by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 20, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies, Maximizing Points and Miles
If you already carry a couple of cards and you are thinking about opening another, it is natural to wonder if there is a sweet spot for how many accounts to keep. There is no single formula that fits everyone, but national data from a major credit bureau shows many...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 20, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies, Maximizing Points and Miles
If you have ever rented a car, you know the scene. You step off a long flight, shuffle to the counter, and the agent offers collision protection for a daily fee that adds up fast. Saying yes feels easier than thinking it through, yet the card in your wallet may...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 10, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
Whether you are trying to hit a minimum spend for a new account bonus or steadily building points for a future trip, putting everyday expenses on a card can unlock meaningful value. Used well, a card can simplify budgeting, centralize your spending data, and help you...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 5, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
We all slip up sometimes, and with travel rewards cards, small errors can turn into expensive lessons. These cards can help you earn points and miles for flights and hotel stays, get you into calmer airport lounges, and even reimburse application fees for trusted...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 3, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies
Getting your first travel card is a big step. You are now in the points world where flights, hotels, and even airport lounges can feel easier to reach. After that first card sits in your wallet, a common question shows up: should you add a second card? One good card...
by Cherry | Senior Travel Editor, The Miles Academy | Oct 3, 2025 | Credit Card Reviews and Strategies, Maximizing Points and Miles
The homeowner‑focused card we are reviewing is built to reward you for your single biggest monthly bill. With this no‑annual‑fee card, you can finally collect points on mortgage payments, something that used to be off limits. On top of that, the card layers in bonus...
