From understanding the difference between co-branded and transferable points credit cards to strategizing which card to use for large purchases like building a new house, we cover a lot of ground in this episode. You also learn about credit freezes, what they do and don’t protect you from, and why it’s a good idea to consider freezing your credit reports.

I break down what exactly sweet spot awards are, share tons of examples of sweet spots that exist today on both domestic and international routes, and give you tips for how to find and book these deals yourself. If you want to learn how to stretch your points and miles further and unlock incredible travel experiences, this is a must-listen episode.

Tune in this week to discover Niki’s tips for booking your dream safari vacation, learn about your different options, and decide what works best for you.

Discover the specific business class award flights that are considered zebras and unicorns. I dive into the specific challenges you’ll face when trying to get your hands on a zebra or a unicorn, and you’ll learn what your award-booking game plans need to include if you don’t want to come away from your awards search empty-handed.

Learn how to be able to identify which award flights are horses, which are zebras, which are unicorns, and which you can get your hands on.

framework for thinking about your expenses from a high-level perspective so you can quickly and easily identify the points-earning opportunities that you aren’t yet leveraging. Beginners will find this episode particularly eye-opening, but there are also plenty of tips here for more experienced points travelers, so there’s something for everyone.

Start uncovering not only what you want to get out of points travel but what you desire from your experience of being alive. You’ll learn the impact of introducing what Faryal calls high-definition moments into your life, what changes when you focus on writing your best chapter, and how to bring the magic of travel into your everyday life.

Everything you need to know about Chase Spending Offers. I discuss how Chase Spending Offers make already strong points-earning cards even better, and you’ll learn not only how Chase Spending Offers work but also how to integrate them into your overall points strategy.

Discover how data can get you the best value for your points. Kevin is using data and technology to dispel common myths of the award travel community, and he’s revealing the math-backed truth about what he calls the single best points-earning credit card on the market. Whether you’re new to award travel or a seasoned points traveler, this episode is packed with value and insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Learn about an unforgettable trip taken by a member of the Point Me to First Class Community. This trip is on many of your bucket lists, and Dr. Laura Jana is here today to discuss why she decided to book this trip, why you don’t need to book all your trips on points, and hopefully inspire you for your next amazing trip, whether you book it using points or not.