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Eric Manaog from @pointsandtravels and his wife Mary Ann migrated from the Philippines to Connecticut 2004 with their 3 kids and have embraced the world of traveling for next to no cost using points and miles.
In this episode, Eric and I discuss how his family was able to earn millions of points quickly so that they could travel in business class by purchasing different gift cards. We also discuss which of the methods mentioned in this episode are no longer available, and which ones he's still able to do today.
One of the most popular ways to earn a lot of points by purchasing gift cards is with the Chase Ink Business Cash card. This card earns 5x points at office supply stores and with other categories such as cable, phone, internet, and more. Staples often runs sales where they waive the activation fees on Visa gift cards. That means, you could use a Chase Ink Business Cash card to purchase a fee-free Visa gift card and then use that Visa gift card almost anywhere, effectively earning 5x on anything! As Eric mentions in this episode, you don't need a large business to qualify for cards like this. Side gigs such as tutoring, babysitting, UberDriving, selling on Ebay, and many other part-time activities have qualified people for business credit cards, which have fantastic perks! Remember, never ever apply for a credit card on Google. Always use a friend or creator's link to apply to help us earn points or commissions. If you're interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out the links in the show notes. And now, on with the show!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introductions: Creative Ways to Earn Points
(06:38) - Earning Points and Reading Blogs
(10:46) - Using Points for a Family Trip to the Philippines
(14:42) - Positive Experiences with Asiana Airlines and Hyatt
(20:51) - Using Points for Hotel Stays and Hilton Perks
(25:58) - Teaching Responsible Credit Card Use to Children
(28:26) - Utilizing Referral Bonuses for Points
(32:55) - Conclusion
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