American Express has a wonderful benefit associated with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): They waive the annual fee on every single one of their credit cards for all active duty military personnel and their spouses!  While this is true for every Amex card, it is an especially valuable perk on the exclusive The Platinum Card® from American Express. We wrote about this several years ago, when we discovered it to be one of the best perks in all of travel rewards. The program is still going strong in 2019, so this remains a great option for active duty service members and their spouses ..read more

Just a quick note that the 100K bonus offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless card is set to expire May 15. We don’t know what the future offers on this card will be. For folks who want to use this card in their Disney planning, now may be a good time to snag it at this offer. Remember this is a Chase card, so you need to have a plan that aligns with Chase’s rules. While this is a good bonus for WDW purposes, we would not prioritize it over the Chase Sapphire Preferred. Here’s a link to get started with the Bonvoy Boundless. Get Our Best Tips Sent to Your Inbox We'll Help You Slash Your Bu ..read more

If you’ve been following the news of the merger of the Starwood and Marriott rewards programs, then you probably know that the ability to earn Marriott points (and the value of these points generally) has taken a pretty serious hit in recent months. However, there is some very good news that you should be aware of, and you may want to act before October 31, which is when the business offer expires. Earlier this year, the Starwood Preferred Guest credit cards from American Express all but disappeared, as they temporarily failed to provide a points-based welcome offer. This meant that the only ..read more

I am always on the lookout for new ways to buy Disney World tickets with points. Even though we have some tried and true methods in our full Disney guide, you might need other options for free tickets. Maybe you are taking a second free Disney trip (as many of our readers plan to do). Or, maybe you have a big family and need lots of tickets. Or maybe you already used the Barclaycard Arrival Plus and Capital One Venture for a different travel goal. Whatever the case, we’ve got your back. Booking with Citi “Cruise” Agents I was SUPER pumped to learn a few months ago that Chase Ultimate Rewards c ..read more