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Jenna Hansen

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Distance Traveled in 2026
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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!

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Mastercard® Black Card™ Review: Premium Travel Benefits, Annual Credits, and More
Mastercard® Black Card™ Review: Premium Travel Benefits, Annual Credits, and More
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Not many are talking about the Mastercard Black Card, but they should be. Sure, the points it earns could be better, but its Priority Pass membership is the best one on the market. Add to this the fact that you'll earn 1.5 cents per point on cash back redemptions and 2 cents per point towards airfare, and the card can definitely make sense for some.

Carissa RawsonJenna Hansen
Carissa Rawson & Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Credit Cards Offering Instant Card Numbers So You Can Start Spending Immediately
Credit Cards Offering Instant Card Numbers So You Can Start Spending Immediately
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Many banks offer immediate access to your new credit card so you can start spending right away, thanks to providing an instant card number on approval. This is helpful when trying to meet a minimum spending requirement for a bonus or if you have an unexpected expense pop up while waiting for your new card to come in the mail. This article covers all of the major banks and shows you your options for each one.

Jenna HansenHarrison Pierce
Jenna Hansen & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Top Perks You Can Get on No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards: Streaming Credits, Cell Phone Protection, and More
Top Perks You Can Get on No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards: Streaming Credits, Cell Phone Protection, and More
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Credit cards are frequently discussed for the benefits they provide. Most of the time, these benefits are typically listed as a way to justify a card's annual fee. But what about credit cards with no annual fee that also offer great benefits? In this article, we will review the perks you don't want to miss on some of our favorite cards without annual fees.

Jenna HansenHarrison Pierce
Jenna Hansen & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Unlock Big Travel From Small Balances: A Guide to Combining Points Across Programs
Unlock Big Travel From Small Balances: A Guide to Combining Points Across Programs
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Holding points across a range of rewards programs allows you take advantage of award availability as it appears and also means you’re not locked into one program that doesn't have any seats available to the destination you want to visit. This article looks at which programs provide the best options for consolidating your points and miles to "add up" to your next great redemption.

Jenna HansenJess Farley
Jenna Hansen & Jess Farley

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

IHG Status Match Tips: Earn Elite Status Through Fast Tracks, Cards, or Simply Buying It
IHG Status Match Tips: Earn Elite Status Through Fast Tracks, Cards, or Simply Buying It
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IHG doesn't offer a standing status match to other hotels' elite status programs, but you can open an IHG card or join InterContinental Ambassador to gain IHG elite status without staying tons of nights or spending a lot of money. Plus, there are fast-track opportunities available semi-regularly. Here are your options for getting IHG status quickly.

Jenna HansenAndrew Kunesh
Jenna Hansen & Andrew Kunesh

Reviewed by Allie Johnson