About this episode
Doug and Kristen continue their conversation about travel hacking (picking up from MHFI 258), this time moving on to more advanced techniques & tips. They discuss credit card referral bonuses, maximizing redemptions, airline alliances, the intricacies of business credit cards, and the Chase 5/24 rule. Kristen also emphasizes the value of using tools & apps for tracking and optimizing points. 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 Connect with Kristen FI Friends Travel website Email: kristen@fifriendstravel.com Travel Freely App 10xTravel website 10xTravel Best Cards list 10xTravel Insiders Facebook Group Point.me Roame.travel Pointsyeah.com Credit Karma 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 7:54 Understanding referrals 15:01 Points redemption 23:41 Airline alliances 29:20 Business cards & Chase 5/24 rule 36:35 Creative spending & signup bonuses 43:48 P2 strategies & Companion Pass 50:37 Travel hacking community 53:55 FI Friends Travel 58:02 Soundcheck – The long journey home