Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF

from Traveling with Kristin · host Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin

Want to get free and discounted travel through credit card points? Learn how from Austin Riffe, the Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card tips and travel hacking strategies for saving on flights, hotels, etc. Austin also shares the strategic advice that helped him get out of debt in less than a year (while still being able to travel!). Travel AF is "your personal trainer for inexpensive yet luxurious (award) travel". They offer personalized points strategy planning, coaching and support, and award travel booking services. Whether you're a travel lover, frequent flyer, business owner, or someone wanting to optimize their spending, tune in to start saving money on flights, hotels, and more. Happy traveling, everyone! Special Offers: Get 60,000 bonus points worth $900 in travel with the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. Receive up to 110,000 bonus miles with the Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve credit card (Kristin has been using it since 2007!) Shop Kristin's Amazon Storefront for all her favorite tech gear, remote office, and travel tools - perfect for the holidays. Get $50 off your first point strategy plan or award travel concierge with Travel AF (use code: KRISTIN) Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list. Topics Discussed: How travel hacking works. The benefits of travel hacking. Tips for getting out of debt (without cutting out travel). What to look for in travel credit cards. How to find and cancel subscriptions and recurring expenses. Shifting your mindset around saving and spending money. Austin's journey into travel hacking and starting an online business. Airline loyalty program devaluations. Dos and don'ts of opening and closing multiple credit cards. Transferable programs. "The Chase Trifecta" Strategy - Sapphire/Reserve, Chase Preferred, and Chase Freedom X Questions Answered: What is travel hacking and what are the benefits? What was your job before starting Travel AF? Do you do it full-time? What expense categories did you have to reduce the most to get out of debt? Why are airlines devaluing frequent flyer miles? How many credit cards do you have open and how long do you keep them open? What are the best travel credit cards for travel hacking? Does having a lot of cards adversely affect your credit score? How can I transfer credit card points to other companies or hotels? How much do you charge to help someone plan and travel hack a trip? and more! Episode Resources: Book Mentioned: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Podcasts Mentioned: Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points Ep 178: How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic Podcast Ep 229: How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe Dave Ramsey's Podcast: The Ramsey Show Shannon McClay's Podcast: Martinis & Your Money Ramit Sethi's Podcast: I Will Teach You To Be Rich Related Videos: The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Free Travel 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!] The Best Wi-Fi Hotspots for Travel | Travel Hacks Travel Tips & Hacks (Playlist) Travel Hacking Resources: Find & Cancel Subscriptions: Rocket Money All the Hacks Podcast Frequent Miler The Points Guy Travel Hacking Subreddits: r/awardtravel and r/creditcards Connect with Austin Riffe & Travel AF: Follow him on Instagram Follow Travel AF on Instagram Visit Travel AF's website Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: * Become a Patron * Buy a Coffee * Follow on Instagram * Join the Facebook Group * Leave a 5-Star Review * Subscribe on YouTube Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.

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