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

Racking Up Points with Chase Spending Offers

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.

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An Analytic Approach to Points Travel with Kevin Zanes

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.

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You Don’t Need to Use Points for Every Trip with Dr. Laura Jana

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.

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Earning Points for Paying Student Loans or 529 Plans with Dr. Andrea Mabry

Learn how to earn tons of points for expenses you already have: student loans or paying for your child’s education. You can’t use your cards to pay directly towards student loans or a 529 plan, but Andrea is sharing an amazing workaround to earn points from fulfilling these huge expenses.

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Choosing a Miraval Resort for Your Next Getaway with Arpita Gupta DePalma and Mindy Stimell-Rauch

Tune in this week because I’m joined by Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma and Dr. Mindy Stimell-Rauch, and we’re comparing the three Miraval Resorts and their offerings in terms of accommodation, food, service, and activities available at each location, so you know what to expect and can decide which best suits your needs for your next getaway using points.

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From the UK to Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar on Points with Lindsay Bradley

Discover some unique uses of points for premium flights. Lindsay gives her insights into some of the challenges and opportunities of constructing a multi-country trip itinerary, and you’ll learn how to put perks like hotel free-nights certificates to use to offset the cost of travel.

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Money Mindset and Owning Your Financial Life with Kara Loewentheil

Tune in this week for a unique insight into how your brain thinks about money. You’ll discover the lies you’ve been taught about yourself and money, particularly if you were socialized as a female, and most importantly, you’ll learn what you can do to break the cycle and build a money mindset that actually serves you.

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Earn Points for Paying Your Rent and More: Everything Bilt with Dr. Suzanne Manzi

Earning transferable points is key to unlocking some of the best possible deals on flights and hotel stays. But which of the points currency ecosystems best suits your specific needs? Well, there’s a newbie in the transferable points currency family: the Bilt points ecosystem, and it might just be the one for you. To help me explore the Bilt points world, I’m joined by Dr. Suzanne Manzi.

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5 Questions You Can’t Ignore When Applying for a New Rewards Credit Card

Tune in this week to discover the top five questions you simply can’t afford to ignore when you’re considering applying for a new rewards credit card. These questions will save you from getting the right card at the wrong time, ending up with the wrong cards at any time, and making the mistakes that could prevent you from earning the most points possible.

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Miles Ahead: Strategies for Smart Mileage Purchases

Tune in this week to discover a current promotion to purchase miles for the Lufthansa Miles & More program. In this episode, I share an amazing deal for the right person, help you identify whether it’s right for you, and you’ll learn exactly how you can maximize this opportunity for some amazing award travel.

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