Lisha Taylor, a friend of the show and finance enthusiast, teams up with credit card hacking expert Devon Gimbel, host of the Point Me to First Class podcast. They delve into the art of credit card hacking for travel, particularly for high-income professionals like physicians. Discover strategies to maximize rewards using existing expenses, the importance of understanding financial behaviors, and how to enjoy luxurious travel experiences without accumulating debt. Their personal anecdotes highlight the thrill and accessibility of travel hacking.
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South Africa Trip
Dr. Lisha Taylor booked a business class flight to South Africa using 90,000 points plus $500.
This trip was a "big win" as it provided luxury travel for a fraction of the $7,500 cash price.
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Maldives and Costa Rica Trips
Dr. Devon Gimbel used points for a family trip to the Maldives, covering flights and a beachfront villa.
She highlighted a more relatable win: a Costa Rica trip during spring break, costing $312 instead of $17,700.
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Credit Card Hacking Basics
Focus on two aspects: earning points and redeeming them effectively.
Consider transferable points for outsized value and choose cards based on spending habits.
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Today we are talking all about credit card hacking for travel. We have friend of WCI, Dr. Lisha Taylor, back on the podcast as well as credit card hacking guru, Dr. Devon Gimbel. They share why they think high income professionals are the perfect people to make use of credit card points, particularly for travel. They share their insights on how this works, how much time it takes, when it is worth doing and when it is not.
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