About this episode

Chris discusses what happens to your points and miles after death and how to manage them effectively.

#292: What happens to your points and miles when you die—and how can you make sure they don’t disappear? Chris breaks down how major banks, airlines, and hotel programs handle rewards after death, strategies to protect or transfer your points, and the steps you can take now to make things easier for your family. Plus, learn what to do if you’re already dealing with a loved one’s rewards, why documenting your accounts and logins matters, and the surprising rules around gift cards, divorce, and timeshares. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/points-and-miles-after-death/. Partner Deals LMNT: ⁠Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Haven: Skip the waitlist for the best sauna. Bilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent Copilot Money: ⁠Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 DeleteMe: ⁠20% off removing your personal info from the web For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Tools & Resources Points & Miles Death and Transfer Rules Silo Markets Trustworthy Notion 1Password Books & People The…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Hutchins

Topics covered

• points and miles
• death
• financial planning
• transfers
• family
• rewards programs

Keywords

• points
• miles
• death
• rewards
• financial planning
• transfers
• gift cards
• divorce
• timeshares

Sponsors

DeleteMe, Haven, Bilt Rewards, Copilot Money

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Organizations: The Points Guy

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