Written by Katie @ Million Mile Secrets
I’m a stay-at-home mom, so as much as I love summer, it can be a little hectic with kids around all day long! I would love to be able to get away for a grown-up trip to unwind a bit. Thankfully, the Ink Business Cash℠ Credit Card is now offering a $500 cash back bonus …
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A Week of Unlimited SCUBA Diving, Exploring Culture in Singapore, and Fireworks in the Nation’s Capital – The Top 3 Most Fun Ways I’ve Used Chase Points
Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets
Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the most flexible and valuable point programs out there. That’s why our favorite card for beginners is the Chase Sapphire Preferred. I am a frugal points user. I like to find good deals and book coach tickets over fancy First Class flights to make my points go further and …
I Narrowly Avoided a Very Common Travel Credit Card Rip-Off Today — Here’s How
Written by Scott Lieberman @ Million Mile Secrets
Scott: I absolutely HATE junk fees. So when I saw the restaurant bill this morning, I almost lost my lunch while paying for breakfast. First of all, do NOT use a credit card that charges nonsense foreign transaction fees. I’m in Europe and I’ve been using my trusty Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. (This is our …
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Read More4 Easy Tips to Increase Your Barclays Credit Card Approval Odds
Written by Jason @ Million Mile Secrets
Over the past few years, I’ve had a tough time getting approved for new Barclays credit cards. This is partly because Barclays has stricter, unofficial application rules that can be a bit vague at times. But Barclays has some interesting and useful cards. So if you’re in the same boat as me, here are simple …
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Read MoreArizona, Kauai, and Costa Rica: My Top 3 Luxury Hotel Stays Using Chase Points
Written by Katie @ Million Mile Secrets
I love fancy hotels – luxury rooms, fun amenities, spas and fine dining. But, what I don’t love is paying for it all! That’s where Chase Ultimate Rewards points come in. These are my favorite type of points because they are easy to earn and use for fancy hotel stays. You can save thousands of …
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Read MoreGoat Yoga, Samurai, and Donuts: 3 Fun Ways I’ve Used Chase Points
Written by Devon @ Million Mile Secrets
Believe it or not, I’m very new to the “traveling with rewards from credit cards” hobby. I opened up my first travel rewards credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred, back in Spring of 2017. I had a big purchase and road trip coming up in 2017 so I did some research on how I could …
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Read MoreDon’t Delay: Tickets Available for the Chicago Seminars to Learn More About Miles & Points!
Written by Meghan @ Million Mile Secrets
Want to know more about miles & points? Learn from the experts at the Chicago Seminars from October 19 to 21, 2018! You’ll learn more about this hobby from some of your favorite bloggers and meet other folks who love getting Big Travel with Small Money! Here are the details! About the Chicago Seminars Link: Tickets to the Chicago Seminars ($111) …
Is the Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card Worth the Annual Fee for YOU?
Written by Andrew W @ Million Mile Secrets
The Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card is currently offering a welcome bonus of 100,000 Hilton points after spending $2,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening. But with an annual fee of $95 which is NOT waived for the first year, you may be wondering if paying the annual fee is …
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Read MoreA Luxury Hyatt, Round-Trip Flights to Paradise, and a Fancy Convertible in Wine Country: Top 3 Most Fun Ways I’ve Used Chase Points
Written by Roger Young @ Million Mile Secrets
Some of my favorite travel experiences have been thanks to Chase Ultimate Rewards points. For the last 5 years, I have been redeeming points and miles to get Big Travel with Small Money. And I can safely say that Chase Ultimate Rewards points are among the most valuable and versatile rewards currencies on the planet. …
Chase Ink Business Preferred Rental Car Insurance Review
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
Along with the 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards point sign-up bonus (the highest public bonus we’ve seen for a Chase small business card!), the Chase Ink Business Preferred card offers great perks like primary car rental insurance. And that can save you big money! We’ll explain how it works. Chase Ink Business Preferred Rental Car Insurance …
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Read MoreA Simple No-Annual-Fee Credit Card That Offers Benefits for Everyone: The Chase Freedom Unlimited
Written by Devon @ Million Mile Secrets
The Chase Freedom Unlimited® shines as one of the most useful no-annual-fee credit cards because it fits folks from all walks of life. Not only does it earn 1.5% cash back (1.5X Chase Ultimate Rewards points per $1) with every purchase, but also you can pair it with annual-fee Chase Ultimate Rewards cards for even …
Pay No Foreign Transaction Fees With the Chase Ink Business Preferred
Written by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets
When you travel overseas, you’ll want to use a credit card that doesn’t have pesky foreign transaction fees. Some credit cards charge up to 3%! The Ink Business Preferred℠ Credit Card is one of the best no foreign-transaction-fee cards, and our top pick for small business owners. So it’s a good card to keep in …
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Read MoreHow to Get $500+ in Free Travel, Even If You Have NO Miles & Points and You’re Leaving Next Week!
Written by Joseph Hostetler @ Million Mile Secrets
Do you have upcoming vacation plans, but have procrastinated on opening an amazing credit card that would have given you hundreds of dollars of free travel? Has the travel bug unexpectedly injected its enchanting venom into your bloodstream, prompting a spontaneous adventure? Have you made a last-minute decision to take that trip to a friend’s wedding, …
Over $4,000 Worth of Travel to Bangkok and Singapore With Miles and Points!
Written by Andrew W @ Million Mile Secrets
Andrew W: The last time I traveled overseas, I visited Bangkok and Singapore. It was part of my graduate degree program’s curriculum. But although it was for a school program, it really didn’t feel like it with all the fun we had, and I’ve been eager to go back ever since! I paid cash this …
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Read MoreIssue With an Award Flight You Booked on a Partner Airline? We’ll Tell You Who to Call!
Written by Meghan @ Million Mile Secrets
When you use miles or points to book a flight on a partner airline, like a United Airlines flight using Singapore Airlines miles, knowing which airline to call when a problem arises can be confusing. Million Mile Secret Agent Rich asked: If I book an American Airlines flight using British Airways Avios points, and there’s …
4 Checklist Items for When Your New Chase Freedom Unlimited Card Arrives in the Mail
Written by Andrew R @ Million Mile Secrets
One of the best no-annual-fee credit cards that I recommend everyone keep in their wallet is the Chase Freedom Unlimited®. This card is one of the best ways to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points for every purchase you make! You can turn Chase Ultimate Rewards points into cash back or you use them to book …
Start Planning Now: 5 Ideas for a Ski Trip With an American Airlines Credit Card Bonus
Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets
Yes, it’s summer now, but it has been just long enough since the previous ski season ended, that many skiers out there are starting to miss the feeling of fresh powder in their faces. Now is actually the perfect time to start planning next season’s ski trip because you can start working towards earning large …
5 Ways to Earn 7,500 Chase Points With Freedom This Quarter
Written by Alex @ Million Mile Secrets
Chase Freedom cardholders have a fresh set of new bonus categories this quarter. If you plan ahead, you can make the most of your bonus, earning 7,500 Chase Ultimate Rewards points! When pooled with points from annual-fee Chase cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred, those bonus points would be enough to earn you a free stay at a …
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Read More5 Ideas for a Beach Trip With the Citi American Airlines Platinum Bonus
Written by A.J. @ Million Mile Secrets
The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard® has an increased sign-up bonus for a limited time! You can earn 60,000 bonus American Airlines miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of opening your account. And one-way tickets start at just 7,500 miles each way for flights 500 miles or less! …
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Read MoreParents! Check the Merchant Category Code for Your Kids’ Summer Expenses (You Might Get a Nice Surprise)
Written by Jasmin @ Million Mile Secrets
Jasmin: So, this is odd. I was going through my American Express statements and discovered an unexpected merchant category code on the payment I made for the kids’ summer camp this year. I’d considered it “unbonused spend” and had paid with an AMEX card I was meeting the minimum spending requirement on. It’s possible your …