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Once you're sold on the value of earning points for your expenses, you might be overlooking cash-back rewards credit cards and focusing only on points-earning cards. But that would be a mistake, because some cash-back cards are actually points earning cards in disguise.   Discover everything you need to know about earning points using cash-back cards. I’m sharing which specific cash-back cards can earn you points, the details of how to leverage these cards to earn points, and how valuable these cards can be as part of an overall rewards card portfolio.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/cash-back-cards-transferable-points   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy   Get my Cash-Back Credit Card Cheat Sheet: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/cashback

Stephanie Jones is a physician and a mother of two girls. She has a lifelong love of travel and has always been the trip planner of the family. However, she has always operated on a strict budget, doing the most travel for the least amount of money. When she discovered points travel, an entirely new world of opportunities opened up.   Discover the realities of getting started navigating the world of points and miles. Stephanie is sharing how she removed the overwhelm from learning about points travel, the details of her first rewards trip, and everything she’s learned in the early stages of her points travel adventure.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/getting-started-points-travel-stephanie-jones   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

When multiple people own a business, creating a rewards credit card plan becomes a little more complex. However, there are ways to navigate this situation so you don’t miss out on using your business expenses to earn points. Here to discuss this topic is Dr. Andrea Mabry, a dermatologist and co-founder of Pinnacle Dermatology, a dermatology practice located in Little Rock, Arkansas.   Dr. Andrea Mabry is an expert when it comes to creating a rewards credit card and points plan that incorporates your business partners. If you want to know how you and your business partners or co-owners can create a cohesive plan that benefits everyone involved, this episode is for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/points-sharing-business-dr-andrea-mabry   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

How do you get your partner or spouse on board with joining you in earning and using points for travel? Maggie Reyes is a Master Certified Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious women create their best marriages without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives.    Maggie is discussing how to see what’s going on in your partner’s brain when you come to them with a points proposition, and she's sharing her tips for bringing your partner along with you in these conversations, rather than trying to convince them or asking for permission.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/partner-points-maggie-reyes   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

Is it a good idea to speculatively transfer points from a credit card account to an airline account? This is a particularly relevant question this week because three of the major transferable points currencies (Amex, Chase, and Capital One) are currently offering transfer bonuses when you move points from your credit card accounts to specific airline transfer partners for a limited time.   Discover whether it’s a good idea to speculatively transfer your flexible points to take advantage of bonuses. I’m sharing the specific offers that are on the market as of July 2023, and I’m showing you the risks you need to consider when trying to maximize the potential value of your transferable points.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/speculative-points-transfers   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

I'm joined by my client and good friend, Dr. Bonnie Koo, a points-travel convert. We’re discussing one of our shared loves: the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program.   Discover everything you need to know about the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program. We're discussing why Hyatt's Loyalty Program is our favorite hotel rewards program, some of the amazing upgrades that make Hyatt a great choice for families, and why you don't need to stay with Hyatt super frequently to take advantage of some unique and unrivaled offerings.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/world-of-hyatt-dr-bonnie-koo   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

With the Olympics taking place in Paris next summer, there will be a significant impact on travel to Europe in 2024, and you can expect some unique challenges to arise.   Discover how to navigate the obstacles of planning a family trip to Europe in 2024. Whether you're going for the Olympics, planning to travel all summer long, or just organizing a short getaway with your family, this episode covers everything you need to know about using points to reduce out-of-pocket costs while traveling during a busy period.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/rewards-travel-europe   Want to learn how to use points to travel business class to Europe next summer? Come to my Secrets to Finding Business Class Award Flights to Europe workshop on July 15th, 2023: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/europe2024 

Do you know the difference between a charge card versus a credit card when it comes to accumulating points? It’s possible that you have one, or even a few, without realizing that they’re not exactly the same thing as a traditional credit card. So today, we’re taking a closer look at what makes a charge card different from a credit card.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/charge-cards-vs-credit-cards   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

I'm welcoming back Kelly, The Points and Miles Doc, to the podcast. We're talking about points strategies when you have a points partner, commonly referred to as a P2 or player two in the points travel world.   Discover how to choose a partner for your points and miles journey. We're discussing some of the common misconceptions around who can be your P2 in the game of credit card points, the advantages of having a player two, and how to make decisions regarding your own P2 strategy so you can diversify and maximize your points potential.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/p2-strategies-maximize-points   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

I’m joined by two guests who are here to discuss a points-earning opportunity that could potentially earn you one million or more American Express Membership Rewards Points. Leslie and Demma have recently leveraged the purchase of a home to earn a huge points reward, and they’re here today to share their experiences and advice with all of us.   Discover how to get potentially one Amex Point per dollar of the purchase price of your home, with no limit on the number of points you can earn, and without needing to use a credit card for the purchase.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/1-million-points-one-purchase   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy