How We Flew a Family of 5 to Hawaii for $0 in Airfare
The full breakdown of our Salt Lake City → Honolulu trip: 212,500 points, the cards that earned them, the exact transfer moves — and the $4,850 cash fare we never paid.
The 2-Card Setup That Covers 80% of Contractor Spend
Materials, fuel, subs, insurance — most business spend fits two categories. Here's the simplest card pairing that turns it into flights.
How to Actually Find Award Seats (When the Airline Says There Are None)
The three searches I run before I believe "no availability" — and the transfer-partner trick that opens up seats the airline's own site hides.
Booking Award Flights for 5: Why Families Need a Different Playbook
Award space for one traveler is easy. Five seats on the same plane is a different game — here's how we do it every single year.
Sign-Up Bonuses: The Only Math That Matters Before You Apply
A big bonus number means nothing by itself. The 60-second calculation I run on every offer before deciding if it's worth a credit pull.
Hyatt Points for Beginners: The Hotel Sweet Spot Hiding in Plain Sight
Why Hyatt is the first hotel program I teach every client — and the category-4 properties where your points stretch furthest for family stays.
Disney on Points: What Works, What Doesn't, and What I'd Skip
You can't book the Magic Kingdom with miles — but flights, hotels, and even park tickets have points angles most families miss.
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