About this episode
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 Do you like the podcast and want to support the show? Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Links (*Some affiliate links so we might earn a commission if you buy something) 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 — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals. ** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: doug@milehighfi.com 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