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Way too many websites push you right into applying for all sorts of credit cards without first explaining to you the pitfalls of this hobby. That’s because they make a commission each time you sign up....

One of the things that scares away would-be travel hackers is all of the lingo and acronyms. When someone says “I used all my MRs to get J on UL from EWR to CDG” newer people may think that...

Since credit cards are at the core of travel hacking, having a good credit score will help you get approved for the best credit cards. Thus, travel hackers take their credit score very seriously. You’ll...

Credit is very dangerous for certain people. If you don’t think you have the discipline to handle things the right way, then you might want to put this off for a while. Credit card debt is the worst type...

The history of the modern frequent flier programs dates back to 1979 when Texas International Airlines created a program to track mileage to give rewards to its members. In the next few years, other airlines...

Earning points seems easy at first but if you are going to do this right, there is a lot to know. For most airlines, you earn miles based upon how much you spend with bonus miles awarded depending on your...

Now that you earned some points you have to redeem them. Travel hackers seek to get the most amount of value from their points as possible. There are several ways to redeem miles and points but you’ll...