Credit Card BS Podcast

Dec 01 2024 86 ep. 29 mins 3
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A Stanford student and a UC Berkeley graduate share everything you need to know about the world of Credit Card Points and Luxury Travel. UC Berkeley graduate Shaun Lane created and taught the world's first and only univeristy level for-credit course on Credit Card Rewards. Stanford Student Sherwin Lai has amassed millions of credit card points and has taken vacations all over the world nearly for free. If you listen to this podcast, you will find yourself traveling to the world's best destinations for cheaper than you could possibly imagine.

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ANA First Class HACKS (Cheapest Way to Fly FIRST to Japan)

Dec 01 2024 17 mins  
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 y

The Apple Card: a Multibillion-Dollar Disaster

Nov 24 2024 11 mins  
It 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-93

Is the new US Bank Smartly card TRASH?

Nov 17 2024 19 mins  
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 Fa

Our 2025 Hotel and Airline Status Strategy

Nov 10 2024 19 mins  
We 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

I Used AI to Plan My Credit Card Strategy. Here's What Happened.

Nov 03 2024 35 mins  
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: h

Maui Hotel Guide

Oct 27 2024 17 mins  
Maui 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 suppor

Is The Bilt Walgreens Partnership TRASH?!

Oct 20 2024 14 mins  
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-93273192903019

NEVER Cancel a Credit Card (Product Changing Full Guide)

Oct 13 2024 23 mins  
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 Lin

Earn A TON Of Miles WITHOUT Credit Cards (Shopping Portals Explained)

Oct 06 2024 13 mins  
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 Discor

Unlimited 1/2 Price Flights (Southwest Companion Pass Explained)

Sep 29 2024 19 mins  
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://beacon