What credit card is best for you?

What credit card is best for you?

From How Do You Know? by Bela Carrasco

February 10, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

This episode features Matthew Kepnes discussing credit card strategies for travel and maximizing rewards.

What credit card is best for you? Matthew Kepnes is the legendary author of the Nomadic Matt travel blog who has also written bestsellers like How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. This episode dives deep into his insider hacks for stacking credit card points to fund epic adventures & outsmarting airline fees without breaking the bank. We chat about: 💳 Which portal has the best bang for you buck in terms of conversion and options 💳 Good questions for people to ask themselves when choosing a card 💳 The best card to consider for people for different categories 💳 Why you should use multiple credit cards 💳 Best way to calculate whether or not the annual fee on a card is worth it 💳 Common questions answered 💳 Best way to redeem points for maximum value 💳 How to avoid common mistakes 💳 Underrated credit card hacks 💳 How to sign up without hurting your credit DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult with a qualified financial professional for advice specific to your situation. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect those of…

People in this episode

Host: Bela Carrasco

Guest: Matthew Kepnes

Topics covered

  • credit cards
  • travel hacking
  • points redemption
  • financial advice
  • credit card fees

Keywords

  • credit card points
  • airline fees
  • annual fee
  • credit card hacks
  • multiple credit cards

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Nomadic Matt, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day

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