays | Sep 21, 2026 | Travel Guides
Tom and I get asked constantly which award search tool to start with, and PointsYeah is usually my answer for anyone brand new to this. It’s fast, it’s free to start, and it doesn’t throw you into the deep end the way some of the more advanced tools...
by Lisa Mays | Sep 14, 2026 | Travel Guides
Airlines don’t price tickets the way most travelers assume. A roundtrip isn’t always cheaper, and in many cases, it quietly locks you into higher fares without you noticing. Booking two one-way tickets opens more flexibility, more combinations, and often lower total...
