POINT ME TO FIRST CLASS
PODCAST

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

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.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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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.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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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.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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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.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Transfer Bonuses and Speculative Points Transfers

Tune in to discover whether it’s a good idea to speculatively transfer your flexible points to take advantage of bonuses.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Tips for Rewards Travel to Europe in Summer 2024

I share thoughts, ideas, and tips for those of you considering booking family travel to Europe in the summer of 2024.

Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Luxury Travel Strategies, Obstacles, and Mistakes with Julia Menez

Julia Menez is sharing why your points journey doesn’t have to start out a certain way in order to be successful, her favorite lessons she’s learned from opening up the conversation on her own podcast, and her strategic tips for points travel that everyone can benefit from.

Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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Everything Rewards Travel: Listener Q&A

Have your points travel questions answered as we discuss transfer bonuses, airline-specific cards, business credit cards, and maintaining a good relationship with banks. I’m also providing a framework for understanding the reasoning behind these answers, so you can decide what’s best for you.

Points Earning Strategies, Points Redeeming, Travel Tips

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You Don’t Need to Be a Points Expert to Fly First Class with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal

Discover why your points journey doesn’t have to be planned out a certain way and how to leverage your points to be able to book first-class tickets to go around the world.

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