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The Clark Howard Podcast

06.03.24 Managing Travel Rewards / Smart Shopping Carts - A Review

Jun 3, 2024
Guest Anthony reports on the latest cashier-less tech at Fairway Market. Podcast covers managing travel rewards, smart shopping carts, auto insurance rates, and AI-powered carts in NY. Insights on maximizing travel points, concerns about voice cloning, financial security, and importance of thawing credit for insurance rates.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maximize travel rewards by staying informed about changing redemption policies and being flexible with dates and destinations.
  • Embrace the convenience and efficiency of AI-powered shopping carts to enhance the overall shopping experience and minimize the risk of shoplifting.

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Challenges with Loyalty Points in Travel

Airlines and hotels are evolving their loyalty point systems, leading to devaluation of points and complicating the redemption process. Marriott's Bonvoy program serves as a prime example, where points required for stays have significantly increased. The flexibility of dates and destinations plays a critical role in maximizing point redemption value, emphasizing the need for thorough research before booking.

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