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Credit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastBest Credit Cards for EV ChargingThere are so many videos out there about the best credit cards for gas stations, but what about for Electric Vehicle charging? We give you the full rundown.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2025-02-2309 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS Podcast10 Things You Didn’t Know about Capital One Credit CardsCapital One has an interesting and unique credit card lineup, but it's one of the most misunderstood issuers. Today we break down 10 secrets about Capital One that aren't really discussed on the internet that you may not have known about!📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2025-02-1612 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastNew Devaluations: Air France & MarriottMarriott "Bonvoys" its loyal members. Again. And we question Air France's claims that its newly increased pricing means more award availability.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2025-02-0912 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastIs the New $499 JetBlue Premier Card Worth Getting?JetBlue tries to compete in the premium credit card space, but it's a total flop. Today we whine about that.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2025-02-0207 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHotel Loyalty Program WishlistHow Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and IHG can improve to become more competitive.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2025-01-2635 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastCiti Credit Card Approval Algorithm SecretsCiti is a slept-on credit card issuer, but they are notorious for having opaque approval criteria. Today we teach you some tricks to reverse-engineer Citi's approval algorithm. Plus, a secret double-dipping strategy.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2025-01-2317 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastNEW AA and Hyatt Partnership UpdatesWorld of Hyatt is the best hotel loyalty program in the world and American Airlines has the best airline loyalty program in the United States. There have been some very exciting updates to their partnership agreement. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2025-01-1020 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastMake PROFIT Paying Taxes with Credit Card 2025 Complete Updated GuideEveryone hates taxes. But at least you can earn a good amount of credit card points and miles by paying taxes with a credit card. Today we will give you a full guide to how to pay taxes with your credit cards in 2025.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2025-01-0511 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS Podcast2025 Credit Card and Travel Predictions2024 was a very interesting year in the credit card space but 2025 could be even more interesting. Today we are going to discuss our predictions for 2025. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-12-3139 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHotel Business Credit Cards: The Good and the BadHotel cards are some of the best credit cards in the entire space. While the personal hotel credit cards are great, there are also many great hotel business cards which we will discuss today.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-12-1523 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastEtihad Airlines First Class HACKSEtihad airlines has one of the world's best first-class products. Their A380 apartments are some of the largest and most opulent seats in the sky. Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know to unlock the ability to fly in these amazing seats for ultra-low cost.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-12-1517 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastChase changed its approval algorithm. (MUST WATCH)Chase cards are some of our favorites in the entire credit card space. Sadly, it has become a lot harder to get approved for Chase cards if you already have several of their cards. Today we are going to explain all the new changes📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-12-0822 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastANA First Class HACKS (Cheapest Way to Fly FIRST to Japan)ANA is one of the only two airlines which operates first class to Japan from the United States. Their first class is hailed as one of the best first-class products on earth. Normally tickets cost around $20,000 round trip but it is possible to book for a pretty reasonable amount of points plus a few hundred dollars if you know the right tricks. Today we will talk about everything you need to know on how to book and fly ANA first class. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/cred...2024-12-0117 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastThe Apple Card: a Multibillion-Dollar DisasterIt is no secret that people in the credit card space are not a fan of the Apple card. It offers virtually no signup bonus and has very uncompetitive multipliers. What is even more interesting is how much of a disaster this card has been for the issuing bank, Goldman Sachs. It has cost GS billions of dollars. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signu2024-11-2411 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastIs the new US Bank Smartly card TRASH?The US Bank Smartly card had been hyped up for having a possible 4% cash back on everything ability. While this is an impressively high cash-back multiplier, there are some significant drawbacks and possible issues you should be aware of. Is this card really as good as everyone says?📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-11-1719 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastOur 2025 Hotel and Airline Status StrategyWe all love high-tier hotel and airline status but sadly we can't earn everything. Today we will discuss our full hotel and airline status strategy for 2025 and which statues we plan to earn and how.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-11-1119 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastI Used AI to Plan My Credit Card Strategy. Here's What Happened.Can ChatGPT give good credit card advice? Today Sherwin finds out if he can replace his travel podcast co-host with AI.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-11-0335 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastMaui Hotel GuideMaui is one of the most popular tropical vacation destinations for people in the United States. Today we will cover everything you need to know about picking your hotels for Maui📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-10-2717 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastIs The Bilt Walgreens Partnership TRASH?!Bilt and Walgreens have rolled out a partnership that allows you to use any linked credit card to purchase eligible health items and be reimbursed with one click from your HSA. Sounds great right? Well, there is more to the story and we are going to explain why you might not want to utilize this. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-10-2014 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastNEVER Cancel a Credit Card (Product Changing Full Guide)One of the most common mistakes when it comes to credit cards is canceling a card when you don't need to. Today we are going explain how you never have to cancel another card and can avoid paying long term annual fees.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-10-1323 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastEarn A TON Of Miles WITHOUT Credit Cards (Shopping Portals Explained)While getting large credit card signup bonuses is the main way a lot of us earn large balances of credit card points and miles, it isn't the only method. You can also earn a large amount of miles on everyday purchases just by clicking through a shopping portal link. Today we will explain how shopping portals work and how to earn a ton of miles with them.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the...2024-10-0613 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastUnlimited 1/2 Price Flights (Southwest Companion Pass Explained)Imagine being able to get virtually unlimited 1/2 off on all your flights. This is basically possible with Southwest's world-famous companion pass status. Today we will explain everything you need to know about this status and how to easily earn it.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-09-2919 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastThe BEST Award Travel Tool On Earth (Seats.Aero Explained)While everyone wants to book first and business class using their points, finding the award space can be quite tricky. Fortunately for us, there are award search tools that can help us do this. In our opinion the best award-searching tool on the market right now is Seats.Aero which allows for an unrivaled degree of flexability and broad searches.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-trave...2024-09-2217 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHow to Become a Hotel Complaint EXPERTWhile we always want to have a good experience at nice hotels, it doesn't always turn out that way. Today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about hotel complaint etiquette. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-09-1517 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHilton Luxury Brands Explained (Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR)While Hilton points are not all that valuable, their top-tier luxury hotels are quite amazing. They have some of the nicest chain-operated hotels in the world and today we are going to explain the differences in each of their 3 luxury brands. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-09-0826 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastThe BEST Points Redemption EVER? Virgin Voyages ExplainedWhile most of us love to use our credit card points and miles for hotels and airlines, there is actually a redemption that might be even more valuable than first class. Today we are going to cover everything you need to know about using credit card points toward Virgin Voyages cruise redemptions and why it might be the best redemption you can do. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite News...2024-09-0122 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastSECRET Hilton Credit Card StrategyAmex Hilton credit cards are some of the best hotel credit cards in the world. Today we will tell you the secret strategy to maximize your value with Hilton credit cards. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-08-2517 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastAmerican Airlines HACKS (Get Amazing Value)American Airlines is one of the most valuable airline programs in the world. Today we will cover everything you need to know to maximize your value. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-08-1833 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastNEW Hotel Partnerships (Hilton SLH and Hyatt Mr & Mrs Smith)Hyatt has recently acquired Mr and Mrs Smith and Hilton has partnered with SLH. What do these new changes mean and how can you extract value?📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-08-1118 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card Reconsideration GuideNot every credit card denial is a real denial. Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know about getting reconsidered for a credit card.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-08-0424 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastOur Credit Card MISTAKES and REGRETSWe pride ourselves on being experts in the field of Credit Cards and award travel but even experts can make rookie mistakes. Today, we are going to talk about the biggest mistakes we have made in this game.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-07-2826 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastAMEX GOLD REFRESH Fully ExplainedThe Amex Gold has just been completely overhauled. The changes aren't pretty. Today we are going to cover everything you need to know📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-07-2520 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastAre Luxury Hotels OVERRATED?One of the most common travel opinions we hear is that "I don't care about staying in a nice hotel, I am just sleeping there anyways". This seems like a valid take but there is a bit more complexity to it which we are going to debate today.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-07-2116 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastGet Hotel Elite Perks WITHOUT Status (Preferred Hotel Programs Guide)We all want to be treated like a baller when we stay in hotels but it can be quite difficult to get high-tier hotel elite status. Today, we will teach you how you can get elite perks without needing to attain any level of status. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-07-1423 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastFamily Travel HACKS (Ft. Luke's Points and Miles)While we all love to fly ultra-luxury first and business-class flights, finding award seats can be a real challenge. This difficulty is greatly amplified when we need seats for more than 2 people. Today we have a very special guest (Luke's Points and Miles) to discuss with us all of the tricks and tips for family and group related travel.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/s2024-07-0732 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastIs Priority Pass RUINED?Everyone always loves to talk about how great airport lounge access is and how much they love it. Most lounge access is granted via Priority Pass membership but we have seen many negative changes in the recent years which have greatly hurt the program. Today we are going to discuss if Priority Pass is even worth it anymore.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/sign2024-06-3016 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastThe Top 5 OVERRATED Credit CardsToday we are going to discuss the top 5 overrated and over-hyped credit cards out there today.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-06-2321 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastAre IHG Milestone Rewards Worth It?IHG has introduced milestone rewards recently and the question everyone is wondering is are they actually worth it? Today, we are going to breakdown everything you need to know and help you determine if these are worth chasing.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-06-1619 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastECONOMY Flight Survival GuideWhile we always want to fly business, the reality is sometimes we are going to be stuck in cattle class. So how do you make the most of it? Today, we will tell you exactly how to survive your next long haul economy flight.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-06-0919 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastEarn 5x POINTS on EVERYTHING With These Credit CardsIn the credit card game, earning 5X points on a purchase is pretty much the gold standard. Today, we will share every card you need to be aware of so you can earn 5X on as many purchases as you possibly can. We will also discuss if this strategy is even worth it or if you should instead focus on signup bonuses.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newslette...2024-06-0229 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastEvery Marriott Bonvoy Brand ExplainedMarriott Bonvoy is the world's largest hotel loyalty program. With well over 30 brands, the chain has an insane number of hotels to choose from, and distinguishing between brands can be quite confusing. Today, we will explain the differences between each of Marriott's brands. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-05-2637 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastSTOP Spending on Co-Branded Credit CardsSo many people love to spend a bunch of money on their favorite hotel or airline credit card. This can be a really bad idea since often you will be leaving a ton of value on the table by choosing to spend on a co-branded credit card compared to a flexible points card. Today we will explain when you should and should not spend on a co-branded credit card.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcas...2024-05-1921 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastUnited Airlines HACKS (what you need to know ft. Sathvik)United Airlines is one of the world's largest airlines with one of the most popular loyalty programs. Today we will cover everything you need to know about maximizing the United MileagePlus loyalty program and get flights for amazing discounts.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-05-1250 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastAVOID These TRASH Credit Card Transfer PartnersWe are both sick and tired of people wasting their credit card points by transferring to travel partners with absolutely no value. It is like they are simply lighting money on fire. Today, we will tell you every major partner you need to avoid if you don't want to waste your points.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-05-0518 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHow To Earn A TON of Chase Points (Low Annual Fees)Chase points are one of the most valuable credit card points in the world. Not only are they super valuable, but they are also extremely easy to redeem. Today, we will tell you exactly how you can earn a ton of Chase points while paying very little in annual fees.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-04-2820 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastWhy Using Credit Card Points for Flights is SO HARD (and what you can do about it)In the past few years, it has gotten increasingly difficult to utilize credit card points for good flight redemptions. This is largely due to airlines becoming quite stingy with releasing partner award availability and instead choosing to only release availability to their own members. Today we will discuss why this is happening and what you can do about it.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/s2024-04-2117 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastEvery World of Hyatt Brand ExplainedHyatt has 28 unique hotel brands which can be quite confusing to distinguish between. In today's 50th episode special we are going to explain each of Hyatt's hotel brands and what you need to know about them. From the ultra-luxury to the budget, there is a lot to learn. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-04-1439 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastThe 8 Biggest Credit Score MYTHSThere is a lot of misinformation out there about what exactly a credit score is and how it works. In this episode, we will be debunking the 8 most common credit score myths that we hear about.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-04-0724 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastShould You Speculatively Transfer Credit Card Points?So many people argue that you should never transfer credit card points speculatively even if there is a good transfer bonus. While this advice can save points from getting stuck in a poor program, the reality is there is more nuance to it.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-03-3118 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastOur Biggest Travel Pet PeevesThe more we travel, the more pet peeves we have started to form. From lack of elite upgrades to long lines, there is a lot we think could be improved. Today we will share our biggest travel pet peeves. Of course, these are true first-world problems and we understand that we are very lucky to be able to 'complain' about these 'issues'.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newslette...2024-03-2438 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS Podcast2024 Las Vegas HACKS | High Roller Treatment With No GamblingWe will tell you everything you need to know on how to get treated like a high roller in Las Vegas without needing to gamble a penny. There are so many tricks when it comes to Vegas and it is so easy to get amazing discounts. From free parking, no resort fees, free dinners, and so much more, there is a lot of benefits you can unlock.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the...2024-03-1728 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastNEW Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card (what you need to know)Wells Fargo is finally starting to become a competitive bank in the world of credit cards. Their new Autograph Journey card is going to be one of the best mid-tier credit cards that exists. Today, we will cover everything you need to know and if this card is worth it.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-03-1019 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastIs Budget Travel Trash?! (Ft. Anthony Venture) | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 44There is constantly a debate on whether points should be used for budget travel to go further or if they should be saved for luxury redemptions. Today, we each give our thoughts and opinions. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-03-0352 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS Podcast2024 Hyatt DEVALUATION Explained (Book Now)Hyatt has just announced their 2024 category changes and it isn't great. This is the third year in a row of devaluations. However, this deval isn't nearly as bad as it could have been and there is a silver lining. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-02-2823 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastIs it Entitled to Expect a Hotel Room Upgrade? | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 43"You should never expect a room upgrade and just book the room you want". We are sick and tired of hearing this line over and over again when discussing the issues with the various hotel loyalty programs. So many people think it is entitled to expect/ask for a hotel room upgrade due to elite status. We think this is a BS claim. Today we will explain our reasoning to why it is NOT entitled to expect a hotel room upgrade.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/cre...2024-02-2524 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastRetention Offer Full Guide | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 42What if the bank would pay you just to keep your credit card open? This is often a reality on many premium credit cards with annual fees. If you play your cards right, you can find yourself with some bonus points or a statement credit just for keeping your credit card open for another year.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-02-1825 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastMARRIOTT HACKS (Everything You Need to Know) | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 41For better or worse, Marriott Bonvoy is without question the largest hotel loyalty program in the world. While controversial, there can be very interesting value that can be unlocked by playing the Marriott game right.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-02-1156 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastMilitary Credit Card Benefits (Ft. Jaden) | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 40Military members have access to one of the most powerful credit card perks in the world, waived annual fees on personal cards from most major banks. This means active duty military in the United States can get amazing credit card perks without paying a penny in annual fees. Today we will discuss everything you need to know about these perks with a cadet of the United States Airforce Academy. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast...2024-02-0429 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastSharing Deals is SELFISH!? | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep 39While we all love to share the best travel deals we come across, sometimes it can actually be harmful to share with too many people. If too many people share an insane deal, it can cause the deal to fail and ruin it for everyone. Today we talk about what can happen if everyone shares a deal too widely and why people get upset when exclusive deals are shared.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcas...2024-01-2820 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastLuxury Hyatt Credit Card Wishlist | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 38It has been far too long since Hyatt has made updates to their credit card. Recently they sent out a survey indicating that there would be a new premium World of Hyatt credit card released and we were given some hints on the possible benefits. Today, we will discuss what we hope to see from this new card and what we predict will happen.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elit...2024-01-2139 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastSECRET Hotel Partnerships | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 37While the big chains of Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG are known by all, some unknown smaller partnerships and brands can provide great value for your points. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2024-01-1417 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card Mindset & Learning Curve (ft. Kevin Rodriguez) | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 36When it comes to credit cards and award travel. There are countless different types of mindsets people take on. From those who think Credit Cards are bad, to cash-back lovers, to luxury travelers, there is no shortage of different styles. In today's episode, we talk with Credit Card content creator Kevin Rodriguez. Kevin has amassed over 100K followers on Instagram and focuses on Spanish language credit card and travel content. We will also discuss how we view the learning curve for the credit card and award travel space.Kevin's Social Media Links: https://www.liinks.co/kevinrodriguez2024-01-0745 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastMALDIVES HACKS (How To Visit 90% Off) | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 35The Maldives is the destination of fantasy. It is the closest thing to a true paradise that exists. The sad reality is that a trip here can cost over $10,000 even on the low end. In today's episode, we share everything we know about the award travel and credit card space that you can use to travel in luxury to the Maldives at a small fraction of the retail price.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcas...2023-12-3129 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastThe Credit Card Ladder is a MYTH | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 34We have seen countless Youtubers make videos about the so-called "Credit Card Ladder" or "Credit Card tier list".  We are here to tell you the credit card ladder is a myth, you can get any credit card you want without needing to follow some predefined ranking. As long as you are within the application rules for a specific issuer, you can and should focus on getting the best card for your setup. You don't need to listen to some arbitrary made up tier list. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: h...2023-12-2423 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastAmex Platinum Credit Tier List | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 33The Amex Platinum is often made fun of as being a 'coupon book' of useless credits that you have to force yourself to use. While the card has become more of a coupon book in recent years, there are still some very useful credits. In today's episode, we give our own personal ranking of each and every credit of the American Express Platinum card.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elit...2023-12-1746 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHow a YouTuber With 1M Subscribers Manages Credit Cards (ft. DuckyTheGamer) | Credit Card BS Ep. 32Today we have a very special guest, Sam (AKA 'DuckyTheGamer'). Sam is a full-time content creator and he has amassed nearly 1 million YouTube scribers. In our conversation with Sam, we will learn about how he manages his business credit cards, his favorite redemptions, and how he got into the credit card rewards space.Sam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@duckythegamer📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite New...2023-12-1047 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card Setup SHOWDOWN, Who Has The Best Cards? | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 31Today, Shaun and Sherwin battle it out in the credit card arena. Each will showcase their entire setup of credit cards and you get to vote who's setup is superior. This episode will give you insight into what makes a good longterm credit card keeper setup.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2023-12-0328 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHyatt's 2024 Milestone Rewards Update Fully Explained (GAME CHANGING)Hyatt just announced their program changes for 2024 and they are truly game-changing. After 2 years of constant hotel loyalty program devaluations, it is amazing to see Hyatt introduce changes that are actually beneficial to guests. In today's episode, we cover everything you need to know about Hyatt's changes.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2023-12-0132 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastIs Bilt TRASH? | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 30The Bilt credit card is one of the most hyped-up credit cards of the last few years. With no annual fee and the ability to earn points paying your rent, there is a lot to love. However, the card is not perfect, and far too many people get stuck in the "I want to earn points on rent so I must get the Bilt card" mindset trap. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the T...2023-11-2620 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastWhen Should You Buy Points? | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 29Everyone always says "You should never buy airline/hotel points" but fail to realize that almost everyone is already buying these points. Anytime you choose to redeem your points for travel instead of cashback, you are effectively still buying these points, just at a different price. So the question is not, "Should you buy points?", but rather "When should you buy points?" 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter...2023-11-1928 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card FANTASY DRAFT | The Best Keeper Cards | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 28If you had to assemble a team of the best credit cards possible, what cards would you pick? Today, we are answering that question by playing a round of a credit card fantasy draft. Our goal is to form the best possible roster of keeper credit cards we can.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2023-11-1234 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastNEW Amex STRATEGY 2023: Hilton Card Updates & Bonus Rules | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 27American Express has completely changed the benefits of its Hilton Honors credit card lineup and today we will cover all the new changes. Are these cards still worth it or are they now trash? Amex has also implemented new welcome offer restrictions that can make earing a signup bonus on their cards much more difficult.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2023-11-0527 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastRental Car HACKS | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 26There is a ton of talk in the travel hacking world of hotels and flights but often rental cars are over looked. While your hotel and flight will be the two most important parts of your trip, a good rental car can make your trip much more enjoyable. Imagine having a tiny sedan versus a large SUV to accommodate your large family. Instead of having to sit for an hour in line, skip the counter and pick out your car without waiting.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacon...2023-10-2915 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastAir Canada Sues Seats.Aero, Mileage Scalpers Explained | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 25In today's episode we cover a very interesting developing story. Air Canada is seeking a legal battle against the very popular award search tool, Seats.Aero. Air Canada alleges that Seats.Aero is illegally scraping data from the Air Canada website while Seats.Aero argues that it is acting completely within it's legal bounds. While we are not laywers, we will each give your our take and discuss who we think is in the right here.Mentioned cases: hiQ Labs, Inc. v. LinkedIn Corp., 31 F.4th 1180 (9th Cir. 2022); Van Buren v. United States, 141 S. Ct. 1648 (2021).📱Fre...2023-10-2224 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastPLAYER 2 Credit Card Guide | Credit Card BS Ep. 24 (Special Guest)When it comes to the credit card game one of the most powerful and effective strategies is to find a Player 2 (often shortened to P2). Finding a Player 2 has amazing benefits such as reducing your effective hotel cost by 1/2, allowing you to apply for up to twice as many credit cards, and reducing miscellaneous expenses by 1/2 as well. Getting a player 2 can greatly up your game when it comes to the world of travel and credit cards. Today, my (Shaun) Player 2 and I will discuss everything you need to know about credit card Player 2s all the way from...2023-10-1518 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastCPP MATTERS : A Hot Take | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 23We are both sick and tired of people saying things like "Ignore cents per point, just use your points for whatever you want" or "I had to do this trip anyways so I used my points to save me money even if it wasn't the best value". Today we have a very hot take, cents per point matters. Credit Card points are a currency that has value just like how cash is a currency that has value. We will explain all the reasons why we consider cents per point to be an important metric and why you should as...2023-10-0830 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHotel Upgrade HACKS | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 22"We have upgraded you to a suite" is what everyone wants to hear at hotel check-in. Sadly, for most this is just a lofty dream. However, it doesn't have to be. If you utilize the right strategies and elite statuses you can find yourself getting frequent upgrades to amazing hotel rooms and suites for no extra cost. Today we will tell you everything you need to know about hotel upgrades.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the po...2023-10-0153 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastUNDERDOG BATTLE: Citi VS Capital One | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Ep 21In this game, there is a lot of attention on Chase and American Express but often the 2nd tier issuers like Citi and Capital One can be overlooked. Today we give an in-depth breakdown of each of these issuers as well as each of their strengths and weaknesses. You should absolutely not be ignoring either of these banks as they both can have their own superpowers.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Trave...2023-09-2441 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastWorld's Best Flight Redemptions | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 20It goes without saying there are some amazing first-class airline products in the world. From the Emirates 777 'Game Changer' suites, to Air France's La Première, there are some truly amazing experiences out there. Today, we are going to cover what we consider to be the world's most exclusive and aspirational airline points redemptions. These are the best of the best with a price tag that follows. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Tr...2023-09-1732 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastThe World's Best Hotel Points Redemptions | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 19📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2023-09-1035 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastGet Free Breakfast at Hotels | Stanford & Berkeley Students Discuss Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 18📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2023-09-0343 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastSOUTHWEST HACKS | Stanford & Berkeley Students Discuss Free Travel | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 17📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2023-08-2735 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastMEXICO HACKS on Points | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 16Mexico is one of the most popular destinations for US travelers. With only a few hour flight, you can find yourself in an entirely different climate with amazing beaches, high quality food, and friendly service. There is only one problem, the price. Over the past few decades, travel to Mexico has become absurdly expensive. Luxury hotels can easily cost $1,000 even before taxes (which are around a whopping 30%). Since Mexico is such a unique destination accessable with such a short flight, the demand has skyrocketed. For most this would mean visiting is either impossible or prohibitively expensive. Not for you...2023-08-2039 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastTop 10 Credit Card PET PEEVES | Stanford & Berkeley Students Discuss Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 15📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite Newsletter: https://the-travel-lane.ck.page/signup2023-08-1348 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastUltimate Airport Lounge Guide | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 14No one wants to pay $15 for the garbage airport meal that you only get since there is literally nothing else to eat. The good news for you is that now you don't have to. In today's episode, we share with you the ultimate guide to airport lounges. Instead of having to sit in a crowded airport terminal with awful food, you can sit in a clean relaxed lounge with free food and drinks. While not all airport lounges are created equal, there are some AMAZING lounges around the world which mimic 5-star hotels in their level of service and...2023-08-0631 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHAWAII HACKS | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 13Hawaii is one of the most sought after destinations in the world. Millions of people dream of visiting it's prestine beaches, amazingly clear water, and perfect climate. However, what most people don't look forward to is the price. Even cheap hotels can easily set you back over $300 per night. Want a luxury hotel? Forget about it unless you are willing to shell out over $1,000 per night. That's to say nothing of the flights which can be rather expensive especially in peak season. Of course you are not going to pay these absurd costs. Since you follow us, we are...2023-08-0249 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHYATT HACKS | Stanford & Berkeley Students Discuss Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 12This is the one you have been waiting for. The World of Hyatt program is without question the world's best hotel loyalty program. The points are extreamly valuable, they are easy to earn, the status has the best recognition out of any program, and their luxury portfolio is amazing. If there is any hotel program you need to utilize and understand, it is World of Hyatt. In today's episode, we will cover everything you need to know about Hyatt.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referr...2023-07-3155 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastCash Back is TRASH? | Stanford & Berkeley Students Discuss Travel | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 11There has long been a debate in the world of Credit Cards. Cash Back or Travel? Today, we will settle the debate once and for all. We will each present our arguments and opinions about Cash Back credit cards and if they are worth it for you. One thing is for sure, regardless of if you enjoy Cash Back Creidt Cards or Travel Points Credit Cards, you need to be mindful of oppertunity cost. If you are spending tens to hundreds of hours researching how to get increased cash back or 'free' travel, then it isn't really free. There...2023-07-2935 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastFREE Cruises, Condos, Casinos | Stanford & Berkeley Students Discuss Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 10A single credit card can unlock the power to get nearly free cruises, heavily discounted vacation rentals, and high-tier casino status. Of course, this card is the Wyndham Business Earner credit card. Today, we will discuss this card and the near-endless benefits it provides, and how you can save thousands. You can find yourself getting free Casino parking, waived resort fees, cruises for under $400 for a balcony room, and vacation rentals for under $150/night total.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our li...2023-07-2730 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastWays to Meet Minimum Spend | Stanford & Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card B.S. Episode 9Almost any good credit card comes with a nice juicy signup bonus that can yield thousands of dollars of value. The only issue is that they often have high minimum spend requirements that can require one to spend upwards of $5,000 within only 3 months. For plenty of people, this leaves the choice of either not being able to reach the bonus or increasing spending which you normally would not do. Today we talk about the best ways that you can reach any credit card signup bonus without having to increase the amount of money leaving your pocket.📱Free Awa...2023-07-2540 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastAirline Credit Cards SUCK | Stanford & Berkeley Students Discuss Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 8There are a lot of credit cards on the market, some good and some awful. Today we are going to disucuss why in our view airline credit cards often provide little benefit compared to their hotel credit card counter parts. Most airline credit cards charge a $95-$500 annual fee but provide benefits that are tough to use unless you either fly a large amount on the specific airline or spend a ton of money. For most people, hotel credit cards make much more sense to focus on given that their benefits can save you money even after just 1 or 2...2023-07-2340 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHILTON HACKS | Stanford & Berkeley Students Discuss Travel | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 7A Stanford student and UC Berkeley graduate discuss the best ways to get luxury Hilton stays for ultra cheap. Hilton Honors is one of the most 'hackable' hotel programs in the world largly due to their overpowered American Express Hilton Honors Aspire Credit Card. Additionally, it is entirely possible to stay at $1,000/Night resorts for less than 1/2 published cost simply by purchasing Hilton points on sale (that's right, no exisiting points balance needed). In the episdoe today we will cover everything you need to know about the Hilton Honors program. 📱Free Award Travel Discord Grou...2023-07-2134 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastDoes Chase 5/24 Rule Actually Matter? | Stanford & Berkeley Students Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 6A Stanford student and UC Berkeley graduate discuss if the Chase 5/24 rule really matters. You have seen countless blog posts and videos about 5/24 and why everyone thinks it's super important but today we take a more nuanced approach and give concrete strategies that take 5/24 into account. Chase 5/24 definitely matters, but you also need to weigh all options since there is always opportunity cost.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elite New...2023-07-1933 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastLas Vegas Credit Card Hacks: Free Food, Hotel Discounts, Elite Status | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 5A Stanford student and UC Berkeley graduate talk about the best ways to get treated like a baller in Las Vegas without having to gamble a cent. By utilizing the right hotel programs and easy to attain casino statuses, you can find signficant savings and enhanced perks. For example, you can avoid paying any resort fees, earn dining credits, and get awesome room upgrades.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly helps support the podcast!)📰Join the Travel Lane Elit...2023-07-1732 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastHigh Spend Credit Card Strategy | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 4 | Stanford & Berkeley Students TravelA Stanford Student and UC Berkeley Graduate talk about their favorite credit card strategies for people with high spending. For the ballers (or wanna-be ballers like us), being able to put high spend on a credit card can yield some amazing benefits. From top-tier hotel/airline status, to free night certificates, and invite-only ultra-elite credit cards, the benefits are endless. We even cover the elusive and infamous Amex Centurion Card  (The Black Card).📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links)(Using our links greatly...2023-07-1544 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastFREE FIRST CLASS to Japan & Taiwan | Stanford and Berkeley Students on Travel | Credit Card BS Ep. 3A Stanford student and UC Berkeley graduate talk about the best ways to fly to Asia in First and Business class using credit card points. Asia has some of the best sweet spot award redemptions and you can get some amazing deals if you know what you are doing. Some of the most notable products are ANA First 'The Suite', JAL First, and EVA Air Business. While award availability can be trickier to find, the deals are amazing.📱Free Award Travel Discord Group: https://discord.gg/the-travel-lane-932731929030197249💳Our Favorite Credit Cards: https://beacons.ai/creditcardbs (Referral Links...2023-07-1336 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastChase Trifecta is OVERRATED | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 2 | Stanford & Berkeley Students on TravelA UC Berkeley graduate and a Stanford student talk about their hot take: why the famous Chase Trifecta is highly overrated. Far too many people get trapped in the 'multiplier mindset' where they think so far in the long term that they forget about short-term benefits of any kind. There are strategies that can provide vastly more benefit than the Chase Trifecta. And stay tuned for their opinions on underrated cards to get instead!Stanford student Sherwin Lai has over nine credit cards and has planned trips all over the world for himself and his family. Sherwin...2023-07-1147 minCredit Card BS PodcastCredit Card BS PodcastIHG HACKS | Credit Card BS Podcast Ep. 1 | Stanford and Berkeley Students Discuss Free TravelA UC Berkeley graduate and a Stanford student talk about the ways they are able to travel for free (or at least at significant discounts) by using their knowledge of credit card points and loyalty programs. Today's topic is IHG Hacks. IHG stands for Intercontinental Hotel Group and they own hotels across the planet all the way from ultra-luxury options like Six Senses to budget-friendly choices such as Holiday Inn Express. Stanford student Sherwin Lai has over nine credit cards and has planned trips all over the world for himself and his family. Sherwin has visited world-class r...2023-07-0953 min3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust2 Wives Talk - Carrie & ShaunLet us know what you think of this episode with a text!In the first of a series, 3CT introduces you to their most important police partners- their wives! This week, we meet former Chicago Police Officer and current uber-Mom, Carrie. While lampooning Shaun, the group discusses Carrie’s perspectives as a police officer, police wife and mother. Her unique situation helps to shed some light on what it’s like to be both a cop and a cop’s wife. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.3copstalk.comYoutube...2021-11-2757 min3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community TrustWhy We Became Police Officers, with Chris, Scott, and Shaun (and Guest Host, Michael O'Neal)Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!In this inaugural episode, we get to meet the guys!  Chris, Scott, and Shaun each tell their origin story, and we give an overview of what it's like to be a police officer in 2020. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.3copstalk.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4awFacebook: 3 Cops Talk | FacebookInstagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=2020-11-031h 03