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@benyeager46399 ай бұрын
Thank you for this subject,”credit cards for traveling” . My wife and I are 67 years old and want to travel more! We are on a fixed income and I’ve used Carnival and Princess cards to help us cruise 2 different trips. We cruised to Hawaii and to the Panama Canal. Do you have any advice what would be another card we could use to travel more using rewards & points. We looking to cruise to the Caribbean in 2025? Thanks for your advice!!!
@P0w2you9 ай бұрын
I had signed up for the United explorer card I've been thinking that I'm not getting my money worth out of the cards annual fee, so yeah I'll downgrading the united card, and maybe get the Chase Sapphire. Thanks for suggestion!
@tnetroP10 ай бұрын
If you're traveling outside of the US then don't rely on American Express. It's not commonly accepted in Europe. Personally I always make sure I have at least two cards; one based on Mastercard and one based on Visa.
@LS-tj2ho9 ай бұрын
Not true. It’s used all over Europe in large cities. There may be an issue every once in a while if using in a small town or mom and pop shop.
@tnetroP9 ай бұрын
@@LS-tj2ho It's rarely taken in the UK even in large towns and shops (source: I live here).
@robertpalos5648 ай бұрын
I’ve never had a problem here, i use it everywhere I go…I live here too
@scubasteve15558 ай бұрын
I’m an American living and working in Europe and find this to be untrue. I use my Amex all the time over here.
@jazzychick351Ай бұрын
Thank you for the information but which one of these cards are good for purchasing tickets on a different site ? Example if i book directly through Delta and not on the cards travel site. I know delta has a card a well but sometimes another site will be more cost efficient
@tkmyr9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the series! I found it the easiest to understand beginner guide as I get started in this journey.
@clemShady729 ай бұрын
Considering changing up my travel plans for 2024 and this was extremely helpful!
@cometmace11 ай бұрын
Why would Allie get an AMEX? Aren't you missing out on Chase Sapphire points when it's used? In other words, how do you choose which card to use when making any specific purchase.
@chesterwillger701710 ай бұрын
What card pays the most cash back. I have a “food” card A “gas” card an “Amazon” card a “hotel” card and then an “everything else” card. Then if you link your Amex cards to Rakuten your points build faster. It can be overwhelming but once you’re hooked on cash back/points it becomes easier,
@graceramirez828210 ай бұрын
@@chesterwillger7017What is Rakuten?
@hilaryquinn86738 ай бұрын
Great video. We have a United miles card. We have been able to use a lot of miles to travel. But, I’ve been hearing cards that give cash back, might be even better? But, also, I’m wondering if we got a new chase card, would our United miles still be there for us to use? Thanks!
@amealor632 ай бұрын
Working on sabbatical planning for 2026, current plan is to visit Spain-France-Italy for 50ish days, and want to get great upgrades for airline tickets kids will be 9 and 12. Right now have a Delta card and Citi Preferred, any other suggestions?
@joshbeckett11486 ай бұрын
I’m brand new at travel rewards cards. I’m interested in that free consult because I’ve got a trip to Japan in Spring 2025 and I’m really wanting to minimize the out of pocket for those flights. How do I get that consult?
@mohnish90009 ай бұрын
I have a Chase preferred that I was planning on canceling knowing that it may hurt my score because I just opened a United Explorer card which is more useful to me, after watching the video I’ll be downgrading the card instead of canceling. Thank you for the tip. Definitely following this page for more useful tips.
@Jiggy6098 ай бұрын
canceling doesn't hurt your credit score
@scubasteve15558 ай бұрын
@@Jiggy609 Actually it can based on the age of the card it can lower your length of credit which does impact your score.
@tomtrotto692210 ай бұрын
Thanks for video. Traveling to NZ in April. We have Chase Sapphire Preferred, one card - wife is authorized user. Can we drop her from my card and she open her own and get the sign up bonus points? We don’t exceed the 5/24 rule. Thanks in advance.
@imnosheeple7 ай бұрын
Just found your channel & my husband & I would love a consultation. Will you provide the service again soon?
@caveman76086 ай бұрын
I see no one talking about the capitol one venture one card. I guess it’s not as good as it seems to me.
@SaraJahan-fy9tf5 ай бұрын
Love the flexibility of those ultimate rewards points ❤
@sabrina10079 ай бұрын
great tips, thanks Nik!
@Frenchyk9 ай бұрын
Nice video. Do you have any videos expanding on the two player mode concept?
@awaytogether9 ай бұрын
Not yet, but based on this and other comments, maybe I should make one!
@draissmarketing7 ай бұрын
Great video
@chriswilliams65686 ай бұрын
Hi, watching from Canada. I don’t understand why you would get so many credit cards except for the joining bonuses. As best to have all points in one reward pot.
@acbc35436 ай бұрын
I have 3 credit cards and I’ve never had any problems in Europe. I also carry cash in case there’s an issue at the store.
@alexwaynemiller11 ай бұрын
Love the flexibility of those ultimate rewards points!
@VernonMorrison10 ай бұрын
How long did it take you to accumulate 1.7MM Points? Months or years?
@awaytogether10 ай бұрын
Approx 10 months in 2 Player Mode w/ one or two Business Cards thrown in there. We went really fast. Maybe too fast. :)
@VernonMorrison10 ай бұрын
impressive.
@iswish_417 ай бұрын
Can these KZbinrs stop saying the phrase "travel for free". Is incredibly inaccurate and you all say it to feel better with yourselves. I'm sure over 90% of the people watching this believe you when you say it because they don't know any better but please, at least be honest about how these programs work. Also, Credit Karma doesn't give you your FICO Score, which is the score credit card issuers use. The number these is usually super off from your real FICO Score. Last, regarding the annual fees, the banks usually charge them the first month of opening the card so be ready to take that hit.
@jussarasilva71297 ай бұрын
this card match is BS but you gave good overall info Tks
@Flyin50139 ай бұрын
Can you keep doing credit card for couples videos
@awaytogether9 ай бұрын
Based on this and other comments I'm strongly considering it!
@AndreaBrodey9 ай бұрын
How many cards to you and your wife hold?
@awaytogether9 ай бұрын
It’s something like 17 now?? 😅
@tfprusd9 ай бұрын
@@awaytogetherthese videos (and your channel) are fantastic, thanks so much for putting this content out there. Super helpful. A quick follow up regarding the number of credit cards one might accumulate in the pursuit of reward travel. Does your credit score suffer if you have a bunch of cards open? Let's assume the balances on everything are paid off each month and no more than 30% of the available credit is used. Have you seen your FICO score go down as you keep adding cards? Just curious. I have about 4 cards at the moment but considering adding a few after watching this. Thanks for any tips!
@awaytogether9 ай бұрын
@@tfprusd Short term there's a hit to your credit score, but long term having more cards with a low utilization has improved my score. You've got more credit available to you and using less of it.
@tfprusd9 ай бұрын
@@awaytogether Awesome, thanks again. Keep up the good work.
@AndreaSB8299 ай бұрын
@@awaytogether 17 credit cards at the same time? Wow! We have 3 tracek credit cards. In Canada, I have found that these cards give a lot of points but they seem to tack on a lot of fees when you want to use them for flights. Due to bank accounts we hold, we don’t pay the $140 yearly fees on them which is nice. I’m debating about whether I should also get a good Amex card too.
@hithisiscameronsmom4 ай бұрын
Your stock video is distracting. Why not use actual travel footage.
@LanaKay77711 ай бұрын
Credit Karma is wrong most of the time.
@chesterwillger701710 ай бұрын
Yes. It’s a good tool for taking a quick look at things But definitely not your score. My real score is 20-30 points more than the score on credit karma .
@LanaKay77710 ай бұрын
@@chesterwillger7017 exactly
@scubasteve15558 ай бұрын
No it’s not, the scores come from the agencies.
@scubasteve15558 ай бұрын
@@chesterwillger7017 It gives you 2 of the 3 credit agencies scores. Those scores are rarely ever the same.