# AMEX Membership Rewards
Expert Interview (1) — WayneWayne: Flying Together with My Wife and Son
We’re launching a new “Expert Interview” series on the site. In each installment, we’ll interview someone with solid experience in credit cards and points, and we hope their firsth...
"Use the Right Card for Every Purchase": WalletUp Recommends the Best Card to Swipe at Any Time
Have you ever used the wrong card by mistake? Maybe you forgot to use your Sapphire Preferred for dining on the first Friday of the month to earn 3x UR, and instead used your Disco...
My Orlando Disney Guide — Summary: A 4-Night, 5-Day Disney Trip for $500 per Person
You might be wondering how one Disney trip could turn into so many guide posts. The reason is simple: when you’re traveling as a beginner, everything feels new and worth sharing wi...
New ANA Mileage Redemption (2)
In the previous article, Redeeming ANA Miles Under the New Chart, we introduced some basic redemption ideas, such as how to book a round-trip award with an open jaw and a stopover....
Points Systems 101 (3): The Three Major Credit Card Points Ecosystems in the U.S.
In the previous article, we explained what airline miles and hotel points are. So how do you actually earn miles and points? The most direct way is by flying and staying at hotels....
Points 101 (2): What Are Airline Miles and Hotel Points?
A lot of people do not know how to get started with points and miles. They feel that points and miles are too abstract, and that cash back is more straightforward. Over the past fe...
A Quick Comparison of Major Points Programs
This article only introduces some of the more popular points programs and a few higher-value ways to use them. For the most detailed lists of redemption options and ways to earn po...
A Beginner’s Guide to Points Programs
What Is a Points Program? Major banks, airlines, and hotel chains often launch a Rewards Program or Loyalty Program to increase customer stickiness, so that when consumers choose b...