In this week’s Just the Tip, we’re breaking down whether the Amex Platinum Card is actually worth its $895 annual fee. We walk through the benefits, credits, points-earning potential, and personalized welcome offers, including how we’ve used real credits for flights, luxury hotels, lounges, and everyday perks. By the end of this episode, you’ll know […]

January 23, 2026

Is the Amex Platinum Worth $895? Benefits, Credits, Points & Real Travel Value Explained

We’re reviewing the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Credit Card, giving our personal feedback about this card. We have it, we like it, and this is not sponsored at all. Alaska Airlines  Visa Signature Credit Card Top Perks and Benefits  How to Maximize the Card’s Value  Who Should Get This Card?  Other Alaska Perks Did you […]

February 14, 2025

Alaska Airlines Signature Credit Card Review

Today we’re sharing the pros and cons of the beginner travel credit card that we have and use. In this Chase Sapphire Preferred review we explain why we like it and why its great for beginners, or even us that have other more advanced travel credit cards. If you are thinking of applying for this […]

December 6, 2024

Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

We’re sharing details about the Amex Gold credit card, listing all the perks and points rewards + giving our real-life experience and reviews as cardholders ourselves. About the Card Amex Gold Card Perks Check out our other travel credit card episodes: Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, Alaska Airlines Signature Card, Marriott Bonvoy Card & our travel […]

October 18, 2024

Is the Amex Gold Card Worth It?

Today we’re sharing why we love the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card after using it this year to earn points and free nights on hotels in the Marriott family. We’ve used our points and free nights for hot stays at beach resorts in Thailand, quaint stays in the south of France, and the St. Regis. […]

August 23, 2024

Perks & Benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card

We’re sharing our review of Thrifty Traveler’s credit card consultation, it’s a cool tool we recently discovered that recommends the perfect next travel credit card for your unique situation. We walk through how to use the tool, what credit cards it recommended for us, and how to get the most out of travel credit card […]

May 18, 2024

How to Find the Best Credit Card for Your Travels