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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Zac Hood of @itravelfreely was a full-time teacher and non-profit director, and is the founder of the popular award travel tool Travel Freely. In this episode, Zac and I discuss some ideas for how to earn more points, even if you are on a teacher's salary or non-profit salary and don't have the ability to pump hundreds of thousands of dollars of spend through your credit cards. We also discuss some of the great features of the Travel Freely app, which you can find in the show notes.  One of the best ways to earn a lot more points with each purchase this quarter is with the Chase Freedom Flex card, which earns 5x on Walmart and Paypal in 4th Quarter 2021. Additionally, there is a special promotion this quarter to earn another 4x bonus points on your top spend category, which could be travel, dining, home improvement, streaming, gas, drug stores or more. That means you could potentially earn up to 9 times the points without inflating your budget! Also, the Chase Freedom Flex has no annual fee. Check out the link in the show notes if you are interested in learning more about this card, and feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @geobreezetravel to learn about the 9x stack. Remember, never ever apply for cards through Google - always use a friend or creator's links. And now, on with the show!  As you are doing your holiday shopping, you'll often wish you had a gift card for the exact amount you need so you don't have to worry about wasting a little bit of money or buying something you don't need just to use up the last bit. With Fluz, you can buy gift cards in the exact amount you need on the spot, including tax and tips for restaurants! Download the app via my referral code: GEOBREEZETRAVEL and start earning cashback every day! Thank you to Fluz for partnering with this episode of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast!  Download the Fluz app at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST  Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (02:46) - Get To Know "Travel Freely" (05:02) - Credit Card Debt Navigation (08:16) - Minimum Spending Challenges (14:19) - First Trip Experience (20:34) - Transition to Travel Freely (24:00) - Cost of Travel Freely (28:48) - Card Recommendations Algorithm (33:52) - Key Travel Advice (36:51) - Conclusion You can find Zac at:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itravelfreelyTravel Freely website: https://my.travelfreely.net/share?bref=jminTravel Freely app: https://my.travelfreely.net/app_store?bref=jmin  Chase Freedom Flex: https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-freedom-flex/?aff=gbt  You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravelCredit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cardsMasterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching  Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Carter Cofield of @cofield_advisor is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs save money on taxes. He's spent years learning the best tax savings strategies so that he can teach them to entrepreneurs and business owners everywhere. He’s also the owner of Cofield’s Concepts which is a financial literacy website teaching people how to make more money, pay less taxes, and be their own boss! In this episode, Carter and I discuss tax considerations if you're getting deeper into the points hobby. Are points taxable? What about bank bonuses? Will the IRS get mad at you if you use personal expenses to meet minimum spends for business credit cards? What are some tax writeoffs you can get for being in this hobby? Get excited to find out! If you are a small business owner, one of the best cards to have is the Chase Ink Business Unlimited. You'll earn an easy 1.5x for all of your business expenses and pay no annual fee! Additionally, you can consolidate your Chase log-ins so that your Chase Ink accounts are under the same login as your Chase Sapphire account. That way, the cashback introductory bonus you earn on the Chase Ink Business Unlimited card can be used as travel points when transferred to a Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Sapphire Reserve! Remember: never ever ever apply for a card through Google. Always use a friend or creator's links when you apply. This podcast was made in partnership with the Fluz App. The Fluz marketing team is open to working with small creator channels, and I have personally made more than $700 through Fluz’s cashback and referral program in just a few weeks. Would you be interested in a PAID collaboration with Fluz? If so, Step 1: download the app via my referral code: GEOBREEZETRAVEL and get three (3) vouchers to earn up to 35% cashback on merchants such as CVS, UberEats, Doordash and more! Step 2: send me an email at julia@geobreezetravel.com letting me know you’d be interested in hosting a paid giveaway, and I’ll introduce you to the Fluz team! Download the Fluz app at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST Card of the week: Chase Ink Business Unlimited card https://milevalue.com/creditcards/chase-ink-business-unlimited/?aff=gbt Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Taxes and Travel Hacking (05:50) - Taxation of Credit Card Rewards and Income (11:08) - Reporting Taxable Income from Rewards (18:18) - Tax Implications of Hiring Family Members (22:40) - Legal Taxation and Avoiding Greed (26:05) - Tax Deductions for Travel Bloggers (29:02) - Finding a Knowledgeable CPA (36:06) - Maximizing Financial Potential and Resources You can find Carter at: Instagram: http:/www.instagram.com/cofield_advisor You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Caroline Lupini of @caroline.lupini has been a digital nomad since 2014 and points and miles have been a big part of her travel strategy. She's been to 88 countries and hopes to visit them all some day! She's had her work featured in Business Insider, Flyer Talk, 10x Travel, Upgraded Points, Milion Mile Secrets, and many other reputable channels. In this episode, Caroline and I discuss how she balances her digital nomad lifestyle and also some next-level resources she uses to rig her award booking itineraries, find availability, and more. If you love hearing "there's an app for that" whenever you have a points and miles question, you will love my free weekly newsletter. Each week, I send out an app of the week recommendation for how to stay organized or earn more points and miles without opening a new credit card. Each newsletter also includes a secret link to a free coaching call with me, first come first serve! Sign up for the newsletter at www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching! If you're trying to stay under 5/24 but want to add more cards to your wallet, don't forget about all the great points-earning debit cards out there! Fluz is introducing a new debit card that lets you earn 2% back and you can fund the debit card with Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, ACH, and more! You can use this debit card anywhere where Visa is accepted. Early access will be granted to those who have been active on the Fluz app. Download the Fluz app using the link in the show notes and get excited for this new debit card! Thank you to Fluz for partnering with this episode of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast! Download the Fluz app at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Travel Hacking Skills and Resources (04:33) - Using First-Class Flights to Move On (07:26) - The Importance of Networking for Career Success (12:13) - Strategies for Finding the Best Travel Deals (16:52) - Applying for New Credit Cards Before Travel (20:24) - Reduced Coaching Calls and Travel Options (25:01) - Ordering Proctored Tests Online (30:56) - Using Tools like Google Flights and ITA Matrix You can find Caroline at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline.lupini You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Richard Kerr is the director of travel rewards at Bilt. He is a veteran Naval officer and founder of the Award Travel 101 Facebook community. He’s one of the foremost experts in points and miles strategy, featured in Forbes, US News, Money Magazine, Kiplinger Personal Finance and presented at #SXSW 2017. Richard has visited over 45 countries, lived in England and Japan, and spends his spare time dissecting loyalty program award charts to maximize the value of points and miles. Richard holds a BBA in International Business and has his wife and two small children in tow for his travels as often as possible. In this episode, Richard and I discuss his career journey as a points and miles creator, his current role at Bilt, and all the features of the new Bilt program -- a program that has no annual fee, lets you earn interest on your points bank, points on rent payments, and more! Currently, there is a reallllly long waitlist for getting the Bilt card. Thousands upon thousands of people. But I have a promo code for you to skip the line! Use the code "GEOBREEZEXBILT" in all caps at https://www.biltrewards.com/waitlist and you'll get your Bilt application fast-tracked.  Here's how to get more than 35% back on your next $30 at GrubHub: Sign up for Fluz using the link in the show notes, and you'll get 3 vouchers, each worth 35% back. Use each one to purchase a separate $10 gift card on GrubHub through the Fluz app and load all three gift cards into your GrubHub account. Easy! Even better, the gift cards code as dining purchases so you'll earn extra points if you use a credit card that gives bonus points for dining. Download the Fluz app using the link in the show notes. Thank you to Fluz for partnering with this episode of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast! Download the Fluz app at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST Sign up for Bilt at: https://www.biltrewards.com/waitlist Use the code "GEOBREEZEXBILT" (all caps) to jump the waitlist Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Earning Points on Rent (06:31) - Transitioning from Hobby to Career (12:23) - Journey to Joining The Points Guy (16:12) - The Opportunity with BILT and Ankur Jane (18:46) - Earning Points on Rent with the BILT Mastercard (24:10) - Strategies to Earn Points on Rent with BILT (31:33) - Targeting the Next Generation of Renters (36:18) - Conclusion You can find Richard at: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Victoria M. Walker from @vikkienotvicky is a senior travel reporter at The Points Guy covering deep-dives and features, currently focusing on giving you the latest and greatest news on Coronavirus and travel. In this episode, Victoria and I discuss what to expect in the post-pandemic travel world, how to approach travel visas, and how to mitigate the risks of your travel getting completely upended by the pandemic. Traveling is definitely more challenging than it used to be, and we've all heard various horror stories about having to reschedule or losing money on a trip because plans just didn't work out. But not all hope is lost! Come join us for this month's masterclass and group coaching session all about travel horror stories and the different resources and tools that you can use to get an actual human on the phone, get your money back, handle a medical crisis, and more. Did you know you can get 5x to anything with the Fluz app? Here's how: link up your PayPal account to the Fluz app and link your Chase Freedom Flex card to your PayPal account, which earns 5x on PayPal purchases this quarter. Buy a gift card to Bowery Labs -- this will generate a fee-free Visa or Mastercard for you that you can use virtually anywhere! Download the Fluz app using the link in the show notes. Thank you to Fluz for partnering with this episode of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast! Download the Fluz app at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Post-Pandemic Travel (05:44) - Future Travel Plans and Priorities (08:52) - Traveling to Thailand During the Pandemic (13:24) - Challenges and Experiences in Pandemic Travel (20:09) - From Broke College Student to Travel Blogger (24:51) - Memorable Trips and Points Redemption (31:23) - Staying Informed About Travel Restrictions (36:37) - Conclusion You can find Vikki at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikkienotvicky You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Dustin Waller of @wallerswallet hosts a Youtube channel that teaches viewers how to find the cards that work best for them and how to make the most of their points with award travel. In this episode, Dustin and I discuss how he grew his points YouTube channel, and also how the magic of points and miles helped him and his wife grow their family by making in-vitro fertilization more affordable by traveling abroad for the procedure. When you sign up with Fluz using my referral code GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST, you'll receive 3 vouchers to earn up to 35% cashback on merchants such as Grubhub, CVS, and more. You also earn a high cashback voucher for each friend you refer to the app! And if you would be interested in hosting a PAID collaboration with Fluz, send me an email at julia@geobreezetravel.com letting me know you're interested, and I'll introduce you to the marketing team! Check out the show notes to download the Fluz app! Thank you to Fluz for partnering with us on this episode of the Geobreeze Travel podcast! Download the Fluz app at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: IVF in the Czech Republic (04:18) - Credit Card Points and Lessons Learned (09:08) - Tips for Getting Started with Points and Miles (15:27) - Growing an Audience in the Points and Miles Community (21:29) - Content Creation, Reviews, and Coaching in the Miles Space (24:42) - Using Award Travel for Medical Procedures (29:59) - Navigating Challenges and Retrieving Miles (34:00) - Conclusion You can find Dustin at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallerswallet Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WallersWallet You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Aidi from @whynotfrugal is a wife and mom of three kids currently based in Houston, and she's definitely one of the OGs of the award travel lifestyle. In this episode, Aidi and I discuss some next-level tips for how she and her family have gotten to take quite a few first-class trips around the world, including a detailed breakdown of an incredible trip to Singapore. Aidi also lets us know which of these methods sadly no longer exist, and which ones are still available for you to leverage. Different tools and methods for supercharging your points earnings come and go. I keep a list of some of my favorite tools at https://www.geobreezetravel.com/tools. Some of these let you earn points that you can apply to travel, such as by converting your Rakuten points to Amex points, and some let you earn cashback through Visa gift cards and other store cards. Remember: always be sure to use someone's referral links whenever you sign up for a new app! One of my favorite tools to use for stacking points is the Fluz app. For example, if you're looking to earn more points on excursions, try this stack: buy a Groupon giftcard through Fluz for the exact amount the excursion costs on Groupon. Then, click through Rakuten.com to go to Groupon.com and use the gift card you just bought from Fluz. I've earned almost 20% more cashback on travel excursions or even spa treatments with this trick. Thank you to Fluz for partnering with us on this episode of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast. Download the Fluz app at: https://joinfluz.app.link/GEOBREEZETRAVELPODCAST Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction: Tips on Saving Money on Flights (06:37) - Strategy of Opening Credit Cards (11:09) - Credit Score and Accumulating Points (23:48) - Family Travel and Booking in Advance (27:40) - Tips for Opening Multiple Credit Cards (30:32) - Affordable Properties, Earning Points, and Booking Trips (38:11) - Conclusion You can find Aidi at: Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/whynotfrugal You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Kyle Potter is the executive editor of the @thriftytraveler website. Prior to joining Thrifty Traveler in 2018, he was a political reporter for The Associated Press. In this episode, Kyle and I discuss how to find cheap flight deals, and also an amazing trip he got to take on EVA Air, in all of its Hello Kitty glory. Check out the link below to sign up for Thirfty Traveler emails. And if you would like to try out Thrifty Traveler premium, which filters results down to your home airport and sends you advance notice about deals on business class and flash sales, use the code GEOBREEZE to get $10 off an annual subscription. And make sure you check out my free newsletter as well! Each week, I send out an app of the week recommendation to help you stay organized or earn more points with different apps. The newsletter also includes a secret link each week to a free points and miles coaching call with me. You won't find this link anywhere other than in the newsletter! Sign up using the links in the show notes. And now, on with the show! What's a good next card to get? The CardGenie feature of the Travel Freely app prepares customized recommendations for you, based on what cards you already have, your 5/24 status, and current offers available on the market. You can even set filters based on if you are looking to open business credit cards, avoid international transaction fees, or earn points with a particular loyalty program. Check out the app for free by using the link in the show notes. Thank you to Travel Freely for partnering with us on this episode of the Geobreeze Travel podcast! Travel Freely website: https://my.travelfreely.net/share?bref=jmin Travel Freely app: https://my.travelfreely.net/app_store?bref=jmin Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro: Travel App & Cards (06:36) - Cheap Flight Tips (10:16) - Freelance Writing & Weddings (14:42) - Loyal Customers & Subscriptions (20:48) - Medical Bills & Reopening (25:09) - Flight Deal Strategies (32:31) - Bali Savings & Resources (38:04) - Conclusion You can find Kyle at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriftytraveler Twitter: https://twitter.com/kpottermn You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Lori from @lorisfamilytravel is a Wife and Mom of 4 kids living in the Phoenix, AZ. She loves cooking and creating, chocolate chip cookies, and home improvement projects. She is constantly thinking about where her family can adventure next, but of course always on a budget! In this episode, Lori and I discuss a highly requested topic: how can you do a Disney vacation on points and miles? We discuss how to do hotels, park tickets, where to find cheaper souvenir options and more! Whether your dream trip is Disney World, Europe, the South Pacific, or somewhere else, points and miles can make it more affordable! If you're a beginner and not sure where to start, I offer personalized coaching to help you with your travel goals. We'll put together a personalized 12-month points and miles strategy, and you'll also get a couple of video calls with me, and monthly check-ins and personalized support whenever you have questions about how to earn or redeem your points. Sign up for an introductory call at https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly If you've been following along with our podcast, you know that the best way to get a lot of points quickly is through credit card sign-up bonuses, which are structured like, "get 100k points after spending $3000 in 3 months." It's imperative that you don't accidentally miss this deadline, since that introductory period is your best way to earn a lot of points. Use the Travel Freely app to send you reminders about upcoming bonus deadlines, so that you never miss out on tens of thousands of points! You can download the free Travel Freely app by using the links below. Thank you to Travel Freely for partnering with us on this episode of the Geobreeze Travel podcast! Travel Freely website: https://my.travelfreely.net/share?bref=jmin Travel Freely app: https://my.travelfreely.net/app_store?bref=jmin Timestamps: (00:00) - Credit Card Bonuses Focus (05:35) - Disney Vacations with Intent (10:03) - Saving on Disney with Points (13:15) - Free Disney Stay Strategies (17:27) - Budget Tips and More (21:57) - Speaker's Disney Experience (27:19) - Begin Disney Journey (30:51) - Lori's Disney Hacks You can find Lori at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loristravelhacks You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.

(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Ryan from @profits and points is an enthusiast of all things personal finance, award travel, credit cards, investing, and helping others. He is based in Washington DC, and during the day, he works as a senior data analyst. In this episode, we talk about how to get started with points and miles, when is it worth it (or not) to get airline and hotel status, and lessons Ryan has learned from starting an e-commerce business to earn points and money. There are so many ways to monetize this hobby or use your side gigs to earn more points and miles! These methods can include selling on Amazon, hosting on AirBnb, and more! If you're interested in learning about different side gigs that can earn you a lot more points and miles and money, check out this month's masterclass where we will cover ideas on how to get started! Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Tracking all of your credit card annual fees and when they are due can get time-consuming, especially if you are juggling dozens of cards like I do. Luckily, the Travel Freely app keeps me organized by sending me an email reminder whenever one of my annual fees is coming up so that I can call the credit card companies to ask for a retention offer, downgrade, or cancel the card if it no longer serves my strategy. Check out the Travel Freely app by using the link in the show notes. The app is 100% free! Thank you to Travel Freely for partnering with us on this episode of the Geobreeze Travel podcast! Travel Freely website: https://my.travelfreely.net/share?bref=jmin Travel Freely app: https://my.travelfreely.net/app_store?bref=jmin Timestamps: (00:00) - Ryan's Points Journey (05:45) - Earning via Side Gigs (08:53) - Maximize Card Benefits (14:43) - Spontaneous Travel with Points (19:02) - Airport, Delta, Plans (23:35) - Train vs. Plane, Future (26:42) - E-Commerce Points Earning (31:06) - E-Commerce Tips and Redemption You can find Ryan at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profitsandpoints You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.