Credit Card BS Podcast

Hyatt has recently acquired Mr and Mrs Smith and Hilton has partnered with SLH. What do these new changes mean and how can you extract value? 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!) 📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newslette...

Not every credit card denial is a real denial. Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know about getting reconsidered for a credit card. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!) 📰Join the Travel Lane Elite...

We pride ourselves on being experts in the field of Credit Cards and award travel but even experts can make rookie mistakes. Today, we are going to talk about the biggest mistakes we have made in this game. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Using our links greatly h...

The Amex Gold has just been completely overhauled. The changes aren't pretty. Today we are going to cover everything you need to know 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!) 📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter:...

One of the most common travel opinions we hear is that "I don't care about staying in a nice hotel, I am just sleeping there anyways". This seems like a valid take but there is a bit more complexity to it which we are going to debate today. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditc...

We all want to be treated like a baller when we stay in hotels but it can be quite difficult to get high-tier hotel elite status. Today, we will teach you how you can get elite perks without needing to attain any level of status.  📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (U...

While we all love to fly ultra-luxury first and business-class flights, finding award seats can be a real challenge. This difficulty is greatly amplified when we need seats for more than 2 people. Today we have a very special guest (Luke's Points and Miles) to discuss with us all of the tricks and tips for family and group related travel. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/...

Everyone always loves to talk about how great airport lounge access is and how much they love it. Most lounge access is granted via Priority Pass membership but we have seen many negative changes in the recent years which have greatly hurt the program. Today we are going to discuss if Priority Pass is even worth it anymore. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-9327...

Today we are going to discuss the top 5 overrated and over-hyped credit cards out there today. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!) 📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup

IHG has introduced milestone rewards recently and the question everyone is wondering is are they actually worth it? Today, we are going to breakdown everything you need to know and help you determine if these are worth chasing. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Usin...

While we always want to fly business, the reality is sometimes we are going to be stuck in cattle class. So how do you make the most of it? Today, we will tell you exactly how to survive your next long haul economy flight. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Using our...

In the credit card game, earning 5X points on a purchase is pretty much the gold standard. Today, we will share every card you need to be aware of so you can earn 5X on as many purchases as you possibly can. We will also discuss if this strategy is even worth it or if you should instead focus on signup bonuses. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-93273192903019724...

Marriott Bonvoy is the world's largest hotel loyalty program. With well over 30 brands, the chain has an insane number of hotels to choose from, and distinguishing between brands can be quite confusing. Today, we will explain the differences between each of Marriott's brands.  📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit C...

So many people love to spend a bunch of money on their favorite hotel or airline credit card. This can be a really bad idea since often you will be leaving a ton of value on the table by choosing to spend on a co-branded credit card compared to a flexible points card. Today we will explain when you should and should not spend on a co-branded credit card. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://...

United Airlines is one of the world's largest airlines with one of the most popular loyalty programs. Today we will cover everything you need to know about maximizing the United MileagePlus loyalty program and get flights for amazing discounts. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs...

We are both sick and tired of people wasting their credit card points by transferring to travel partners with absolutely no value. It is like they are simply lighting money on fire. Today, we will tell you every major partner you need to avoid if you don't want to waste your points. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit...

Chase points are one of the most valuable credit card points in the world. Not only are they super valuable, but they are also extremely easy to redeem. Today, we will tell you exactly how you can earn a ton of Chase points while paying very little in annual fees. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.a...

In the past few years, it has gotten increasingly difficult to utilize credit card points for good flight redemptions. This is largely due to airlines becoming quite stingy with releasing partner award availability and instead choosing to only release availability to their own members. Today we will discuss why this is happening and what you can do about it. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: http...

Hyatt has 28 unique hotel brands which can be quite confusing to distinguish between. In today's 50th episode special we are going to explain each of Hyatt's hotel brands and what you need to know about them. From the ultra-luxury to the budget, there is a lot to learn.  📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards:...

There is a lot of misinformation out there about what exactly a credit score is and how it works. In this episode, we will be debunking the 8 most common credit score myths that we hear about. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Using our links greatly helps support t...

So many people argue that you should never transfer credit card points speculatively even if there is a good transfer bonus. While this advice can save points from getting stuck in a poor program, the reality is there is more nuance to it. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral...

The more we travel, the more pet peeves we have started to form. From lack of elite upgrades to long lines, there is a lot we think could be improved. Today we will share our biggest travel pet peeves. Of course, these are true first-world problems and we understand that we are very lucky to be able to 'complain' about these 'issues'. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://...

We will tell you everything you need to know on how to get treated like a high roller in Las Vegas without needing to gamble a penny. There are so many tricks when it comes to Vegas and it is so easy to get amazing discounts. From free parking, no resort fees, free dinners, and so much more, there is a lot of benefits you can unlock. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel...

Wells Fargo is finally starting to become a competitive bank in the world of credit cards. Their new Autograph Journey card is going to be one of the best mid-tier credit cards that exists. Today, we will cover everything you need to know and if this card is worth it. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beaco...

There is constantly a debate on whether points should be used for budget travel to go further or if they should be saved for luxury redemptions. Today, we each give our thoughts and opinions.  📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249 💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links) (Using our links greatly helps support t...