Dive into everything from overwater bungalows and stunning sunsets to the best ways to book, budget and plan your own getaway to Bora Bora. Whether you’re already planning your own trip or just dreaming about relaxing on the white sand beaches of French Polynesia, this episode is packed with tips and inspiration to make the most of your stay.

Tune in this week as RBN co-founder and CEO Dr. Kipp Lassetter joins me to explain how to earn points on the purchase or sale of your home. He explains how this program works, the unique ways you can use RBN points, and how you can squeeze extra value out of them. If you have a home purchase or sale on the horizon, you won’t want to miss this.

While not everything went perfectly to plan— from a record-breaking heatwave in Barcelona to an uncomfortable train ride— Dr. Melissa and John had the opportunity to enjoy world-renowned cuisine, stunning art, and iconic architecture. Tune in as Dr. Melissa shares how she made it happen and offers unique travel tips for planning your own dream trip to Spain.

Elevate your hotel awards game to the next level. Ben shares his insights on the key differences between using points for flights versus hotels, and reveals the true value of various hotel point currencies. He also provides practical tips on choosing the right hotel brand for your travel needs and style. Ben even shares his secret to getting great treatment from hotels, even without top-tier status.

Insider secrets for maximizing credit card retention offers. She shares the exact script she uses when calling credit card providers, the most common mistakes to avoid, and how to decide if an offer is worth taking. With her tips, you’ll be racking up extra points and perks on your lesser-used rewards cards in no time.

Learn everything you need to know about the world of Capital One. We give you an overview of all the Capital One rewards cards, who this points system benefits most, some of the shortcomings and limitations of this points currency, and we show you the best ways to put your Capital One credit cards and points to great use.

A comprehensive strategy for evaluating your progress and making the most of your remaining spend for the year. Even if you don’t have a points plan in place yet, the strategy I share today will help you get ready for taking a more intentional approach to reaching your points goals in the future!

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.

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.