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A few years back, our financial situation took a hit, and our once-frequent vacations seemed like a distant dream. That’s when I stumbled upon the magic of points and miles. By strategically opening credit cards and earning a mountain of points, we’ve not only maintained our travel habits but have managed to take even more trips—all while spending a fraction of what we used to!

We’ve saved over $60,000 on vacations in recent years—can you believe it? It’s been a game-changer, and I’m here to help you unlock the same savings.
So buckle up and get ready for a journey into budget-friendly travel adventures!

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I'm a wife, mama to four kids, freelance blogger, trained elementary school teacher, and doula (although I no longer do either of those last two things!)

I turned my passion for travel into a full-time job teaching other families how to maximize credit card points and miles to take more trips for less money.

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What about my credit score?

The thing that has the highest impact on your score is paying your credit card bill on time and in full each month. Opening new cards may cause temporary dips, but they typically recover within a month or two. Our scores have actually improved over time!

Won't You run out of cards?

Nope! There are SO MANY cards out there - plenty of options to choose from. Plus, there are cards you can open again after a certain amount of time, so even if you feel like you've maxed out your options, you can circle back to ones you previously had.

What about annual fees?

Spending money to hold a credit card? That seems crazy! But let me assure you, those fees are always worth it for the first year thanks to that big welcome offer. After that, many cards have perks and benefits that make up for the fee. Learn more in this blog post.

How do you manage so many cards?

I couldn't do it without my favorite free app - Travel Freely! It helps me track all of my cards, know when annual fees are due, figure out which cards to open next, decide which cards to keep open, track my 5/24 status, and more. It's SO helpful.
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Rewards Roadmap is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of earning and using credit card points and miles, enabling you to take incredible trips without busting your budget!

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