Financial Feminist

226. The Secrets of the Travel Credit Card Game with Janelle on a Jet

Apr 14, 2025
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Janelle Rupkalvis
Janelle Rupkalvis, a savvy travel expert and content creator, shares her secrets on maximizing credit card points for luxurious travel at a fraction of the cost. She reveals practical strategies for finding budget-friendly travel deals and the most common credit card mistakes to avoid. Janelle emphasizes that anyone can benefit from rewards, regardless of their income. Additionally, she shares insights on navigating airline communication for upgrades and compensation, all while advocating for financial literacy in travel.
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ANECDOTE

Iceland Trip That Sparked Passion

  • Janelle caught the travel bug on her Iceland trip in 2018 when she found an incredible $300 direct flight deal.
  • The experience sparked her passion for budget travel and travel hacking right after college.
ADVICE

Plan Trips Backwards for Savings

  • Plan your trip backwards, letting cheap flight deals dictate your destination and dates instead of the other way around.
  • This flexibility leads to massive savings and more travel options.
ADVICE

Transfer Points for Best Value

  • Use points and miles by transferring them to airline partners instead of booking through credit card portals.
  • Transferring can reduce points needed drastically, unlocking better flight options for less.
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