How to Travel for Free in 2023

CARDS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE, IN ORDER: http://www.moneywithkatie.com/2023travel If you’ve ever wanted to take a more intentional approach to your credit cards and travel (or just tune up an existing approach!), this week’s episode is a must-listen.  File “travel rewards” under the “sounds too good to be true but isn’t” category, with the major caveat that it’s a little like playing with fire: As long as your spending habits aren’t flammable, you stand to gain a lot. We called in travel rewards pro Benét Wilson—former Senior Cards Editor at The Points Guy and freelance aviation journalist—to weigh in and pressure-test our Money with Katie strategy, because this landscape is always changing—and the episode made me realize there’s at least one hotel card I need to consider adding to my wallet lineup. Learn more about our sponsor, Vin Social: https://www.vinsocial.vip Learn more about our sponsor, Fidelity: https://fidelity.com/stocksbytheslice Learn more about The CFA Institute: https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa Transcripts can be found at podcast.moneywithkatie.com. — Mentioned in the Episode Money with Katie's 2023 Travel Rewards Strategy: http://www.moneywithkatie.com/2023travel How to Travel For Free 101 Series: https://www.morningbrew.com/money-with-katie/subscribe/travel-rewards-101 The Points Guy's 10 Commandments of Credit Card Rewards: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/ten-credit-card-commandments/amp/ Rich Girl Roundup on how credit works: https://link.chtbl.com/QXmxdYU_ How TPG staffers track their credit card miles/points: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/tpg-strategies-track-points-miles-cards/amp/ Chase 5/24 rule: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/ultimate-guide-chase-5-24-rule/ Chase Sapphire sign-up bonus: https://financebuzz.com/chase-sapphire-48-month-rule How to redeem points: https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/airlines/beginners/ Cash or points for travel? Here's how to decide: https://moneywithkatie.com/blog/cash-or-points-for-travel The Points Guy calculator: https://thepointsguy.com/calculator/ Chase transfer partners (as of April 2023): https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/chase-transfer-partners-guide American Express transfer partners (as of April 2023): https://thepointsguy.com/guide/membership-rewards-partner-guide/ — Follow Along at Money with Katie: https://moneywithkatie.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneywithKatie Follow Money with Katie! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneywithkatie/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneywithkatie   Subscribe to The Money with Katie Newsletter - Sign up for free today: https://www.morningbrew.com/money-with-katie/subscribe/2 Follow the Brew! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningBrew - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices