Chase Sapphire cards have a feature called “Points Boost,” and it’s worth noting when trying to minimize Umrah travel costs.  Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Chase Sapphire Reserve both have the “Points Boost” feature, each with varying redemption values, when booking a hotel that’s part of The Edit.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred has been one of my go-to cards for years.  For a $95 annual fee, it comes with a robust package of perks and benefits, making it a great entry-level card into the world of points and miles.  And if you’re a points maximizer, it’s been a keeper for those 1:1 points […]

As a family of 5, it takes a lot of points to go well, anywhere.  And it goes without saying, but I’m always looking for more opportunities to earn points. 

Last fall, in November of 2024, my husband and I, and our two older kids, went for Umrah.  I booked our Umrah travel for just $500 out-of-pocket, for four of us (we left our little one with family) thanks to points and miles.  This included the cost of airfare, hotel stays, and one-way transport from […]

Credit card welcome bonus offers are the fastest and easiest way to earn a good chunk of points from your regular, everyday spend. 

It’s no secret that The Chase Sapphire Preferred is often referred to as a great “starter” card.

We are living in crazy times, to say the least.  And we’d be remiss if we didn’t address how the current economy

It’s no secret that you need to strike while the iron is hot.  If you’re looking to earn more points towards a future Umrah trip (or really any trip for that matter), you’ve got three new chances from Chase bank.