Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
I’m leaning towards taking a family vacation to the Hyatt Ziva in Cancun, Mexico. It’s an all-inclusive resort so it includes all meals and drinks. I’m usually not a fan of all-inclusive resorts, but since I had a baby, I am looking for a place to relax without having to plan much. I also want …
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$11 Round-Trip Flights on Southwest! How I Used Chase Ultimate Rewards to Fly to Washington, DC
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
This past weekend, I transferred my Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest to attend my best friend’s baby shower. My best friend, Kristen, is my oldest friend. And I’m an only child, so she really is like my sister! She lives in the DC area, so I have to fly to see her. We make …
Bon Voyage! This One Chase Credit Card Bonus Can Get You a Round-Trip Flight to Europe – Here’s How!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Paris has become one of my favorite places to visit. The city surpassed my expectations due to its all around appreciation of art and beauty. I love that you can book a one-way flight to Paris (or other cities in Europe) for just 30,000 United Airlines miles. To put that into perspective, you can earn 80,000 …
One of the Most Understated Credit Card Benefits For Small Business Owners – I’ve Earned 24,859 Points So Far!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Lots of people know the main benefits of getting the Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card, which is the highest Chase credit card offer at the moment. But not a lot of people know that small business owners can use the Chase Ultimate Rewards shopping portal to rake in thousands of additional Chase Ultimate Rewards points. I regularly …
~$110 for an ~$8,000 Round-Trip Business Class Flight to Japan! How You Can Visit These 3 Must-See Destinations Using American Airlines Miles
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
For my first trip to Japan, I flew round-trip in Business Class and paid just ~$110 out of pocket for an ~$8,000 ticket! I used American Airlines miles to book the flight to Japan. By earning welcome bonuses from the best travel credit cards such as the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard®, we’ve traveled …
$1,000 Flight Home For the Holidays Only Cost Me ~$11 – And How You Can Get Up to 4 Round-Trip Flights With Just 1 Credit Card!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
My family and I aren’t going to make it back home for the holidays, but my mom is coming down to Texas to visit us. I’m really excited to have her stay with us because Christmas will feel like more of a family celebration! My mom has 7 siblings, so when I was growing up, …
Round-Trip Award Flights and Free Hotels – Why Chase Ultimate Rewards Are Best for Busy Working Families (Like Mine!)
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
I’m a busy mom, and that means I don’t have extra brain-power to have a lot on my plate right now. I’m trying to simplify my life as much as possible so that I can live a happy, fulfilled life and spend more time with my young daughter. And that means focusing my credit card …
Here’s How I Saved ~$130 by Boycotting Amazon, AND Earned 900 Extra Chase Ultimate Rewards Points in 1 Day!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Like many people, I enjoy finding deals through Amazon.com, and getting them delivered straight to my door! But lately, I’m not so sure I’m saving any money. I recently saved ~$130 on Christmas gifts by boycotting Amazon and instead purchasing those same gifts on WalMart.com. Amazon isn’t on the Chase Ultimate Rewards shopping portal, and …
Time’s Running Out! Don’t Pass Up an Easy 5X (or 7,500!) Chase Ultimate Rewards Points!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
I recently went to Costco to finish out my Chase Freedom category spending to get the full 7,500 Chase Ultimate Rewards points. Time’s running out because you only have until December 31, 2018, to complete your category spending to earn 5X the points per $1 spent (up to $1,500) on your Chase Freedom credit card. …
Should You Add Your Kids as Authorized Users to Your Chase Credit Cards? Here’s My Answer!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
I have a ~16 month old daughter, and I briefly considered adding her as an authorized user to one of my Chase credit cards. I thought about adding her to help her establish credit history with Chase. Chase guidelines state there’s no age minimum for adding an authorized user to credit cards. But adding her …
I’m Looking at You, Chase. Here’s Why a Chase Ultimate Rewards Portal App Is On My Wish List!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
The Chase Ultimate Rewards program is by far my favorite travel rewards program. Earning Chase points is relatively easy, and so is redeeming them. I’m a huge fan of the Chase Ultimate Rewards website, and I’ve used many features of the website in the last year (my favorites are transferring points and shopping through the Chase …
2-for-1 Flights to Hawaii With the Southwest Companion Pass! Here’s Exactly How I’ll Be Collecting and Using Points
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Southwest Airlines is one of my favorite airlines, and it will soon be flying to Hawaii! Hawaii is one of my favorite places to visit, and I’ve been there three times! For my most recent trip, I used 90,000 American Airlines miles total for 2 round-trip flights. The total cost was just ~$22! I’m really …
I Paid Just ~$214 Out-of-Pocket For My 3 Favorite Trips in 2018. You Can Do the Same With Chase Ultimate Rewards & the Southwest Companion Pass!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Sometimes I think about the miles & points hobby and wonder how saving so much money on flights is possible. But it IS possible, and I haven’t had to pay full price for a flight in years thanks to the rewards earned from the best travel credit cards. Southwest is one of my favorite airlines, …
Here’s Why I’m So Excited My Mom Got Her First Chase Credit Card!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Raise the virtual champagne glasses, because my mom just got her very first points-earning Chase credit card! She’ll now be able to earn tons of valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points, and I can hardly wait! She recently got approved for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. After meeting the minimum spending requirements, she’ll see 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards …
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Read MoreWhy I’m Ditching Earning TONS of Extra Chase Ultimate Rewards Points – And What I’m Doing Instead
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
I’m usually a big fan of shopping through the Chase Ultimate Rewards shopping portal. That’s because I can earn TONS of extra Chase Ultimate Rewards points for purchases I’m going to make anyway. For example, I recently had to buy a new car seat for my daughter. Normally, I would log onto the Chase Ultimate Rewards …
How I’m Meeting the Minimum Spending Requirement for My New Chase Sapphire Preferred Travel Credit Card
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
To earn the bonus that comes with getting a new travel credit card, you usually have to meet a minimum spending requirement. My mom and I have applied for (and got approved!) for a total of 3 new credit cards in the last month. She got the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® …
New Travel Credit Card? 5 Can’t-Miss Things to Do Right After You Receive It!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
My mom and I have applied for (and got approved!) for a total of 3 new travel credit cards in the last month. She got the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard®. I got Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card. We’ll be earning 70,000 American Airlines miles, 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards …
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Read MoreDon’t Miss Out on 2-for-1 Flights, Reduced Rental Car Costs, & More – These Are the Top 3 Chase Credit Cards in My Wallet Right Now
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
Chase is my favorite travel credit cards issuer. That’s because of the Chase Ultimate Rewards program which has excellent transfer partners, and it’s also really easy to use! Chase makes it very simple to transfer points, and as a busy mom who works full-time, this simplicity makes my life easier! Here are the top 3 …
I’ve Been Getting 3-for-1 Flights on Southwest. Here’s My Strategy to Up My Family Travel Game & How You Can Do It, Too!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
My daughter is ~16 months old, and before long, she will be turning 2. That means no more 3-for-1 flights! Currently, I get 3-for-1 flights thanks to the Southwest Companion Pass (2-for-1 flights) plus my daughter still being a lap child. But that perk will end in September when my daughter turns 2. So I’m planning …
~3 Round-Trip Flights in the US! How My Mom’s Completing the Minimum Spending for the Citi Business American Airlines Platinum Select to Earn the 70,000 Mile Bonus!
Written by Emily @ Million Mile Secrets
My mom recently applied, and got approved, for the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Mastercard®! If she spends $4,000 in purchases within the first 4 months of account opening, she’ll earn 70,000 American Airlines miles! 70,000 American Airlines miles goes a long way. She can take almost 3 round-trip flights within the continental US. Round-trip …