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July 11, 2024 40 mins

Have you ever flown business or first class? Want to fly premium cabins more often without dishing out a lot of cash? Dave Grossman has spent over 15 years traveling the world in first class using points and miles, saving tens of thousands of dollars. He breaks down the differences between points, miles, and cashback, and explains why transferable points offer the ultimate flexibility. 

Dave also shares insights on how to exponentially earn more rewards to afford business and first-class tickets, the best times to book these flights, and the importance of being flexible with dates and locations.

If you’re looking for more advanced travel hacking strategies beyond opening new credit cards and using shopping and dining portals, this episode is packed with valuable tips and strategies to elevate your travel experiences using points and miles.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/cash-back-vs-points/ 

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Connect With Dave Grossman: 

Website: MilesTalk.com

Read Book: Miles Talk: Live Your Wildest Travel Dreams Using Miles and Points 

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With over 38K members, join Miles Talk Facebook group  

Instagram: @milestalk

 

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Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. 

 

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CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link. 

SafetyWing for travel medical insurance in your home country or anywhere you travel.  

Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader. 

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