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Jenna Hansen began working for AwardWallet in 2022. She and her husband homeschool their four kids and spend a lot of their time traveling and learning through experiences. Jenna discovered points and miles in 2020 when she was looking for a way to be able to afford more expensive trips for her family. Once she came across other moms who were points and miles pros, she took the leap and has been hooked ever since.

Jenna and her family live in California and like to spend time visiting the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains and the Central California coast. You can also catch them at Disneyland as often as possible!

How To Use Hyatt Pay My Way and Points + Cash Options — And What to Do if It Isn’t Showing Up

How To Use Hyatt Pay My Way and Points + Cash Options — And What to Do if It Isn’t Showing Up
Jenna HansenAndrew Kunesh
by Jenna Hansen and Andrew Kunesh
May 19, 2025
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The never-ending battle when it comes to credit card points is that there never seem to be enough points for all of the amazing trips you want to take. Thankfully, Hyatt has a great option for offsetting that problem. It’s called Hyatt Pay My Way, and it allows you to use a combination of points, cash, and/or free night certificates when booking a room.

Capital One VentureOne Card Review: A Surprisingly Well-Rounded No-Annual-Fee Card

Capital One VentureOne Card Review: A Surprisingly Well-Rounded No-Annual-Fee Card
Jenna Hansen
by Jenna Hansen
March 29, 2025
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The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card has a solid welcome offer, no annual fee, and provides access to transfer partners without needing another card to unlock that redemption option. It's a great option for people who want a card that earns fully transferable rewards but don't want to pay an annual fee. Plus, the rewards are simple to use. Learn more in our full Capital One VentureOne review.

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Low-Fee Alternative for Small Businesses

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Review: Low-Fee Alternative for Small Businesses
Jenna HansenMark Jackson
by Jenna Hansen and Mark Jackson
January 15, 2025
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The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is a good option for occasional Southwest fliers who are looking for a card with a lower annual fee. This card earns a large chunk of points — both from its sign-up bonus and everyday spending — that can be used toward earning a Southwest Companion Pass. The card comes with two Early Bird Check-Ins per year and charges no foreign transaction fees. Here's our full review.

Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities [2025]

Earn Airline Elite Status Without Flying: Status Match, Fast Track, Card Spending Opportunities [2025]
Patrick StoufferJenna Hansen
by Patrick Stouffer and Jenna Hansen
December 31, 2024
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Earn airline elite status presents a conundrum. Status improves your travel, but airlines typically only reward those who fly (and suffer) a ton without it. But what if you could shortcut your way to elite status without paying your dues first? Here's how to earn airline elite status without stepping on a plane, from status matches to card spending.