everything you need to know to get started with points and miles
Why would you waste hours searching the internet when we've combined everything we know in quick, easy to understand guides? These three guides will help you start earning points, develop a long-term strategy with points, and maximize your savings using points.
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How To book your first trip on points
If you're completely new to points and miles, this guide is for you! It walks you through the basic terms and idea of traveling on points, how to protect your credit, the best first card, how to use points for the first time, and more!
This ten page guide will give you everything you need to jump in with earning points and getting that first trip on the calendar.
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How to open business cards
Business cards are essential to traveling on points for so many reasons. Not only do they have amazing signup bonuses, but they also allow you to space out your personal cards, protect your relationship with the bank, and keep earning points for many years.
This guide walks you through exactly who's eligible for business cards (spoiler alert - just about everyone!), how to apply, how to use those points for travel, and more!
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How to earn a Companion pass
With flight prices higher than ever, saving on flights is priority #1 for many families. This guide walks you through exactly how to get the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass, an amazing promotion that allows the companion of your choice (spouse, child, friend, etc) to fly nearly free with you for close to TWO YEARS!
Having Companion Passes can save you thousands of dollars every year and is an essential part of saving on family travel.
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