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Unlocking the power of points
Welcome
How & Why I Got Started With Points (1:05)
Why This Course is Free (1:09)
What You'll Learn in This Course (3:42)
Intro to Travel Hacking
The Ground Rules (2:16)
What are Miles and Points? (2:54)
Why Credit Card Signup Bonuses Are My Favorite Way to Earn Points
Setting Goals: Where Do You Want to Go? (6:54)
BONUS: Goals Worksheet
Credit Scores
Why Do Credit Scores Matter?
How Credit Scores are Calculated
How to Keep Your Credit Score High While Travel Hacking (6:03)
Building Your Credit
Action Step: Check and Monitor Your Credit
Credit Card Basics
Credit Card Annual Fees (and why I pay $2,000/year) (8:32)
Flexible Rewards Cards and Their Secret Powers (5:13)
Airline Cards
Hotel Cards
How to Meet Minimum Spend (Even With Low Expenses)
Easy Travel Hacking for Busy People
Overview (1:02)
Super Easy: Get $1,500+/year towards travel (2:03)
Easy Hotel Strategy: Focus on Hyatt Hotels (6:05)
Easy Airfare Strategy: Earn a Southwest Companion Pass (5:44)
Easy Vacation Rental Home Strategy: Focus on Wyndham Rewards (2:21)
General Airfare Strategy: Save Points with One Airline (2:11)
Building Your Personal Credit Card Application Strategy
Our Two Favorite Starter Cards
Chase and the 5/24 Rule (7:04)
Miles and Points with a Partner (2 Player Mode) (1:30)
Why NOT to add your Spouse as an Authorized User (1:34)
Applying as a Stay at Home Mom (0:36)
Business Cards: You Probably Qualify + Why You Want Them (12:12)
Annual Fee Waivers for Active Duty Military
How Often to Apply (4:10)
Earning a Bonus Again (5:01)
Best Free Tools to Keep Yourself Organized
First Essential Task: Set Up Online Access + Auto-Pay
Credit Karma: Monitor Your Credit (1:18)
Travel Freely: Keep Track of Card Sign Up Dates, Bonus Deadlines, and 5/24 (2:42)
Award Wallet: Track All Your Points
Card Pointers: Maximize Earning (1:47)
BONUS: Checklists to Stay Organized
Putting It All Together
Sign Up For Your First Travel Credit Card (7:58)
What To Do If You're Denied (1:53)
What to Do With Cards After 1 Year (4:36)
Common Mistakes to Avoid (5:36)
Additional Perks of Travel Credit Cards
Best Credit Card Benefits for Travelers (4:55)
Lounge Access
Purchase Protection, Extended Warranty Protection, and Cell Phone Insurance
Travel Insurance
How to Book a Flight With Miles
Overview (0:47)
How Airlines Set the Price In Miles (2:51)
Why Airline Alliances Matter (1:45)
Leverage Transfer Partners on Flexible Cards (7:03)
Leverage Layovers, Stopovers, and Open Jaws (2:16)
Alternate Strategy: Find Cheap Airfare and Cover with Flexible Points (3:41)
Video Tutorial: Award Hacker (get a sense of pricing) (2:45)
Video Tutorial: AwardLogic (find flight availability) (3:56)
Video Tutorial: Example Booking to Thailand (7:45)
BONUS: Transfer Partner Guide & Cheatsheet
Booking Lodging with Points
Overview (2:09)
Blog Feature: Maps (1:30)
Co-branded Hotel Cards (5:16)
Flexible Rewards Cards (7:19)
Video Tutorial: Stay with Points + Max My Point (find available rooms) (2:16)
Video Tutorial: AwardMapper.com (browse hotel options) (1:18)
Video Tutorial: Transfer Citi Points to Choice to get 4x value (6:00)
Hotel Tips for Families
BONUS: Hotel Upgrade Request Email Template
More Ways to Earn Points
Shopping/Cash Back Portals (1:11)
Dining Programs
Flying
Card Referrals
Credit Card Bonus Categories
Resources
Social Media Links
Affiliate Links
Bonus Content
Application Rules for Other Banks and Card Issuers
Appendix: Downloadable Resources
Transfer Partner Guide
Transfer Partner Cheatsheet
Southwest Companion Pass Guide
Chase Sapphire Preferred & Reserve Checklists
Capital One Venture and Venture X Checklists
Hawaiian Vacation on Points: Guide
Retention Offer Script
Hotel Room Upgrade Email Template
Travel Hacking Acronym Glossary
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Southwest Companion Pass Guide
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