401 courses
redeeming points
You’ve learned all about travel hacking, you got the right cards and you’ve earned a ton of points. Now it’s time to redeem them. Unfortunately, this isn’t the easiest thing to do but these courses will teach you the best ways to get the maximum value for your points.
The basics of redeeming your credit card points
This course provides an introduction and overview of the 401 level courses.
Understanding redemption value (cents per points)
Cents per point (cpp) is the way travel hackers measure value.
Calculating cents per point (cpp)
Math isn’t fun for everyone but we’ll show you how easy it is to calculate cents per point.
How much are points and miles worth?
Not all points are created equal. Some are worth more than others. Knowing the difference will help make the right decisions.
Calculating the value of points and miles
Most people don’t like math but we’ll help you keep it simple so that you can calculate what makes sense and what doesn’t. Knowing this is the key to getting a great redemption.
Why you should have a plan to earn and burn
Saving your points for a rainy day is a bad move. The goal is to earn and burn.
How to redeem credit card points (with Chase Ultimate Rewards as an example)
We’ll walk you through the process of redeeming points for maximum value.
Do not use the Chase Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal to book travel
The Chase Travel Portal seems easy to use but it’s a horrible way to use points.