POINT ME TO FIRST CLASS
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Point Me to First Class is the show for professionals and business owners with higher-than-average personal or business expenses, who want to learn to leverage these expenses into credit card points they can spend on travel.

Each week, I share valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points, so you can expand your travel and expand your experiences.

Start having first-class travel experiences without the first-class price tag.

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TRAVEL TIPS

Enhancing Points Travel for Couples with Kathy & Jake

Discover what a two-player points strategy looks like in practice. Kathy is sharing how she first became interested in points, how she showed her husband Jake why he should get involved, and they’re discussing why they decided to join my program, despite already redeeming their first luxury points trip.

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The Psychology Behind Points Travel Competency

Discover how the Dunning-Kruger Effect is impacting how you approach the hobby of points travel. I’m showing you the different stages of the journey when learning the ins and outs of points travel, and how to keep moving through the stages until you reach a point of confidence and competence.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming

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Lessons from a Year-Long Worldwide Family Sabbatical with Dr. Latifat Akintade

Discover why your travel options are broader than you might think. Dr. Latifat Akintade is discussing how she has managed to take a year-long sabbatical with her family, traveling the world, sharing the truth about job security as we know it, and explaining how she’s used points throughout this adventure.

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Chase Freedom Flex Vs Chase Freedom Unlimited: Which Will Earn You More Points?

Discover how to choose between the Chase Freedom Flex and the Chase Freedom Unlimited. I’m discussing why applying for both of these cards simultaneously may not be viable, and I’m sharing the factors and statistics you need to consider when deciding which of these two cards will be the most rewarding for you.

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Travel Mishaps & the Value of Insurance with Dr. Suzy Spadafora

Discover everything you need to know about travel coverage. It’s inevitable that something will go wrong, but being properly covered offloads a lot of stress. Dr. Suzy Spadafora is sharing her favorite insurance products, walking us through how the claims process works, and covering some of the nuances around insurance and points travel specifically.

Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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The Most Important Rule in Points Travel: Chase’s 5/24 Rule with Dr. Disha Spath

A simple explanation of the Chase 5/24 rule from somebody with a special interest in the rules that govern the most impactful rewards cards. We’re discussing some common beginner mistakes, how these mistakes can stop you from getting new Chase rewards credit cards, and how you can avoid them on your own points journey.

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Points Earning in Disguise: How Cash-Back Cards Earn Transferable Points

Learn everything you need to know about earning points using cash-back cards. I’m sharing which specific cash-back cards can earn you points, the details of how to leverage these cards to earn points, and how valuable these cards can be as part of an overall rewards card portfolio.

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Getting Started with Points Travel: Making It Easy with Dr. Stephanie Jones

Tune in to discover the realities of getting started navigating the world of points and miles. Stephanie is sharing how she removed the overwhelm from learning about points travel, the details of her first rewards trip, and everything she’s learned in the early stages of her points travel adventure.

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Points Sharing for Co-Owners and Business Partners with Dr. Andrea Mabry

When multiple people own a business, creating a rewards credit card plan becomes a little more complex. However, there are ways to navigate this situation so you don’t miss out on using your business expenses to earn points. Here to discuss this topic is Dr. Andrea Mabry, a dermatologist and co-founder of Pinnacle Dermatology, a dermatology practice located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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When You and Your Partner Disagree About Points with Relationship Coach Maggie Reyes

Learn how to approach conversations about points travel with a reluctant partner. Maggie is discussing how to see what’s going on in your partner’s brain when you come to them with a points proposition, and she’s sharing her tips for bringing your partner along with you in these conversations, rather than trying to convince them or asking for permission.

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