Common Mistakes in Points and Miles by Justin Vacula
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Rove Miles Dream Job Promotion - One Million Miles!
Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast: Rove Miles Dream Job Promotion - One Million Miles! with Carissa Rawson
Join host Justin Vacula on the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast as he speaks with Carissa Rawson, Director of Travel and Marketing at Rove Miles.
They discuss the exciting 'Global Adventure Officer' dream job promotion, offering a million miles as salary and a travel stipend to a lucky traveler. Find the link here: https://dreamjob.rovemiles.com/
Learn about the flexibility of Rove Miles, its benefits, and how you can apply.
Also, listen for updates from the travel and points community including upcoming meetups and events. Don't miss out on this exciting episode.
00:00 Introduction to Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast
00:44 Today's Episode: Rove Miles Dream Job Promotion
01:38 Meet Carissa Rawson from Rove Miles
01:51 Overview of Rove Miles
02:40 Global Adventure Officer Promotion Details
07:15 Application Process and Requirements
12:45 Additional Updates from Rove Miles
14:34 Upcoming Events and Meetups
18:53 Closing Remarks and Announcements
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👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧
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💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks:
👉 Visit the Support Tab on my website to contribute via SubscribeStar → https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdygurdytravel
👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site.
👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → https://www.cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel
CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.
Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
www.rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9
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🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include:
✨ One-on-one calls with me
✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!)
✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬
✨ Bonus content 🎁
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🌐 Stay Connected With Me:
🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
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✨ Thank You for Listening & Supporting the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast!
Stay tuned for more tips, strategies, and stories to help you optimize your travel, rewards, and lifestyle. 🚀🌍💳
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Matthew Yglesias Misses The Point
Matthew Yglesias Misses the Point: Maximizing Credit Card Rewards with Minimal 'Mental Load'
In this episode of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast, host Justin Vacula discusses how to make money, save money, and travel with minimal cost using credit card points, miles, benefits, and loyalty programs.
The discussion centers on writer Matthew Yglesias's recent tweet criticizing the 'mental load' of optimizing credit card reward categories. Justin and guest Darren explain why optimizing credit card rewards is simpler than it seems and emphasize that signup bonuses offer higher returns than everyday spending categories.
They share practical tips for managing rewards efficiently, including using organizational tools, creative spending methods, and focusing on higher-yield signup bonuses.
They also announce upcoming travel and points meetups and events where listeners can learn more about maximizing rewards.
00:00 Introduction to Low-Cost Travel with Points and Miles
00:46 Responding to Matthew Yglesias' Tweet
03:37 Understanding the 'Mental Load' of Optimizing Credit Card Rewards
06:17 Strategies for Managing Credit Card Bonus Categories
14:13 The Importance of Signup Bonuses
20:41 Choosing the Right Cards for Everyday Spending
22:39 Maximizing Credit Card Rewards for Everyday Spending
24:20 Upcoming Events and Announcements
26:13 The Power of Signup Bonuses
27:22 Creative Spending Strategies
39:14 Recent and Upcoming Travels
44:59 Community Engagement and Final Thoughts
🎙️ 📢 Listen to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast:
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👉 Apple Podcasts / iTunes → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/id1489093490
👉 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0PRUx83Z4XKHengsgOoLWg
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👉 iHeartRadio → https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-51807405/
👉 Podbean → https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/vvdph-a3425/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast
👉 Pocket Casts → https://pocketcasts.com/podcasts/1a722d50-2d0a-0138-96d6-0acc26574db2?_prerender=true
👉 Podchaser → https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-1153719
👉 Podcast Addict → https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/3497422
👉 Castbox → https://castbox.fm/channel/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast-id4351553?country=us
👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧
📡 Prefer using your favorite app? Simply copy & paste my podcast RSS feed:
http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss
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💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks:
👉 Visit the Support Tab on my website to contribute via SubscribeStar → https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdygurdytravel
👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site.
👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → https://www.cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel
CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.
Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
www.rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9
—
🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include:
✨ One-on-one calls with me
✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!)
✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬
✨ Bonus content 🎁
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🌐 Stay Connected With Me:
🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
👍 Like on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
🐦 Follow on Twitter / X → https://x.com/HurdyGurdyTravl
📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/justinvacula/
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✨ Thank You for Listening & Supporting the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast!
Stay tuned for more tips, strategies, and stories to help you optimize your travel, rewards, and lifestyle. 🚀🌍💳
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Rove Miles with Carissa Rawson
Rove Miles with Carissa Rawson by Justin Vacula
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Getting Started with Miles and Points Featuring ChatGPT Real-Time Voice Mode Co-Host
Unlocking Travel Rewards: Beginner's Guide to Points & Miles with ChatGPT Voice!
Join Justin Vacula, host of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast, as he introduces you to the exciting world of travel with points and miles.
This episode, featuring AI co-host ChatGPT Voice, is perfect for beginners looking to save money on travel through credit card rewards, miles, and loyalty programs.
Discover how to turn everyday spending into amazing travel opportunities, debunk common myths, and learn valuable strategies to maximize your rewards.
Subscribe, follow, and join our community meetups in the Greater Philadelphia area. Let's make traveling the world more affordable and enjoyable together!
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Meet Your Host and Co-Host
00:45 Getting Started with Miles and Points
05:49 The Power of Signup Bonuses
07:07 Maximizing Points Value
14:25 Flexible vs Fixed Points
20:04 Advanced Strategies and Creative Spending
21:47 Upcoming Events and Announcements
23:28 Upcoming Meetups and Listener Support
24:15 Debunking Myths About Credit Cards and Credit Scores
28:13 Maximizing Value from Miles and Points
30:50 Getting Started with Travel Rewards
33:59 Managing Time and Effort in the Points Game
39:07 Keeping Track of Your Rewards
40:41 Final Takeaways and Listener Engagement
42:03 Using Chat GPT Voice Feature
43:28 Closing Announcements and Future Content
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🎙️ 📢 Listen to the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast On:
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👉 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0PRUx83Z4XKHengsgOoLWg
👉 TuneIn → https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast-p1275539/
👉 iHeartRadio → https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-51807405/
👉 Podbean → https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/vvdph-a3425/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast
👉 Pocket Casts → https://pocketcasts.com/podcasts/1a722d50-2d0a-0138-96d6-0acc26574db2?_prerender=true
👉 Podchaser → https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-1153719
👉 Podcast Addict → https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast/3497422
👉 Castbox → https://castbox.fm/channel/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast-id4351553?country=us
👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧
📡 Prefer using your favorite app? Simply copy & paste my podcast RSS feed:
http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:706382626/sounds.rss
—
💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks:
👉 Visit the Support Tab on my website to contribute via SubscribeStar → https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdygurdytravel
👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site.
👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → https://www.cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel
CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.
—
🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include:
✨ One-on-one calls with me
✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!)
✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬
✨ Bonus content 🎁
—
🌐 Stay Connected With Me:
🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
👍 Like on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast
🐦 Follow on Twitter / X → https://x.com/HurdyGurdyTravl
📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/justinvacula/
—
✨ Thank You for Listening & Supporting the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast!
Stay tuned for more tips, strategies, and stories to help you optimize your travel, rewards, and lifestyle. 🚀🌍💳
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