Doug chats with Kristen Knapp about the world of travel hacking, beginning with the basic principles and strategies for earning and maximizing points & miles. Kristen shares her personal experience with travel hacking, highlights key rules and tips for getting started, offers practical advice on how to choose the right credit cards, the importance of being organized, and tips for utilizing various travel apps.
You can check out all of Kristen’s notes here: https://milehighfi.com/travelhacking/
Kristen’s credit card referral links – she gets points if you use any of the links and it’s a great way to say thanks!
#1 Beginner Travel Credit Card
Chase Sapphire Preferred (or Reserve)
Business Credit Cards
Chase Ink Business Cards
More From Chase
IHG One Rewards
Southwest Rapid Rewards
American Express
American Express Gold Card
American Express Green
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy
Capital One
Capital One Venture X
Capital One Venture
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Links
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Connect with Kristen
FI Friends Travel website
Email:
kristen@fifriendstravel.com
10xTravel website
10xTravel Best Cards list
10xTravel Insiders Facebook Group
Travel Freely App
Michael Jackson, “Michael Jackson’s Great Beers of Belgium”
MHFI Facebook group
Doug’s site
Producer Chris’s blog, Epic Financial Journey
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0:00 Introduction
12:17 Travel hacking basics
19:02 Maximizing points & miles
26:57 Credit card perks & annual fees
34:37 Understanding transferable points
43:07 Evaluating cards & opening strategies
50:04 Managing cards
56:52 Tracking credit card information
1:02:54 FI Friends Travel
1:10:45 Soundcheck – Home ownership struggles
