The 10 Commandments of Credit Card Rewards

CARDS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE, IN ORDER: http://www.moneywithkatie.com/2023travel

If you’ve ever wanted to take a more intentional approach to your credit cards and travel (or just tune up an existing approach!), this week’s episode is a must-listen. 

File “travel rewards” under the “sounds too good to be true but isn’t” category, with the major caveat that it’s a little like playing with fire: As long as your spending habits aren’t flammable, you stand to gain a lot.

We called in travel rewards pro Benét Wilson—former Senior Cards Editor at The Points Guy and freelance aviation journalist—to weigh in and pressure-test our Money with Katie strategy, because this landscape is always changing—and the episode made me realize there’s at least one hotel card I need to consider adding to my wallet lineup.

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Mentioned in the Episode

• Money with Katie's 2023 Travel Rewards Strategy: http://www.moneywithkatie.com/2023travel
• How to Travel For Free 101 Series: https://www.morningbrew.com/money-with-katie/subscribe/travel-rewards-101
• The Points Guy's 10 Commandments of Credit Card Rewards: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/ten-credit-card-commandments/amp/
• Rich Girl Roundup on how credit works: https://link.chtbl.com/QXmxdYU_
• How TPG staffers track their credit card miles/points: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/tpg-strategies-track-points-miles-cards/amp/
• Chase 5/24 rule: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/ultimate-guide-chase-5-24-rule/
• Chase Sapphire sign-up bonus: https://financebuzz.com/chase-sapphire-48-month-rule
• How to redeem points: https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/airlines/beginners/
• Cash or points for travel? Here's how to decide: https://moneywithkatie.com/blog/cash-or-points-for-travel
• The Points Guy calculator: https://thepointsguy.com/calculator/
• Chase transfer partners (as of April 2023): https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/chase-transfer-partners-guide
• American Express transfer partners (as of April 2023): https://thepointsguy.com/guide/membership-rewards-partner-guide/

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