The Points Mom

Choose The Right Card

Below are guidelines to assist you in choosing the right cards for you and your family.  Maybe you want a card that gives you a bonus on every purchase or a card that gives you a better bonus on specific purchases.  Or, maybe you like a card that is linked to a specific program because you are partial to certain resorts or airlines.  Or maybe a card with no fees.  Maybe you want a card that is a combination of all of the above.  The list is endless as to what may be important to you.  My goal is to help you choose the right card to help you and your family get closer to traveling for free!!!!!

Cards By Type

Flexible Rewards CardsAirline CardsHotel Cards, Cash Back CardsOther Cards, Charge Cards-Not Credit CardsBusiness Cards, Student CardsSecured CardsBy Invitation Only

Cards That Offer Bonuses For Everyday Purchases

Groceries, ONLINE Groceries, GasDiningEntertainmentDrugstores, Commuting Expenses, Utilities, Streaming ServicesCable/Satellite, Internet, Phone, Mobile Wallet Purchases, Amazon, Gym Memberships/Equipment, Wholesale Clubs, Streaming ServicesOutside The U.S., BIG Purchases, U.S online retail purchases, All Purchases

Cards That Offer Bonuses For Travel Purchases

HotelsAirfare Car RentalsTransportationParkingTravel Agencies, Uber/UberEATS, All Ride Sharing Services

Cards That Offer Bonuses For Business Purchases

Business ExpensesAdvertising, Two Top Monthly Spending Categories

Cards That Offer Other Features

Cards With No Fees And/Or Waived Fees, Cards That Offer Statement Credits For Airline FeesCards That Offer Hotel Spending Statement Credits, Cards That Offer Statement Credits For All Travel Fees, Cards With Automatic Free NightsCards That Reimburse For TSA Pre √ and Global Entry Fees, Cards That Offer Statement Credits For CLEARCards That Offer Statement Credits On Ride Sharing ServicesCards With Rebates On Point Redemptions, Cards That Match Your RewardsCards That Offer Benefits After Your Card Member Anniversary, Cards With Point Premiums (like dividends)Cards With Airline Travel Benefits, Cards That Offer Hotel Benefits, Cards That Have Annual Spend BonusesCards That Offer Elite Status, Cards For Students, Cards That Offer Statement Credits For Other Purchases, Cards That Offer Amazon Points, Cards That Offer Cell Phone Protection, Cards For International Spending