393 |Travel Rewards Refresher 2022 | Lyn Mettler

393 |Travel Rewards Refresher 2022 | Lyn Mettler

By ChooseFI

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 Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review ChooseFI's List of Travel Rewards Cards Travel Rewards: How To Travel The World For Almost Free (The Easy Way) | ChooseFI Ep 9 Travel Rewards What Comes After Chase | Travel To Disney World For Nearly Free | ChooseFI Ep 31 Travel Rewards | Marla Taner | ChooseFI Ep 77 Families Fly Free | ChooseFI Ep 353 Turo Airbnb Vrbo Vacasa David's Vacation Club Subscribe to The FI Weekly! More Helpful Links and Resources:

Earn $1,000 in cashback with ChooseFI's 3-card credit card strategy Share FI by sending a friend ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence Track your personal finances with Personal Capital Keep learning or start a new side hustle with one of our educational courses Slash your cell phone bill without sacrificing service with Mint Mobile

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