December 4, 2023
My Credit Card Journey: How It Started & What I’d Do Differently Now
Episode Description
I recently returned from a conference full of inspiring women doing new and interesting things to increase access to points travel. One of these women is Jess Field, one-third of Travel Hacking Mom, a team dedicated to teaching others how to travel for free or nearly free using points. They have an amazing podcast episode about the five cards they’d use if they were just starting their points journey now, and it got me thinking about my own points journey and what I’d do differently.
I loved the Travel Hacking Mom suggestions, but I wouldn’t get exactly the same five cards they chose. What five rewards cards would I get if I was just starting out in points travel today? Whether you’re new to points or you’re an experienced player in this game, today’s episode is full of dos and don’ts that you can’t afford to miss.
Tune in this week to discover the first five rewards credit cards I got way back in 2010 and what I would do differently if I was starting all over again. While the cards I’m sharing today may not be perfect for you, this episode is packed with considerations you need to make when choosing your first rewards cards and starting your own points journey.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- The first five rewards cards I got on my points journey and why I chose them.
- Why most of you out there should absolutely not do things the way I did.
- The first trip I redeemed using points, and why I’d probably choose something different if I knew what I know now.
- Why my thoughts about the best starter’s strategy have changed over the years.
- How the official and unofficial rules around applying for rewards cards have changed over the years.
- 5 rewards credit cards I’d use for starting my points travel journey from scratch today.
- Some considerations and recommendations you can’t ignore if you’re starting out your own points journey.
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- Jess Field: Instagram
- Travel Hacking Mom: Website
- New Rules, New Game: Strategies We’d Use If We Were Just Starting, Travel Hacking Podcast Episode 50
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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.
