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/
Can't get enough points and miles, tips, and money saving strategies? Find all my travel-hacking episodes neatly organized in a Spotify playlist below.
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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
Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:
- 7 Easy Ways To Earn Points and Miles On Everyday Purchases - Episode 123
- Simple Ways To Earn Points and Miles Without Traveling - Episode 93
- 10 Ways To Travel Without Getting Into Debt – Episode 143
- Ways To Save Money Traveling and Cut Costs (blog post)
Read My Books:
- We Are Financially Savvy Travelers
- Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers
- Traveling With a Full-Time Job
- Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner
- Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure
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