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Before you jump right into applying for credit cards, you should know the basics first so that you fully understand what you are going to do and why. Way too many people get involved in collecting points without even having a basic understanding of how this all works. That’s a great way to waste time, money and potentially even get yourself in debt. If you are really new to all of this, we suggest reading all of these posts in the order that they are listed. Click on the post you want to read and it will open in another window. When you are done, you can close out of that window to pick up where you left off on this page.
What is travel hacking?
You might think you know what travel hacking is but we’ll cover some basic so that we’re all on the same page before moving forward.
How to get started with travel hacking
This could be overwhelming but we’ll help you get started the right way.
Issues to consider before you begin travel hacking.
There are some pitfalls with this hobby if you aren’t careful. This post explains what you should consider before you start your travel hacking journey.
The history of airline miles and points
Travel hacking acronyms and definitions
We’ll help you make sense of all of the acronyms and jargon you’ll see so that you can understand what everyone is talking about.
The importance of a good credit score
While you don’t need perfect credit, a good credit score is vital to travel hacking success.
Travel hackers always pay credit card balances the right way
Did you know that there’s a right way and a wrong way to pay off your credit card bill?
How to earn miles and points
There’s a number of different ways to earn travel points. We’ll walk you through them.
How to redeem your points
The whole point of earning points is using them. Redeeming them the right way will help you travel more.
Justifying credit card annual fees
Don’t let annual credit card fees scare you away. Most provide great value. We’ll help you understand how to calculate the value for yourself.
Today’s internet encourages a massive amount of B.S. related to travel – how to spot it and avoid it
Some people make a living spewing nonsense. This confuses newer people. We’ll show you to spot it and avoid it so you can stay on track.
Use the Chase Slate Edge to pay off your credit card debt before you start travel hacking
Travel hackers DO NOT have credit card debt. If you do, don’t beat yourself up. Thankfully, Chase has a product that will allow you to transfer your balance and pay it off without interest. You’ll want to do this to clear the table BEFORE you start travel hacking.