Quick Start Guide

Traveling the world for next to nothing is exciting, but where in the world do you start in this journey? With so many credit cards, hotels, and airlines, how do you ensure that you are making the best decision?

Register for our free Quick Start Guide to teach you the fundamentals you need to start traveling the world!


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What will you learn?

Your points and miles journey will begin by exploring the major components of your credit score. From there, you will learn about various credit card strategies to earn 100s of thousands of points and miles, as well as the best ways to book with various airline and hotel partners in order to get the most value for your points and miles.

Before you start

Explore the components of your credit score and its role in the points and miles game.

Choose your adventure

Not everyone is the same. Learn how to set personal travel goals based on what is most important to you.

What are points and miles?

Learn the difference between various points and miles programs and why more is not necessarily more.

Earning points and miles

From credit card bonuses to shopping portals, learn how to leverage various bank rules and bonus categories.

What about hotel points?

Learn about co-branded credit cards, standard rooms, and the valuable perks associated with hotel member status.

Credit card perks

Credit cards come with more perks than simply signup bonuses. From airport lounge access to trip delay protection, learn how to leverage these valuable benefits.

Glossary of terms and acronyms

You'll want to bookmark this page! Dive into the mirky world of abbreviations, acronyms and terms commonly used in the points and miles world.

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