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Brie Bash

Freelance Writer
Distance Traveled in 2026
Visited in 2026
Brie Bash is a freelance writer and part-time elementary school teacher. She began “hacking” travel as a poor college student through grants, scholarships, and even coordinating group travel to earn free trips. Since 2013, she has been earning and burning points and miles alongside her husband and two energetic young boys. Their shared love of travel has taken them across the globe on amazing family adventures, and Brie’s knowledge of points and miles have allowed them to do it for next to nothing!
When not traveling or planning travel, Brie enjoys reading, writing, Latin dance, and professional baseball.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Points, Elite Status, and More
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: A Guide To Earning and Redeeming Points, Elite Status, and More
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club boasts numerous partnerships that make earning and using Virgin points easy. With a ton of partner booking sweet spots, Virgin points are one of the most valuable currencies for booking flights. Here we break down the basics of the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and check out the hidden gems that make Virgin points super valuable.

Brie Bash
Brie Bash

Reviewed by JT Genter

Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: Bonus Cash Back, No Annual Feebonus
Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card Review: Bonus Cash Back, No Annual Feebonus
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The Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card credit card is a good choice for individuals who want to earn cash back on their everyday purchases and have the ability to customize their earnings to their specific spending habits. Our detailed review covers the cards positives and negatives to help you make an informed choice about whether you should apply.

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Brett Holzhauer & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Changes to JetBlue Mosaic Status Are Coming in 2025. Here Are the Details.
Changes to JetBlue Mosaic Status Are Coming in 2025. Here Are the Details.
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JetBlue announced TrueBlue program updates that will take effect in 2025. Although the basics of the program will remain unchanged, elite members will see some of their benefits disappearing in the new year — including favorite perks like free helicopter transfers. Here’s what to know about the changes, including the lost perks and a couple of increased benefits.

Brie Bash
Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

How To Book Vacation Rental Properties From 15,000 Capital One or Citi Points Per Night
How To Book Vacation Rental Properties From 15,000 Capital One or Citi Points Per Night
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Thanks to Wyndham Rewards' partnership with Vacasa, travelers can book vacation rentals for 15,000 points per night — or just 13,500 points per night if you're a Wyndham Rewards cardholder. Don't have Wyndham points? You can transfer Capital One miles or Citi ThankYou Points to Wyndham at a 1:1 transfer ratio. Here's what you need to know about this potentially lucrative redemption option.

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JT Genter & Brie Bash
United MileagePlus X App: Earn Extra United Miles From In-Store Purchases
United MileagePlus X App: Earn Extra United Miles From In-Store Purchases
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You may wonder if there is a way to earn extra miles or points when you shop in person at a local store. There is. United MileagePlus X is a unique app that allows you to earn bonus United miles at stores near you — like you would through a shopping portal. Here's what you need to know to earn miles with the MileagePlus X app, and how you can score 25% bonus miles on every purchase.

Brie Bash
Brie Bash

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway
Short on Delta SkyMiles? Miles Headstart Lets You Book an Award Anyway
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You've found the perfect Delta flight you'd love to book but don't quite have enough miles to cover the award... yet. If you are an eligible American Express Delta SkyMiles cardholder, you're in luck! American Express and Delta will allow you to get an advance on the miles you need, thanks to Miles Headstart. This can be a convenient way to book travel now when the deal is available and earn the miles later.

Brie Bash
Brie Bash

Reviewed by Ryan Smith