Hotel Loyalty Programs are Costing Families

Hotel loyalty programs lose to a simple Expedia and cash back stack for family suites. Here is what the real math shows you.

Hotel loyalty programs look attractive on the surface. Sign up for a co-branded card, book directly with the brand, earn points, get rewarded. The pitch makes sense until you run the numbers for a family that needs more than a standard room with a pull-out sofa. This article compares three major hotel loyalty programs against … Read more

Why the Points and Miles Game Is a Bad Deal for Family Travel

Points and miles cost families more than cash back. Here is why the math fails real families booking suites and school-break flights.

Points and miles sound like free vacations. Read any travel blog or watch any credit card YouTube video and you will hear the same pitch: get a premium travel card, stack up points, and fly your family somewhere amazing for almost nothing. But when you look at how real families actually travel, the math tells … Read more

Cancel Subscriptions Now: Take Back Control of Your Money

Cancel subscriptions now with gift cards and virtual debit cards. Stop dark patterns and take back control of your money for good.

Most people have no idea how much money is draining out of their accounts every month. You probably underestimate your subscription spending by half, maybe more. Companies design it that way. They want you confused, overwhelmed, and too busy to cancel subscriptions that are bleeding you dry. This article is about two things. First, cancel … Read more