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Limited-Time Offer: Chase Sapphire Preferred is Giving You 100,000 Points — Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal 🔥 Apr 11, 2025

What if I told you that you could earn $1,250+ in free travel just by making one decision? That's just a small glimpse into what could happen if you sign up for one credit card. Right now, Chase is offering a massive 100,000-point welcome bonus on the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card - This is a historically-high offer and almost double the standard 60,000-poin...

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How Long Will It Take Me To Earn Enough Rewards for a Free Trip? key questions travel hacking Apr 04, 2025

Once you discover Travel Hacking, you likely begin wondering how long it will take you to earn enough rewards to earn a free trip. The short answer? Anywhere from 3 months to 9 months, depending on a few key factors. Every person and situation is different and to account for that diversity, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for Travel Hacking. Let’s wal...

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How I Booked a Luxury Birthday Trip to Secrets Moxché Cancun for Free with Travel Hacking Mar 28, 2025

My wife & I have birthdays that are four days apart, so every year we try to get away for a birthday trip. Here’s how Travel Hacking has changed the way we celebrate… Before we had points and miles, we used to save & scrounge to try to get away for one night for our birthdays each year. Now, we've accumulated over 3 Million points & miles that we use to trav...

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The Multiplication Effect of Travel Hacking: How to Earn and Redeem Points for Maximum Value Mar 21, 2025

Imagine getting 30% back on groceries or 50% off your next vacation—not through coupons or budgeting, but by strategically earning and redeeming travel rewards points. This is the multiplication effect of Travel Hacking, and it’s how thousands of travelers unlock free flights, luxury hotels, and all-inclusive vacations without spending extra. 

Most people t...

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American Airlines Bus & Plane Review: Is It Worth the Ride? reviews Mar 14, 2025

In the non-profit work that I do, there are a few times a year when I travel to coach leaders and meet our national leadership team around the country. Whenever I travel for work without my wife and kids, my goal is to maximize my travel time to spend as little time as possible away from my family and my community. I would much rather leave home early in the...

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The 10 Biggest Travel Hacking Myths (And The Truth Behind Them) top 10 lists Mar 07, 2025

Travel Hacking sounds too good to be true, right? Free flights, luxury hotels, VIP treatment—all just for using the right credit cards?

If you’re skeptical, you’re not alone. I used to think Travel Hacking was some kind of scam or that it required spending way too much money. But after earning over 1.2 million points in a year and traveling for free multipl...

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How to Pay Taxes with a Credit Card & Earn Free Travel Rewards finances Feb 28, 2025

Most people don't know that paying your taxes with a credit card can help you earn thousands of dollars in free travel! While most people dread tax season, savvy Travel Hackers see it as an opportunity to rack up rewards points and unlock luxury vacations. Here’s why and how you should use your credit card to pay your annual and/or quarterly taxes strategica...

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From Freezing to Florida with a Trip to Disney disney success stories Feb 21, 2025

Where our family lives in the Northeast, we've endured a brutally cold winter. Before we got into Travel Hacking, we used to suffer through winters like this with no ability to escape the cold and vacation somewhere warm. Thankfully, that's not our story anymore. We were able to trade 8 Degrees for 87 Degrees, enjoy a nice resort, spend a day at Epcot, and e...

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The Best Hotel Rewards Programs & How to Get Free Stays Every Year Feb 06, 2025

Imagine booking luxury hotel stays for free—oceanfront resorts, ski lodges, city escapes, and even entire vacation homes. That’s the power of Travel Hacking when you know how to maximize hotel rewards programs.

Most people don’t realize how valuable hotel points can be. They think Travel Hacking is just about flights, but hotels are often the most expensive...

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The Fastest Ways to Earn Welcome Bonus Points Jan 31, 2025

When you first sign up for a new travel credit card, you’re typically earning 20-30% return on your spending, because you earn a welcome bonus after you spend the designated amount of money within your first few months. A common spending thresholds for many popular cards is to spend $4,000 within your first three months, and there are a number of strategies ...

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Choosing Wisely: The Best and Worst Travel Points Explained best practices Jan 24, 2025

Often, when I start talking to people about travel points & miles, they will quickly respond and say, "Oh yeah! I already have Hilton Points, or Delta Miles, or I get cash back..." While that's a great starting point, there's literally an entire world out there filled with thousands of dollars in free travel with points if you understand this key principle.....

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Your Guide to Travel Hacking a Last-Minute Trip travel hacking Jan 17, 2025

Life is full of surprises, and sometimes you find yourself needing a last-minute escape. Whether it’s a spontaneous adventure, an urgent family visit, or a well-deserved weekend retreat, planning a last-minute trip can be stressful—especially when prices for flights and hotels skyrocket. But with Travel Hacking, you can turn last-minute chaos into an afforda...

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