Rove is a new loyalty platform that lets you earn transferable miles on hotel stays, flights, and everyday online shopping—no credit card required. In my conversation with Rove’s Director of Travel and Marketing, Carissa Rawson, we break down how the platform works, where the biggest earning opportunities are, and why its high multipliers and unique transfer partners make it a compelling addition to any travel rewards strategy. Listen to hear the common mistakes new users make, what’s coming next for Rove, and the special bonuses available for podcast listeners.

Learn the exact five-step checklist you should use to prepare for holiday spending. I’ll show you how to map out your purchases, plan which cards to use, set up the right shopping portals and tools, and protect yourself from missed or untracked points. These are the steps to take before, during, and after my holiday shopping to ensure I earn as many points as possible while keeping the process simple.

Discover how credit card points can become a pathway to freedom, abundance, and the experiences you actually want to live. In this episode, business coach Dielle Charon shares how learning to use points changed not only the way she travels, but what she believes she deserves. From shifting out of scarcity to claiming ease and luxury with confidence, this conversation shows how points can create support, celebration, and possibility in your travel and your life.

If you’ve ever looked at Google Flights and wondered whether to use points or cash for your next trip, Points Path makes the answer clear. This browser extension works seamlessly within your browser when you’re searching flights to instantly show you which option offers the best value. Created by award travel expert Julian Kheel, Points Path focuses on simplicity — taking the guesswork out of choosing flights so you always know the smartest way to book.

If you’ve ever spent too much time trying to figure out which shopping portal or credit card will earn you the most points, Savewise makes it effortless. This powerful online tool combines the best shopping portal payouts with card-linked offers so you can earn more points on every online purchase without wasting time or getting lost in frustration — just in time for holiday shopping.

If you’ve ever lost track of a credit card annual fee deadline or forgotten how much you’ve spent toward earning a welcome bonus offer, you’re not alone. Travel Freely helps you track every sign-up bonus, spending goals, and annual fees so you can stay organized and maximize your rewards. Founder Zac Hood joins Devon to share how the app works, why he built it, and how it helps travelers manage multiple cards without the stress.

If you’ve ever struggled to remember which credit card to use for a purchase or lost track of your card-specific offers, this episode is for you. Emmanuel Crouvisier, creator of the CardPointers app, shares how automation can simplify your rewards strategy. Learn how CardPointers helps you pick the right card for every purchase, track your Amex, Chase, and Citi offers, and never miss a chance to earn more points or use your credits.

American Express has refreshed both the personal and business Platinum Cards in 2025. With higher annual fees, bigger but more complicated credits, and changes to bonus categories, these updates have left many cardholders wondering whether the cards are still worth it. In this episode, I share what’s new, what’s missing, and why the business Platinum refresh may be more valuable than the personal version.

Award travel has changed. Credit card issuers are tightening eligibility, airlines are restricting partner award space, and transfer ratios aren’t always what they used to be. But points are still one of the most powerful ways to unlock incredible travel — if you know how to adapt. Learn the key trends, reshaping points and the four skills you need to succeed in today’s changing award travel landscape.

Learn the seven keys to better award flight bookings with transferable credit card points. From transfer partners and alliances to booking calendars and search tools, these strategies help you finally stop getting stuck and start booking the flights you’ve been saving points for.