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Top 10 Personal Travel Rewards Credit Card Offers
We believe a good travel credit card (or a few) is a tool that all financially responsible travelers should be using. However, knowing which travel credit card(s) to apply for can be confusing. That’s why we’ve put together a guide cover September’s best travel credit card offers.
Top 10 Small Business Credit Cards for Travelers
Most people know, the quickest way to earn miles and points and “hack” your way to free travel is by signing up for travel credit cards. But most people only apply for personal credit card offers, and they don’t realize that they could also be earning points with small business credit cards.
How to Get Approved for Your First Small Business Credit Card
Designed by Jcomp This page contains affiliate links, and we may receive compensation if you click on a link. You can read our full advertising disclosure here. As you (hopefully) know by now, the quickest way to earn miles and points and “hack” your way to free travel is to sign up for travel credit […]
Why Every Traveler Needs a Travel Credit Card & Which One You Should Get!
The page contains affiliate links, and we may receive compensation if you click on a link. You can read our full advertising disclosure here For the uninitiated, travel hacking can be intimidating and confusing. To be fair, once you get into more of the advanced strategies, things can get quite complex. Most people who get […]
The Easiest Way to Instantly Save Over $500 On Your Next Flight!
Just because you don’t have the time to start a new hobby doesn’t mean you should miss out on all of the benefits of a great travel credit card. I want to show you how almost anyone can quickly and easily save $500 on thier next flight (no travel hacking required).
Income & Expense Report | July – September 2019
This is by far the best quarterly income and expense report we have ever posted, and the first one to ever break six figures in profits. However, before you dive into it, we want you to know that it hasn’t always been this way. If this is your first time ever reading one of our […]
The Best Credit Cards and Rewards Strategies for Booking Cruises
From repositioning cruises across the Atlantic, to river cruises in Myanmar and Egypt, Kara and I have become big fans of cruising. It’s such a fun way to travel and allows us to easily cross off countries from our list. The one bummer with cruising is that unlike flights and hotels, there’s no good way of booking […]
Income & Expense Report | April – June 2019
This is the “worst” financial quarter we’ve posted in the last year, but for being the “worst” it’s still pretty good 😉 If you would have told us a couple of years ago that we would be calling this a “bad” quarter, we wouldn’t have believed you. However, it hasn’t always been this way. If […]
Top 5 Priority Pass Lounges in the United States
Advertiser Disclosure: This site is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. For the uninitiated, airport lounges are sanctuaries […]
The 5 Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for College Students
One of the most common questions we get through our free credit card consultations is what credit card to get if you’re a college student with limited credit history and disposable income. First off, if you’re a student and are already planning your credit card strategy, congratulations, you’re already ahead of most people your age. […]
Income & Expense Report | January – March 2019
For the second quarter in a row, we brought in $100,000 from our YouTube channel and other related income streams! Yes, it still feels just as crazy as it did last quarter. However, it hasn’t always been this way. If this is your first time ever reading one of our income and expense reports, I […]
Income & Expense Report | October – December 2018
In Q4 of this year, we brought in over $100,000 from our YouTube channel and other related income streams! Yes, that feels as crazy for me to type as it does for you to read. However, it hasn’t always been this way. If this is your first time ever reading one of our income and […]
How Alec Used Travel Hacking to Save $3,000+ On His Honeymoon!
A couple of months ago Alec posted the message below in our Travel Hacking Mastermind Facebook Group, and it made my entire week! The private Facebook group is a place where members of my travel hacking course can ask questions, share strategies, and celebrate traveling hacking wins like this one! This one was too good […]
9 Hotel Credit Cards That Offer Free Night Certificates & How to Maximize Each One!
After receiving such awesome value from our most recent free night certificate, it got me thinking… Which other hotel credit cards offer free night certificates, and how can I maximize the value of these free nights. After hours of research, I have compiled a list of 9 travel credit cards that offer free night certificates.
Top 10 Small Business Credit Cards for Travelers – October 2018
Most people know, the quickest way to earn miles and points and “hack” your way to free travel is by signing up for travel credit cards. But most people only apply for personal credit card offers, and they don’t realize that they could also be earning points with small business credit cards.
Income & Expense Report | July – September 2018
In Q3 of this year, we brought in over $168,000 from our YouTube channel and other related income streams! Yes, that feels as crazy for me to type as it does for you to read. However, it hasn’t always been this way. If this is your first time ever reading one of our income and […]
Top 10 Personal Travel Rewards Credit Card Offers for October 2018
We believe a good travel credit card (or a few) is a tool that all financially responsible travelers should be using. However, knowing which travel credit card(s) to apply for can be confusing. That’s why we’ve put together a guide cover October’s best travel credit card offers.
Top 10 Personal Travel Rewards Credit Card Offers for September 2018
We believe a good travel credit card (or a few) is a tool that all financially responsible travelers should be using. However, knowing which travel credit card(s) to apply for can be confusing. That’s why we’ve put together a guide cover September’s best travel credit card offers.
How Married Couples Can Maximize Credit Card Rewards
The page contains affiliate links, and we may receive compensation if you click on a link. You can read our full advertising disclosure here Whether or not your goal is to travel around the world together like Kara and Nate, you’ll need 2x the points and miles to travel with your spouse — pretty straightforward. But how exactly […]
Income & Expense Report | April – June 2018
In Q2 of this year, we brought in over $56,000 from our YouTube channel and other related income streams! The numbers in this report feel completely crazy to us, but it hasn’t always been this way. If this is your first time ever reading one of our income and expense reports, I suggest starting with […]
The Top 10 Personal Travel Rewards Credit Card Offers for August 2018
This page contains affiliate links, and we may receive compensation if you click on a link. You can read our full advertising disclosure here. The miles and points we’ve collected from travel credit cards have easily saved us over $10,000+ in travel expenses, and they have enabled us to enjoy luxurious experiences like business class […]
The Top 10 Personal Travel Rewards Credit Card Offers for June 2018
The page contains affiliate links, and we may receive compensation if you click on a link. You can read our full advertising disclosure here The miles and points we’ve collected from travel credit cards have easily saved us over $10,000+ in travel expenses, and they have enabled us to enjoy luxurious experiences like business class […]
Income & Expense Report | January – March 2018
This report is being published late for a couple of reasons. The first is because we’ve been really busy. The second is because, for the first time since we started publishing these reports over a year and a half ago, it feels to me like we’re bragging by publishing this report. Up until this point, […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Tim Wenger Gets Real About Freelance Writing
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hi! My name is Tim Wenger and I’m from Denver, Colorado. I’m an […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Wander with Shelly On Figuring It Out
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hi! I’m Shelly Madan. I’m 23 years old and born and raised in […]
Income & Expense Report | October – December 2017
Before we jump in, let me give you the “why” behind this report. It is NOT to brag about how much money we’re making. Trust me, when we first started sending out these reports, we were actually losing a lot of money! There are three major reasons we started sending out these income and expense […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Maria Vee on Balancing Day Job & Travel
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hello world! My name is Maria and I was born in Mexico, but […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Bumfuzzle Talks Trading & Travel
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. We’re Pat, Ali, Ouest and Lowe Schulte. Ali and I are from Minnesota—our […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Heath & Alyssa RV Across the World
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. We are Heath & Alyssa Padgett and since our wedding day in May […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Ethan and Karis Yang’s Photography Business On The Road
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hi, we are Ethan and Karis, husband and wife who are wedding photographers […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Sebrin The Clumsy Traveler
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. My name is Sebrin Elms and I am a travel-loving, flower-crown wearing, cat […]
Travel Hustle Interview: The Budgeteers In Action
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. We are The Budgeteers and we are three travelers who all met on […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Life of Jord Shares His Journey
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hi! My name is Jordan Simons and I’m a YouTuber who travels the […]
Travel Hustle Interview: The Traveling Blondie and the Anjali App
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hi! Many name is Nichole Walz, a small town girl from Michigan in […]
Income & Expense Report | July – September 2017
Before we jump in, let me give you the “why” behind this report. It is NOT to brag about how much money we’re making. Trust me, when we first started sending out these reports, we were actually losing a lot of money! There are three major reasons we started sending out these income and expense […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Cup of TJ Shares Her Hustle
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hi I’m TJ! I’m 25, Taiwanese American, and I eat a lot. […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Jeremy Enns On The Road
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hey! My name is Jeremy Enns, I’m from Vancouver, BC, but grew up […]
How to Book a RTW Ticket with Ticket Brokers and Low-Cost Carriers
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) Last week, we went over the process of booking a round the world (RTW) ticket through airline alliances. In case you missed it, or need […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Erick of Minority Nomad & What He’s Learned
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. I’m Erick Prince. Founder of MinorityNomad.com and Eclatist Digital. Prior to traveling I […]
How to Book a Round the World Ticket with Airline Alliances
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) With Kara and Nate spending nearly two years now traveling around the world, have you ever wondered how you can book a trip like this […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Michelle Makes Sense of Cents for Us
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hello! My name is Michelle and I run the personal finance blog Making […]
How To Get Expedited Airport Security with TSA PreCheck and Global Entry
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) For most people, the biggest hassle of air travel is waiting in line for security. With passenger traffic rapidly increasing, the lines at TSA (Transportation […]
How to Save on Your First Airbnb
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) We’re all about redeeming points and miles for free hotel stays, but everyone runs out of points eventually and sometimes award redemptions are simply not […]
Travel Hustle Interview: Nora the Professional Hobo Tells All
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Greetings! I’m Nora, aka The Professional Hobo. In 2006, I sold everything I […]
Travel Hustle Interview: How Two Wandering Soles Have Traveled for 3.5 Years
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. We’re Katie and Ben, founders of the travel blog Two Wandering Soles. Like […]
How to Earn Miles & Points Without Signing Up for Credit Cards
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) Any travel hacker knows that the fastest way to rack up on miles and points is through credit card sign-up bonuses. However, there are many […]
Travel Hustle Interview: The Grateful Gypsies Balance Teaching & Travel
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hi! We are Rachel and Sasha, The Grateful Gypsies! We’re from Tennessee and […]
Are Mileage Runs Still Possible?
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) If you’ve been following the vlog for a while, you’ll know that right before Kara and Nate left to travel full time, Nate went on […]
Travel Hustle Interview: How the Traveloars Afford Full-Time Travel
(Just so you know, there may be some affiliate links in this post, but we only recommend items that we believe in and think will benefit you on your travels.) 1. Tell us about yourself and sum up your travels for us. Hi, we’re Mitch and Sarah Loar! We’ve been married for 2 1/2 years […]
Income & Expense Report | April – June 2017
Before we jump into the income report, let me start by saying the purpose of this income report is not to brag about how much money we’re making. Trust me, when we first started sending out these reports, we were barely making any money. After 18 months of travel, this is the first time we […]
Income & Expense Report | January – March | 2017
We’re trying something new this month. In the past we’ve only sent these income reports out to our email list. This is the first income report that’s been published on our website for the world to see! Normally these income reports are sent out monthly. But since I was way behind, I’ve combined January, February, […]
October Income & Expense Report | 2016
Yes, this is OCTOBER’s Income and Expenses. Sorry for the delay! This is the closest we’ve ever been to breaking even, thanks to our merchandise sales this month. I hope you enjoy the October edition of Income & Expense Report! Since these emails tend to get really long, I’ve included a table of contents below. […]
September Income & Expense Report | 2016
This month’s income report went much better than last month’s. It will take you 10-15 mins to read. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy 🙂 If you don’t have time to read it now, flag it so you can come back and give it a proper read later! Since these emails tend to get […]
August Income & Expense Report | 2016
This income and expense report took me at least 8 hours to put together. It will take you 10-15 mins to read. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy 🙂 If you don’t have time to read it now, flag it so you can come back and give it a proper read later! These income […]
July Income & Expense Report | 2016
This income and expense report took me 7+ hours to put together. It will take you 10-15 mins to read. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy 🙂 If you don’t have time to read it now, flag it so you can come back and give it a proper read later! This email got really […]
June Income Report | 2016
Let me start by saying, the purpose of this income report is not to brag about how much money we’re making from our YouTube channel. Trust me, it’s nothing to brag about! Kara and I began this crazy adventure of full-time travel on January 10th. When we originally started, the plan was to take a […]