Episodes

  • Marriott Options
    Dec 18 2024

    With one of the largest hotel footprints, Marriott is an excellent option for your next, or first, travel credit card.

    We'll talk about the issuing banks, how they differ, and which card may be right for you. This episode will help you wade through the cards and make the perfect selection to get you on the road to traveling for less!

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    16 mins
  • Using Points and FNCs
    Nov 22 2024

    We'll cover how to use your Free Night Certificates, as well as your points, for hotel stays. We'll also talk about flexible points and if you should use them for hotels or airfare, which chains provide the best return on your points and more!

    This episode will help you grasp how the hotel points system works and how you can take advantage of Miles and Points travel.

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    15 mins
  • Holidays Are A Great Time To Start
    Nov 1 2024

    A common question-when is a good time to open a new card? We'll talk about that, plus what "coupons" mean, and a few other details about the hobby.

    November is an excellent time to get started, so you can stash enough points/miles to plan a winter getaway!

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    17 mins
  • Time to Regroup
    Oct 18 2024

    Need to take a breath and review some of the important features of traveling with miles and points?

    This episode will focus on some of the things we have learned so far, as well as helping you refocus on this hobby before you take the next step.

    With the holidays approaching, it's the perfect time to listen in and get your free travel started!

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    19 mins
  • The Interview
    Sep 23 2024

    I am joined by two of my friends, who talk about why they are starting the hobby (or not!), what they like about some of the travel benefits, and what they hope to see in new credit card options.

    Our first interview, done on location. Don't miss this one!

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    9 mins
  • Travel Portals
    Aug 29 2024

    Each major flexible points credit card offers their own travel portal for booking using your points. But should you use them?

    We'll talk about when you should, and shouldn't. We'll also cover buying miles and points, foreign transaction fees and more!

    Don't miss this very informative episode!

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    17 mins
  • CapitalOne and CitiBank
    Aug 19 2024

    These are two excellent options to round out your wallet. What do they offer? Would they work for you? We'll talk about their spectrum of cards and if they should be a part of your miles and points journey. (spoiler-they should!)

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    16 mins
  • The Value of Cash Back Cards
    Aug 5 2024

    There's more to Miles and Points travel than straight points earnings. Cash back cards play a role, including being a great option for a card downgrade.

    Some of you may prefer to have at least one CBC in your wallet. We'll talk about the good and bad, and which one may be right for you.

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    14 mins