Points Too Paradise

If you've ever been asked "how do you keep up with all those credit cards?" — this episode is for you. Megan pulls back the curtain on the exact free app she uses to stay organized across her entire points portfolio. No spreadsheets, no sticky notes, no stress. Just one simple tool that tracks your cards, your points, your annual fees, and your bonus deadlines — all in one place. If you have travel credit cards and you're not using this, you're probably leaving points on the table without even knowing it.What We Cover:Why staying organized is the #1 thing holding most people back from maximizing their pointsWhat the Travel Freely app does and why it's Megan's go-to toolHow it tracks your cards, annual fees, bonus deadlines, and 5/24 status automaticallyWhy it's 100% free and doesn't require any sensitive financial informationHow to use it whether you're a beginner or already have multiple cardsThe difference between just having points and actually having a strategyResources Mentioned:📱 Download Travel Freely (Free) The app Megan uses to track all her travel credit cards, points, annual fees, and bonus deadlines. 🎓 Free Workshop: Travel More For Less Learn how to turn the points you already have into real trips — for free. Join Megan live on Tuesday, May 27th at 10:00 AM MST.

You've seen the Chase Sapphire Reserve everywhere — but is it actually worth the hype? In this episode, Megan breaks down everything you need to know about the CSR: the real value of its credits and why this card is still a cornerstone of a smart points portfolio. Spoiler: the $795 annual fee isn't as scary as it looks once you run the numbers — and Chase says there's over $2,700 in annual value packed in.What We Cover:What makes the Chase Sapphire Reserve different from other travel cardsThe annual fee breakdown — and how most people recoup it without even tryingThe $300 travel credit: what counts, what doesn't, and how to use it strategicallyThe $500 Edit credit for hotel stays Airport lounge access: Chase Sapphire Lounges + 1,600+ Priority Pass locationsWho this card is and isn't right forResources:Benefits Tracker: https://pointstooparadise.com/form-2514Grab the Card: https://my.travelfreely.com/card?id=91&ref=piwJoin the Academy: Travel Points Academy | Points Too Paradise

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with my client Stacy, a member of the Travel Points Lounge, who has completely transformed the way her family experiences life — one trip at a time.Stacy didn't just learn how to use points. She used them. Every. Single. Month. In 2025 alone, she saved over $18,000 in travel — and she's here to tell us exactly what that looks like in real life.We get into all of it — the trips, the mindset shift, and the parts nobody talks about: how traveling more has strengthened her marriage, deepened her connection with her kids, and changed the way she moves through the world.In this episode, we cover:Why Stacy decided to start prioritizing travel (and what finally made it click)The trips she's taken — and how she booked them using pointsHow traveling every month has impacted her marriage and family relationshipsWhat she'd say to anyone who thinks this is "too complicated" or "not for me"Why she joined the Travel Points Lounge and how the community changed everythingThe real talk: This isn't a highlight reel. Stacy shares what it actually took to go from "someday" to monthly adventures — and why the investment in learning this skill was worth every penny.If you've been on the fence about whether this is possible for your life, this episode is your sign.Links & Resources Mentioned:Join the Travel Points AcademyFollow me on Instagram @pointstooparadise