Point Me To First Class Devon Gimbel MD

Today, I'm joined by my friend, points-earning expert Dr. Andrea Mabry. She's here to show you exactly how to earn points by paying off your student loans or by paying for your kid's education. This is taking one of your biggest expenses and leveraging it to earn more points, and Andrea's here to show us how to make this part of a financially responsible points strategy.
 
Discover 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.
 
Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/paying-student-loans-529-plans-dr-andrea-mabry
 
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Miraval Resort is an all-inclusive, adults-only health and wellness resort that started in Tucson, Arizona, and has expanded to Austin, Texas, and The Berkshires, Massachusetts. Each location is different but has the same signature approach to wellness. So how do you know what to expect at the different locations and choose which one is right for you? That's exactly what we're diving into today.
 
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.
 
Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/miraval-resort-arpita-gupta-depalma-mindy-stimell-rauch
 
Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
 
 

Lindsay Bradley started her points and miles journey in 2011 but didn't get into extensive points travel until meeting her P2. After marrying in 2018, they took off to travel the world, doing mini retirements on points and miles. Lindsay has visited 77 countries on all seven continents and has redeemed over $300,000 worth of travel with credit card rewards.
 
Tune in this week to 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.
 
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/uk-bahrain-oman-qatar-on-points-lindsay-bradley
 
Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
 
 
 

For this conversation about how we think about ourselves in relation to money, I’m joined by one of the most brilliant women that I know, Kara Loewentheil. Kara is the Founder of The School of New Feminist Thought and creator of The Feminist Self Help Society, host of the top-rated podcast UnF*ck Your Brain, and author of the upcoming book Take Back Your Brain.
 
Tune in this week for a unique insight into how your brain thinks about money. 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.
 
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/owning-your-financial-life-kara-loewentheil
 
Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

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.
 
Dr. Suzanne Manzi, a quadruple board-certified physician and Bilt points enthusiast, is a trailblazer in the world of luxury travel. Together with her partner, she founded Doctor Wander Well Travel, a boutique travel agency specializing in curating unforgettable experiences for discerning travelers.
 
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/earn-points-more-everything-bilt-dr-suzanna-manzi
 
Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
 
 

The points hobby has changed massively over the years. We have more points-earning cards, higher sign-up bonus offers, and rewards programs themselves are becoming more innovative. But on the other hand, we’ve also seen some less positive changes, like more restrictions around acquiring rewards credit cards, stricter eligibility rules, and limitations on how many cards you can hold at once.
 
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.
 
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/5-questions-new-rewards-credit-card



And to make keeping track of all those credit card eligibility rules easier, I've made a Guide to Credit Card Eligibility Rules that you can grab for free and download! Use this guide whenever you're ready to apply for a new rewards credit card. Get your guide at https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/60
 
Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy