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143. How to Hack Luxury Travel with Credit Card Points feat. Megan Lanford
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In this episode, travel hacking expert Megan Lanford reveals how to leverage credit card points for luxury travel on a budget. Megan shares her strategies for accumulating and maximizing travel rewards, allowing her family to enjoy over 6 trips annually while saving $20,000 a year.
Key topics include:
Responsible use of credit cards for travel points
Strategies for earning large sign-up bonuses
How travel hacking can improve your credit score
Real examples of luxury travel achieved through points
Tips for managing multiple credit cards and staying organized
How couples can maximize their point earnings together
Megan also introduces her Travel Points Academy course and offers a free Travel Points 101 guide for listeners looking to start their travel hacking journey. Whether you're a budget traveler or a luxury seeker, this episode provides valuable insights on how to make your travel dreams a reality through strategic use of credit card rewards.
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TIMESTAMPS:
02:18 - Introduction to Megan Lanford and her expertise in travel hacking
03:06 - Explanation of responsible credit card use for travel points
08:18 - Strategy for accumulating large sign-up bonuses
10:29 - How credit scores are impacted (and often improved) by this strategy
14:47 - Example of flying first-class to Italy for only $14 in taxes
17:52 - Breakdown of actual costs for luxury travel using points
21:36 - Insight into how much spending is required to earn significant points
24:49 - Tips for managing multiple credit cards and staying organized
27:47 - How couples can maximize point earnings together
30:17 - Examples of luxury accommodations available through points
31:59 - Introduction to Megan's Travel Points Academy course
32:41 - Information about Megan's free Travel Points 101 guide
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