326: Life: The Secret to Traveling Often Without Breaking the Bank with Megan Lanford

Life
Written By Megan Gillikin
 
 
 
 

Are you ready to learn the secrets to travel hacking?

Our guest today is Megan Lanford, founder of Points Too Paradise, and she's here to reveal how you can turn your everyday spending into incredible travel experiences. 

I've dabbled in this world herself, and let me tell you, after listening to Megan, I have to admit I've barely scratched the surface. 

It's time to stop leaving thousands of dollars in points on the table and start playing the game smarter.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

  • The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make and how a simple switch can earn you thousands of points.

  • The secret to getting 2-3x the value out of your points by transferring them to airline and hotel partners.

  • Open up multiple credit cards?

  • How to use the "Player 2 Method" to double your points with a spouse or partner.

  • The difference between flexible point cards (like Chase) and co-branded cards (like Hyatt or Southwest).

  • Does travel hacking increase or decrease your credit score?

  • The best credit cards to start with and which ones to avoid

Episode Timestamps:

  • 00:02:00 – A personal story of using credit card points to travel six times a year.

  • 00:03:00 – The biggest mistake business owners make and how to fix it.

  • 00:05:00 – The secret to 2-3x your point value and how to transfer points.

  • 00:09:00 – Why one credit card may be holding you back and the strategy of opening new cards.

  • 00:11:00 – How to keep track of multiple credit cards with the Travel Freely app.

  • 00:19:00 – The Player 2 Method for doubling your points with a partner.

  • 00:25:20 – Blackout dates, family travel, and the complexity of booking with points.

  • 00:28:45 – Final advice for getting started and learning more.

About Megan Lanford & Points Too Paradise:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointstooparadise/
Travel Points Lounge - https://pointstooparadise.com/travel-points-lounge?am_id=megan5551

Card Concierge - https://pointstooparadise.com/card-concierge?am_id=megan1610



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