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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!

AAdvantage® MileUp Card Review: A Mediocre Option for Earning AA Miles With No Annual Fee

The American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card is an okay option with no annual fee and a few benefits. It earns 2X on AA purchases and at grocery stores. If you're trying to earn AA miles in as many ways as possible, then you might consider adding this card to your collection. Otherwise, there are better options for benefits. However, for those wanting to earn miles with no annual fee, you might be interested.

Credit Cards Offering Instant Card Numbers So You Can Start Spending Immediately

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.

Citi AAdvantage® Executive Credit Card Review: Top-Flight Perks for AA Fans

If you fly American Airlines on a regular basis and you like to hit the Admirals Club® lounge pre-flight, there is only one credit card you need on your application list. The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® provides a complimentary Admirals Club® Lounge membership for the primary cardholder, plus additional memberships for up to 10 authorized users, as well as numerous other perks. Learn more in our detailed review of this card.

Free Drinks and Easier Status Among Southwest Airlines Rapids Rewards Changes for 2024

Over the next few months, Southwest is making changes to its Rapid Rewards program. Changes include the ability to make cash + points bookings, reaching status more easily by reducing required flight segments and spending on Southwest credit cards, and giving A-List Preferred members two free premium drinks. Check out this article to learn all of the details about these exciting changes.