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Episode 5: The 10 Commandments of Points & Miles

Gunnar and Kyle go back to basics on the pod: It’s not the Five D’s of Dodgeball, it’s the 10 Commandments of Points and Miles. Whether you’re just getting started with travel rewards or consider yourself a pro, this (only slightly irreverent) list can help you take things to the next level with your points. The guys also break down a troubling trend in frequent flyer programs … and Kyle roasts Gunnar for his clothes. 00:00 Making memes & fun new airline routes https://thriftytraveler.com/news/airl... 04:15 Something hot: Revisiting that huge new 100K bonus https://thriftytraveler.com/news/cred... 08:27 Something cold: U.S. airlines are pulling the strings with devaluations https://thriftytraveler.com/news/poin... 13:10 A word from our sponsor (us … and our really cool tool that’ll help you pick your next travel card!) https://cardpilot.thriftytraveler.com 14:51 The Extra Mile: The 10 Commandments of Points & Miles 17:30 1. Start slow https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/cr... 20:03 2. Learn about how your credit score really works https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/un... 24:04 3. Don’t rule out cards with annual fees https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/cr... 28:52 4. Stop before you swipe - maximize your spending https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/cr... 32:41 5. & stop swiping your airline credit card everywhere https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/cr... 37:06 6. Honor transferable points and airline alliances https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/po... 39:53 7. But don’t transfer your points without a purpose https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/cr... 42:42 8. Use services (like ours) and other tools to help you get ahead https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/po... https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/tr... 48:33 9. Travel is not a contest 51:03 10. Resist points paralysis: Earn and burn https://thriftytraveler.com/guides/po... 55:04 A listener wonders how to tackle points & miles with a spouse - aka “two-player mode” 59:13 Kyle puts Gunnar on the spot about his outfit Produced by Gunnar Olson & Nick Serati Edited by David Strutt Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot Support the show by leaving us a rating and a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question you want answered on-air or an idea for the show? Let us know at [email protected] Get 20% off your first year of cheap flights and points and miles deals with Thrifty Traveler Premium - use promo code TTPOD to save even more! https://thriftytraveler.com/premium/ 💳 Maximize your points & miles! Join Thrifty Traveler’s free Extra Mile newsletter for award travel news, credit card offers, and expert tips—delivered weekly. 👉 https://thriftytraveler.com/newslette... See what we’re all about at https://thriftytraveler.com