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009 | In Today’s Podcast we cover: Why Jonathan started with travel rewards: Wife’s family in Zimbabwe: $6,000 in flights every two years

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What is this travel rewards strategy all about?

Minimum spending requirement defined Options to meet minimum spending requirement

Return on investment: instead of 1.5% rewards, you can earn upwards of 33%

Impact on credit score and Brad’s personal experience Is this strategy right for you?

The Chase Gauntlet and why you want to focus on Chase cards first Where to start? Chase Ultimate Rewards

How to earn the Southwest Companion Pass (and the value of the pass) Business credit cards Ultimate Rewards points and three ways to redeem them

Jonathan’s trip to Zimbabwe: Helping him save $6k in 5 minutes How to search for flights at United’s website

If this strategy can take Jonathan to Zimbabwe, it can take you anywhere! Other destinations with ‘sweet spot’ options: Costa Rica, Hawaii, Europe

If you want to take 1-2 nearly free vacations per year, this strategy is right for you 

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