Point Me To First Class 148. Your Year in Points Review: How to Audit, Learn, and Plan Smarter
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Dec 29, 2025 Ever wondered how your travel points measured up over the year? A year-end points review can reveal what worked, what didn’t, and guide your future earning strategies. Learn how to analyze your points ecosystems and track totals. Discover how to break down your points earnings by source and calculate their redemption value to maximize your travel experiences. With actionable insights and evaluation questions, you'll be ready to refine your approach to reward programs and embark on more adventures.
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Run A Year-End Points Audit
- Do a year-end points review to evaluate what worked and what didn't with your points earning and redeeming.
- Use that data to decide what to keep, stop, or start in your points strategy next year.
Break Down Points By Currency And Source
- Track how many points you earned by currency and by earning method to let data drive your card and strategy choices.
- Use welcome bonus, referral, organic spend, portal and offer breakdowns to guide future card applications and focus.
Log Each Points Ecosystem Precisely
- Log each major points ecosystem and sum points earned per issuer over the year by checking monthly statements.
- Record points from welcome bonuses, referrals, portals, card offers, and purchases to see which methods delivered most value.