#3: Points optimizer Alex Miller joins Chris to go deep on credit cards and points hacks. They discuss the best cards to get right now, how to get thousands of points without spending much money, and ways you should NOT be spending your points.
Alex Miller is the Founder and CEO of Upgraded Points, a site that helps millions of people each month maximize the ... Show More
Jul 22
Where to Keep Your Cash for the Highest Return
#288: Chris breaks down exactly where to park your cash to earn the most, whether you have $10,000 or a few million. From high-yield savings accounts and Treasury ETFs to brokerage bonuses and cash management accounts, he explains the tradeoffs that actually matter—and why the hi ... Show More
58m 18s
Jul 8
Are Credit Card Points Still Worth It? and More Listener Q&A
#286: With credit card fees climbing, credits getting harder to use, and points constantly devaluing, it's fair to ask whether earning points and miles is even worth it anymore. In this AMA, Chris breaks down why the fees are still worth it for him (and who they're not worth it f ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2025
147. Points & Travel Guide for Wall Street Professionals feat. The Points Guy's
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, to break down the basics of optimizing your credit card strategy, especially for finance professionals and consultants who travel frequently, entertain clients, or rack up significant corporate ex ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 2024
The Definitive Travel Rewards Episode w/ Chris Hutchins #899
When it makes sense to buy points, sites that make redeeming your points a breeze, how he thinks about points deflation… these are just a few of the topics we cover with our friend Chris Hutchins. If you’re wondering, like we were, whether or not travel hacking is still worth the ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2022
149: The Points Guy: Talking Travel with Brian Kelly
If you’re planning a trip this summer, this episode is for you! ‘The Points Guy’ Brian Kelly breaks down all you need to know about spending miles wisely, choosing the right credit card for you and outsmarting today’s raging airline prices. If you want to score lower fares, maxim ... Show More
59m 6s
May 2025
How to buy a Rolex with Credit Card Points In 2025
Can you really buy a Rolex using credit card points? 🤯 And how do you fund over $120 million for clients in just 3 years?
In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex interviews Sam Correia, founder of Next Level Funding, who shares how he went from construction to buildi ... Show More
43m 22s
Oct 2024
How to Hack Your Credit Card Perks
Most of us love to shop but few of us are actually taking the time to spend right, leaving so many points and perks on the table. This week Raj and Noah welcome The Points Guy himself, Brian Kelly, to talk us through the which cards have the most to offer, making the most of purc ... Show More
43m 53s
May 2023
Jet-Setting for Little to No Money w/ The Points Guy Brian Kelly (Bestie Ep) #666
<p>Since we’re taking a little vacation over in Scotland, we thought it would be a good time to re-release this episode on how you can travel for little to no money. Brian Kelly, The Points Guy himself, is joining us today on the podcast! If you’ve ever attempted some research on ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2023
472: All the Money Hacks We WISH We Had Known About (ENCORE Episode!)
Happy Thanksgiving! This Turkey Day, we're giving you an encore of one of our favorite episodes on the money hacks EVERYONE should know about! This was one of our top shows of last year and will teach you how to save better, spend less, and travel for CHEAP! Enjoy!
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56m 27s