Carissa Rawson Latest Posts

Freelance Contributor
Distance Traveled in 2025
Visited in 2025

Carissa joined the AwardWallet team in 2023 as an editor and writer, though she’s been around the block a time or two when it comes to award travel.

Since first learning that there was such as thing as ‘free travel,’ she’s made her way to 60 countries and all 7 continents, though the last was a little bit frigid for her taste. She’s redeemed millions of miles and made more stupid mileage runs than one should ever hope, but all her friends and family love her anyway.

With a double handful of hotel and airline elite statuses (including United 1K and Hyatt Globalist), you can frequently find Carissa waxing lyrical about complimentary upgrades and free food.

When she’s not writing about points and miles, you can find her reading about points and miles or traveling using points and miles.

FoundersCard Review: Is This Premium Membership Program Worth The Fee?

FoundersCard is a membership program designed for traveling entrepreneurs and business executives. Through its partnerships, members can get a slew of travel perks. FoundersCard has added several new discounts and perks, including renewing its complimentary Virgin Atlantic elite status benefit. So, is it worth it? Here's our breakdown and how to get a three-month free trial.

Take Advantage of a Three-Month Free FoundersCard Trial for AwardWallet Readers

FoundersCard is a lifestyle card that provides benefits such as discounts on travel, complimentary elite status, shopping discounts, and more. If you've been on the fence about whether FoundersCard is worth it for you, we've worked out a deal for AwardWallet readers to get a three-month free trial of FoundersCard — plus $200 discount with a waived activation fee if you decide to sign up. Here's what you can get through this free trial offer.

Amex Hilton Honors Business Card Shakeup: Priority Pass Out, Spending Credits In, Higher Annual Fee

Big changes have arrived for The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, which is seeing an increased annual fee. Along with statement credits of up to $240 per year, cardholders can now enjoy rental car elite status and an increased on eve day spending. On the flip side, the card is losing airport lounge access and the ability to earn free night certificates.