Episode 393

393 |Travel Rewards Refresher 2022 | Lyn Mettler

ChooseFI · Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

September 5, 202259m 47s

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Show Notes

In this episode: Travel Rewards, Credit Cards, and The Value of Rewards Points.

We all know that it can be expensive to travel, and sometimes the joy and excitement of taking that long-awaited family vacation can be overshadowed by the cost of taking the trip. But what if there was a more efficient way to travel that doesn't feel like you are breaking the bank? Well, with effective planning and the right tools this is entirely possible! This week we are once again joined by Lyn Mettler who will discuss to maximizing your spending in a way that does not deprive you, but rather rewards you!

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Timestamps:

1:30 - Introduction
3:50 - Credit Cards
7:50 - The Value of Points
16:53 - Two-Player Mode and The 5-24 Rule
20:35 - Where to Start With Travel Rewards
25:03 - Limitations and Strategy
31:33 - Why This Works With FI
33:31 - The State of Travel Part 1
37:15 - Award Charts and Wiggle Room
41:28 - Points and Hotels
48:25 - The State of Travel Part 2
50:31 - The Booking Order
58:44 - Conclusion

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