On this page you can find some of the key informational and educational articles that I have posted, including how-to’s, explainers and guides, organized by topic. Anything that I have not written about that you’d like me to cover? Reach out through the contact form!
Credit cards
Below find links to my posts on various credit card families, my favorite credit cards, as well as a series I wrote strategizing around credit cards: which one should you get, and how do you make that decision?
Before looking at the below resources, have a look at my Favorite Rewards Credit Cards to Maximize Your Points Earning
Also have a look at my guide with all transfer partners of every credit card rewards program out there.
Citibank
Chase
American Express
Bilt
Strategizing around credit cards: what, when and why
I wrote these posts with the idea to explain my strategy for picking credit cards. I don’t typically just get a card because of the welcome offer: there is a process I go through to determine which card makes the most sense for my current and future goals. Learn here how it works!
- How I Strategize Around Credit Cards: Rewards Goals
- How I Strategize Around Credit Cards: Understanding Cash Back vs Points Credit Cards
- How I Strategize Around Credit Cards: What Specific Card To Pick?
How-to guides on booking with points
This is what it’s ultimately all about: how do you go about actually booking flights with points? Find below my how-to guides on the subject, some being more general and others specific to certain airlines.
Travel programs and memberships
General guides on things relating to travel, including priority access programs and lounge memberships.
- What are TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, and why you should definitively get it
- Here’s How to Enroll in the TSA’s ‘Touchless ID’ Program and Speed Up Your Security Check
Airlines and frequent flyer programs
A big part of the frequent flyer world is about airline loyalty programs. What are they, and are they useful at all See below my guides on the subject.
I have also written about airline loyalty programs and their value for you, the traveler:
United MileagePlus
Air France-KLM Flying Blue
- I’ve reached Flying Blue Gold status! Is Air France-KLM’s middle tier status worth it?
- Free seats, checked luggage and lounge access: $358 of free perks thanks to Flying Blue Gold status
- Flying Blue keeps on giving: why I plan to requalify for another year of Gold
- SkyTeam Elite Status the Easy Way: Apply for the Air France-KLM Credit Card!
Points to Seats 