How We Got $40,000 of Free Travel (with Credit Cards)

In this video, we’re going over the 2 player credit card strategy that my fiancée Jackie and I use to get the most value out of our credit cards. Our credit card strategy has allowed us to get over $40,000 worth of travel so far over the past few years, so I wanted to share where that value has come from and how you can do the same thing with your own credit cards.

There are so many ways to earn credit card points for travel from things like card sign up bonuses, spending multipliers, and more! This video will be a guide on how to travel with credit cards and points like we do.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Tip 1
4:18 - Moomoo
5:39 - Tip 2
8:12 - Refer Your Player 2
9:47 - Tip 3
13:52 - Tip 4
16:34 - Tip 5

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[MattWelterOfficial]

The 2 Player Strategy is so key! Last year, I prioritized Business Cards while I was focusing on my 5/24 Status and so was unable to get specific Personal Cards I wanted. That's where my Player 2 came in and was able to get the important Personal Cards that we wanted to add while I was gardening. Love focusing on flexible points currencies first as well, great video as always Daniel!

[xDGKATOMICx]

I appreciate you including the part for military service members. A lot of my buddies didn’t know until I told them about it.

[philipohmes]

This sort of reminds me of the times my Grandmother and Mother would sit down at their Kitchen tables every week and cut out coupons from magazines or the local newspapers. Then also they would look for stores that also gave and honored the S&H Green Stamp Program. On average they would save 15 to 20% every month on the costs of things they would ordinarily buy. Today we have an App or a Bank Card for that.

[SnoringVids]

Really like the walk through comparison example you provided

[kenbookcredit]

Referring your player 2 is such a game changer. Makes every bonus so much higher

[magicalday]

Awesome video, I started this journey in 2010. Started with cobranded cards that I don’t use much anymore but keep for my credit score and when I pay for a stay or flight.

[CraftingAstronaut]

A recent interest in credit cards plus a recent trip to Greece have me hooked on wanting to learn as much as possible when it comes to traveling for free/with minimal costs.

[Chicanito__]

holy shit dude what a great video you put together. ton of information I needed!

[TheCreditFrog]

Thanks for covering these tips for a P2 strategy Daniel! Definitely some gems here, and it’s pretty powerful to have a whole other credit profile to work with to help earn more points to accomplish those travel goals. My wife and I will be implementing these for sure!

[JuanGarcia-hrwf]

Nice video Daniel. Agree that transferable currency gives you so much flexibility. That's why I love having Chase and BILT points for domestic flights and Hyatt, and Amex for international flights

[CallMeLani]

P2 is key to uplevel travel game. The hard part for most is finding a P2 🤣. Good breakdown and tips!

[Chris-etcq]

Daniel, delivered as promised! My guy…Appreciate the tips and tricks on how to maximize the points without having to spend frivolously. Keep up the content brother!

[RaulHernandez-tvyb]

Whoa! The CSP just disappeared! Great visual effect! That editor man! He’s earning his keep. 👍🏽

[segalhy]

Greta video! When is the best time to ask for the retention offer with AMEX Gold Card? Should you ask before year 2 or wait until right before year 3?

[_jackperez_]

Great video! appreciate the insight into the 2 player strategy. Would love to see more on this and maybe a what’s in our wallet

[PayDro]

Have you ever compared the costs of reserving a room directly from the hotels website against reserving through the Chase portal?

[jlama.]

Are all issuers able to interchangeably transfer points between player 1 and 2?

[WealthOfOpportunity]

Wait until you start getting into the P3, 4+ :). Great explanation of how to do this successfully without having to spend a lot

[bmillslakerfan]

Another great video, Daniel! In terms of business expense spending, I’ve yet to find a card with an eligible category that catering (EZ Cater) falls into. I gain 1.5 back on these purchases with Freedom unlimited, but would love to dedicate a custom cash card or any card with 3-4% back for those purchases that happen to be my top spend category. I wonder if a card like Bilt would be interested in supplementing their model with a unique category like this.

[LifeCapturedMoments]

How long do you keep these credit cards after you signed up and met the spending requirements?