143. How to Hack Luxury Travel with Credit Card Points feat. Megan Lanford

In this episode, travel hacking expert Megan Lanford reveals how to leverage credit card points for luxury travel on a budget. Megan shares her strategies for accumulating and maximizing travel rewards, allowing her family to enjoy over 6 trips annually while saving $20,000 a year.

Key topics include:

• Responsible use of credit cards for travel points

• Strategies for earning large sign-up bonuses

• How travel hacking can improve your credit score

• Real examples of luxury travel achieved through points

• Tips for managing multiple credit cards and staying organized

• How couples can maximize their point earnings together

Megan also introduces her Travel Points Academy course and offers a free Travel Points 101 guide for listeners looking to start their travel hacking journey. Whether you're a budget traveler or a luxury seeker, this episode provides valuable insights on how to make your travel dreams a reality through strategic use of credit card rewards.

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TIMESTAMPS:

02:18 - Introduction to Megan Lanford and her expertise in travel hacking

03:06 - Explanation of responsible credit card use for travel points

08:18 - Strategy for accumulating large sign-up bonuses

10:29 - How credit scores are impacted (and often improved) by this strategy

14:47 - Example of flying first-class to Italy for only $14 in taxes

17:52 - Breakdown of actual costs for luxury travel using points

21:36 - Insight into how much spending is required to earn significant points

24:49 - Tips for managing multiple credit cards and staying organized

27:47 - How couples can maximize point earnings together

30:17 - Examples of luxury accommodations available through points

31:59 - Introduction to Megan's Travel Points Academy course

32:41 - Information about Megan's free Travel Points 101 guide

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Connect with Megan on Instagram: @pointstooparadise

Free Travel Points 101 Guide

Travel Points Academy 

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