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Latest · Aug 27, 2026
Guide · Aug 2026
7 Mistakes Families Make Booking Award Flights
Dynamic per-seat pricing, kids who don't fly at a discount, and five other ways families lose money booking award flights — the myth, the reality, and a five-minute pre-booking check.
Field Guide · Jul 2026
Field Guide No. 05 — Québec City, Canada
The passport stamp without the transatlantic flight. Same time zone, no jet lag, no red-eye — and the fall-break window most families skip is the best one of the year.
Deal Desk · Jun 24
The Deal Desk — Ink Hits $1,000, Delta Deadline in 3 Weeks
Ink Business Unlimited just hit a record $1,000 bonus with zero annual fee. Two Delta co-brand offers expire July 15. Cartagena for 14,200 points.
Deals Briefing · Jun 1
The Bahamas for 9,500 Miles — And the Seats Are Actually There
One real clock this week: the Chase → Southwest 30% bonus closes Friday. Plus a verified Nassau redemption at 2.26¢.
Field Guide · May 2026
Field Guide No. 04 — Lisbon, Portugal
The best value capital in Western Europe for families. What's actually closed in 2026, and how to do the beach day for under €20.
Deals Briefing · May 5
Two Clocks Are Running
One deadline in 15 days costs 30,000 hotel points. Another in 22 days saves ~$4,300 on Europe flights. Verified seat data, exact math.
Card Spotlight · Apr 24
The Card That Earns While You Grocery Shop
The Amex Gold turns the weekly grocery run into Membership Rewards points. Full family math and an interactive slider.
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Complete Archive · 22 Issues
- 7 Mistakes Families Make Booking Award FlightsGuide
- Field Guide No. 05 — Québec City, CanadaField Guide
- The Deal Desk — Ink Hits $1,000, Delta Deadline in 3 WeeksDeals Briefing
- The Family Points PlaybookGuide
- The Bahamas for 9,500 Miles — And the Seats Are Actually ThereDeals Briefing
- Field Guide No. 04 — Lisbon, PortugalField Guide
- Two Clocks Are RunningDeals Briefing
- The Card That Earns While You Grocery ShopCard Spotlight
- The Bonus Is Real. The Deal Isn't.Trap Report
- The 3 Windows Families Keep MissingDeals Briefing
- Paris, France — The Family VersionField Guide
- $4,000 Flight. $1,768 Out of Pocket. Vacation Is Calling.Deals Briefing
- Rome — The Family Field GuideField Guide
- London — The Family Field GuideField Guide
- The Card Most Family Travel Strategies Start WithCard Spotlight
- Three Deals, One Deadline — March 31 Is the WallDeals Briefing
- Europe on Points + Hyatt's Deadline — 15 Days Before March 31Deals Briefing
- A Bahamas Long Weekend + A Gulf Coast Beach HotelDeals Briefing
- Paris + Rome for the Price of OneDeals Briefing
- Turks & Caicos on Points — And a Card Offer Expiring in 6 DaysDeals Briefing
- The Family Paris Deal + Hyatt Devaluation ClockDeals Briefing
- Chase → Avios 20% Transfer Bonus — Hawaii or MadridDeals Briefing
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