Penny Pinchin' Mom

MAY 1, 2024

Research airfare and hotel destinations to find discounts and offers. Not only can you sometimes save on airfare by flying off-peak times, but venues are less crowded on Tuesday vs. Instead, swing by a big box store and find those items where they are much more affordable. Doing so can be less expensive than paying for a hotel.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Our pick for: Flexible redemption + big sign-up bonus: For a reasonable annual fee, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card earns bonus rewards (up to 5X) on travel, dining, select streaming services, and select online grocery purchases. The sign-up bonus is stellar, too. Read our review. Read our review.

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Airline Credit Cards Credit February 52

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It pays a lower cash-back rate on dining and entertainment than the regular Savor card, but the rewards are nevertheless quite good ( see rates and fees ). Other benefits include hundreds of dollars a year in available dining and travel credits and a solid welcome offer for new cardholders. Read our review.

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