Doug chats with Kristen Knapp about the world of travel hacking, beginning with the basic principles and strategies for earning and maximizing points & miles.  Kristen shares her personal experience with travel hacking, highlights key rules and tips for getting started, offers practical advice on how to choose the right credit cards, the importance of being organized, and tips for utilizing various travel apps.

You can check out all of Kristen’s notes here: https://milehighfi.com/travelhacking/

Kristen’s credit card referral links – she gets points if you use any of the links and it’s a great way to say thanks!

• #1 Beginner Travel Credit Card
  • Chase Sapphire Preferred (or Reserve)
• Business Credit Cards
  • Chase Ink Business Cards
• More From Chase
  • IHG One Rewards
  • Southwest Rapid Rewards
• American Express
  • American Express Gold Card
  • American Express Green
  • Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy
• Capital One
  • Capital One Venture X
  • Capital One Venture

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Links

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• Connect with Kristen
  • FI Friends Travel website
  • Email: kristen@fifriendstravel.com
• 10xTravel website
• 10xTravel Best Cards list
• 10xTravel Insiders Facebook Group
• Travel Freely App
• Michael Jackson, “Michael Jackson’s Great Beers of Belgium”
• MHFI Facebook group
• Doug’s site
• Producer Chris’s blog, Epic Financial Journey

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0:00 Introduction

12:17 Travel hacking basics

19:02 Maximizing points & miles

26:57 Credit card perks & annual fees

34:37 Understanding transferable points

43:07 Evaluating cards & opening strategies

50:04 Managing cards

56:52 Tracking credit card information

1:02:54 FI Friends Travel

1:10:45 Soundcheck – Home ownership struggles