Points & Miles FAQs: 10 Questions Every Traveler Should Know

Takeoff is back! After a summer break, Travis Cormier is joined by Lovan Edwards as the recurring co-host for a new chapter of the podcast. And to kick things off, they’re tackling 10 of the most frequently asked questions in points and miles.~ What points should you earn for a specific destination?~ Which points currency should you focus on?~ Will opening more credit cards hurt your credit?~ And how do you know which card to apply for next?Travis and Lovan are answering these questions and more! Join My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place ✈️ Try 10xTravel+ free for one month: Use promo code PODCAST In the episode, they're getting into the realities of last-minute award travel, whether you should use points for flights or hotels, how transfer partners work, and what to know before relying on award search tools. Plus, they discuss how to keep track of your points, cards, annual fees, and benefits without turning your points and miles hobby into a second job.Whether you're brand new to points and miles or you've been earning rewards for years, this episode tackles some of the questions that come up again and again. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Lovan's First Episode Award Booking Service Free Course Transfer Partner Cheat Sheet Stay Connected:Join our Community: 10xTravel InsidersFollow us on Instagram: @10xTravelblogWatch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: @10xTravelSubscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available. Chapters (00:00:00) - Top Points Questions(00:00:24) - Meet The New Co-Host(00:03:40) - What Points Should I Earn?(00:06:43) - Best Points Currency(00:11:27) - Will This Hurt My Credit?(00:15:37) - Picking Your Next Card(00:18:57) - Can I Book In Two Months?(00:22:22) - Hotels Or Flights(00:24:59) - Transfer Partners Explained(00:27:06) - Best Award Search Tools(00:31:56) - Tracking Points And Accounts(00:34:05) - To Keep Or Close Cards(00:36:35) - Wrap Up And Next Steps