We’re a family of four passionate about exploring the world on a budget. Whether you’re new to travel hacking or just starting to dabble in points and miles, we’re here to help you turn everyday spending into epic adventures. Follow along for practical tips, destination guides, and family-tested travel hacks to help you go farther, spend less, and make lifelong memories.
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How Chase Ink Business Cards Help Families Earn More Travel Points If you’ve already dipped your toes into earning travel rewards with personal credit cards, you may be wondering: What’s next? Here’s our answer—business credit cards. Especially the Chase Ink lineup. These cards are a smart way to: Earn generous welcome offers Boost your everyday spending with valuable bonus categories Keep your travel points strategy going for the long run And no, you don’t need a registered LLC or brick-and-mortar business to qualify. Let’s break down how this works—and why it makes sense for families like yours. You Might Already Qualify for a Business Card This is where many people pause: Do I really qualify for a business credit card? If you earn income—or even plan to—from any small or side business activity, you likely qualify. You’re considered a sole proprietor, which is a valid business structure. This is very common and widely accepted by banks. Some examples: Selling items online (Etsy,...
Earning the Southwest Companion Pass At first, the Southwest Companion Pass sounded impossible — buy one ticket and your companion flies free, every time? But it’s real, and it’s changed everything for our family. We’ve flown to Hawaii (twice!), explored Grand Cayman together, slipped away to Mexico more times than I can count, and booked several spontaneous weekend trips. Even with Southwest rolling out changes, it’s still the best perk in the sky. What Is the Companion Pass? The Companion Pass allows you to bring one person with you for free, excluding taxes and fees ($5.60 each way in the U.S.). You can change your companion up to three times a year. It works on flights booked with cash, points, or credits. Once you qualify, the pass is valid for the remainder of that year and the entire following year. For my family of four, it’s the best perk out there. When my husband and I both hold Companion Passes, our kids fly free. Or...
The Basics of Travel Hacking: How to Travel the World Using Credit Card Points What if we told you that you could take your family on incredible vacations—flights, hotels, and even experiences—for a fraction of the cost? That’s exactly what travel hacking is all about! By strategically earning and redeeming credit card points, you can turn everyday spending into free (or nearly free) travel. Welcome to the world of travel hacking! Our Journey Two years ago, I ran across a Facebook post where a local mom was sharing about travel hacking. I was intrigued. Travel has always been a dream of mine. Since getting married, my husband and I, have prioritized getting away at least once every two years or so, but it just wasn't enough for me. I wanted to travel with our kids. Experiences over stuff, right? But let's be honest. Experiences, at least those with air travel, can be very expensive for a family of 4. Back to the post -- I followed her recommendation and started reading. I stay...
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