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Straight to the Points

Do you want to take your family on amazing vacations for almost free? It's possible with the help of credit card points and miles. I'm here to teach you how!Travel is an important way to connect, restore, and celebrate. Unforgettable travel is possible with a limited budget.

Podcast · By Courtney Gardner · English · US · Official site

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Sep 21, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    25. BOGO Flights for 2 years- How to Earn a Southwest Companion Pass (opens the original)

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    Unlimited BOGO flights for almost 2 years might sound too good to be true, but it's not! In this episode, I'll break down strategies to earn a Southwest Companion Pass, which truly earns you BOGO flights, whether you pay with points or with cash. You just need to pay $5.60 for your companion, and they can joint you anywhere Southwest flies! Earning a Companion Pass isn't complicated, BUT there are some very important things to know so that you time it correctly and earn your pass for almost 2 fu

  2. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Private Island Beach and Lazy River at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point - Destination Inspiration (opens the original)

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    Hyatt Regency Coconut Point- https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/naprn-hyatt-regency-coconut-point-resort-and-spa Nauti Girl and Bad Bouy Food Boat- https://nautigirlbadbouy.com/ Beeline Fishing Charters - https://www.beelinefishingchartersllc.com/ Sign up for Rakuten and link your FREE Bilt account (you do NOT need to have a Bilt credit card) to earn Bilt points for your regular online purchases. Get 5,000 points or $50 free after spending $50 using this referral link. Rakuten referral li

  3. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    23. Airport Lounge Access for a Family - Unlock Luxury at the Airport by Opening a Credit Card (opens the original)

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    Airport lounge access can be a total game-changer when it comes to the quality of your travel days. It can also be a great way to save money at the airport, because once you're in the lounge, the food and drinks are free! In this episode, I explore the best ways to unlock lounge access for your entire family, just from opening credit cards.

  4. Episode · Aug 9, 2026

    22. Bilt Program Deep Dive- Simplifying a Complex Program (opens the original)

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    The Bilt program is a transferrable points currency that has some unique benefits but also has some complexity that can make it intimidating! It has arguably the BEST menu of transfer partners of any transferrable points currency, so it’s one that you should know about! Its main claim to fame is that you can earn points on paying rent or mortgage, but even if you do not have housing payments or do not want to use the program in this way, there is a TON of potential for value. You can even earn a

  5. Episode · Jul 27, 2026

    21. Keep, Cancel, or Downgrade? A look inside my wallet (opens the original)

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    Do you wonder what the heck you are supposed to do with credit cards once you open them? Do you keep them forever? Cancel? In this episode, I'll discuss what your options are once you've opened a card and held it for a year, and how to decide whether to keep, cancel, downgrade, product change, or ask for a retention offer. Then we will take a look in my wallet, and talk about what I plan to do with each of my cards and WHY, which can help you with your own decision-making process.

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