Mailbag #8: Earning More Points, Top Listener Hacks, Monitoring Price Drops, Paying Taxes on a Credit Card and More

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Apr 12, 2023

Listeners share their inspiring travel hacking success stories, revealing how clever strategies saved them money. The discussion dives into maximizing credit card rewards, including paying taxes with a credit card for potential perks. Chris Hutchins explores savvy flight booking tips and the importance of understanding airline points systems. Additionally, tips for free hotel amenities, online privacy, and effective travel planning tools are shared, leaving you equipped with hacks to enhance your travel experiences and save money.

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Savannah's Savings

Savannah saved $10,000 on travel using credit card points.
She also saved $1,000 annually by dropping PMI insurance and found unclaimed money for her dad.

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Alex's Amex Points

Alex accumulated 450,000 Amex points in 15 months on a $20-30k annual spend.
He maximized referral bonuses, signup bonuses, and used Rakuten for purchases.

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Zach's International Travels

Zach took three international trips in two years using points, despite no income.
He earned and redeemed 800,000 points for $29,000 worth of travel, paying only $2,000 in fees.

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