Category: Credit Card Strategy
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Day 2: Finally Athens! God Winks, Gyros, and the Acropolis
Our first day in Athens was full of surprises: a perfect airport pickup, an unforgettable meal at Smile Gastropub, and a bucket list visit to the Acropolis. Here’s how Day 2 of our Mediterranean adventure unfolded.
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Day 1: Our Mediterranean Cruise Adventure Almost Didn’t Happen
Our dream Mediterranean cruise started with more worry than wonder. Between an airline strike, a delayed flight, and three hours stuck on the tarmac, I was convinced we’d miss the boat. Thankfully, the story took a much happier turn.
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Chase 5/24 Rule: The #1 Thing You Need to Know
The order you open credit cards matters big time. In this post, I explain Chase’s 5/24 rule in plain English, why it’s important, and the simple tool I use to track it.
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Award Travel 101: How to Turn Everyday Spending into Nearly Free Trips
Think free flights sound too good to be true? I thought so too. Here’s the beginner-friendly breakdown of how award travel actually works — and how you can start today.
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How I Got Here
I never thought I’d be the kind of person who could afford to show my kids the world. But after a Mediterranean cruise, a little heartbreak, and one podcast episode about travel hacking, everything changed. Here’s how I got here.