178. Midweek Mini- Mastering Points and Miles: The Earn and Burn Philosophy

Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel por Mary Ellen and Jo

Notas del episodio

It’s a new year, which makes it the perfect time to reset how we think about points and miles. In this episode, we’re diving into why earning and burning points is so important if you actually want to get value from your travel rewards.

We talk about the risks of hoarding points, including devaluations that can happen without warning, as well as account closures and expiration policies that can wipe out rewards entirely. Points are depreciating assets, and waiting for the “perfect” redemption often leads to analysis paralysis and missed trips.

We also share why using points can free up cash for other priorities, and how it’s okay to save strategically for a specific trip—as long as you have a plan and don’t wait forever. Most importantly, we remind you to trust that you can earn more points in the future.

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