218. Midweek Mini: A New Way to Earn 10X on Everyday Spending? Plus What We Booked Before the Devaluation!

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest points and miles news, booking strategies, and tips for maximizing rewards.

In this Midweek Mini, we’re diving into all the latest points and miles news, including recent devaluations, smart booking strategies, and the new PAZE platform that has everyone talking. We share the trips we’ve been booking lately, what Hyatts we locked in before the devaluation, and the strategies we’re personally using to maximize our points right now. We also talk through creative ways to stack rewards with gift cards, DashPass, and high multipliers, plus a few credit card tricks that could help you hit sign-up bonuses faster. From Hyatt changes to Chase Sapphire Reserve updates and upcoming travel plans, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you stretch your points further and stay ahead of the constant changes in the travel world. Girl's Trip Interest Form (April 7-10, 2027) Mentioned in this Episode: Summer Road Trip Submissions ARE BACK! Chase Sapphire Link-Mary Ellen Chase Sapphire Link- Joanna Rakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS) Find Us On Online: Sign Up for the Y! Wonder Travel Newsletter Wonderland on Points Youtube Channel Mary Ellen | Jo Facebook Group Affiliate Links: Seats.Aero…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mary Ellen, Jo

Topics covered

• credit card rewards
• travel strategies
• points and miles news
• devaluation
• booking strategies
• reward stacking
• travel tips

Keywords

• credit card tricks
• sign-up bonuses
• travel planning
• points maximization
• gift cards
• DashPass
• multipliers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hyatt, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Rakuten, PAZE

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