Fly For Free - Travel Hacking 101 - Kristen Knapp | MHFI 258

March 11, 2025 01:14:23
Fly For Free - Travel Hacking 101 - Kristen Knapp | MHFI 258
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Fly For Free - Travel Hacking 101 - Kristen Knapp | MHFI 258

Mar 11 2025 | 01:14:23

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Show Notes

Doug chats with Kristen Knapp about the world of travel hacking, beginning with the basic principles and strategies for earning and maximizing points & miles.  Kristen shares her personal experience with travel hacking, highlights key rules and tips for getting started, offers practical advice on how to choose the right credit cards, the importance of being organized, and tips for utilizing various travel apps.

You can check out all of Kristen’s notes here: https://milehighfi.com/travelhacking/

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0:00 Introduction

12:17 Travel hacking basics

19:02 Maximizing points & miles

26:57 Credit card perks & annual fees

34:37 Understanding transferable points

43:07 Evaluating cards & opening strategies

50:04 Managing cards

56:52 Tracking credit card information

1:02:54 FI Friends Travel

1:10:45 Soundcheck – Home ownership struggles

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