Meghan Coyle

And just to give you an idea of the tiers, to get into that top tier with the 75% bonus, you need to have a minimum of $100,000 with the bank.

That's incredible to see on a no annual fee card. Bank of America has a bunch of cards that participate in this preferred rewards program, so I'd recommend checking those out.

That's incredible to see on a no annual fee card. Bank of America has a bunch of cards that participate in this preferred rewards program, so I'd recommend checking those out.

That's incredible to see on a no annual fee card. Bank of America has a bunch of cards that participate in this preferred rewards program, so I'd recommend checking those out.

So nice. It's always so stressful trying to re-up the status with airlines and hotels.

So nice. It's always so stressful trying to re-up the status with airlines and hotels.

So nice. It's always so stressful trying to re-up the status with airlines and hotels.

Let's tell people, what does cruise elite status actually get you?

Let's tell people, what does cruise elite status actually get you?

Let's tell people, what does cruise elite status actually get you?

Jeez, 130 cruises is a lot. Were there any people like that on your sailing?

Jeez, 130 cruises is a lot. Were there any people like that on your sailing?

Jeez, 130 cruises is a lot. Were there any people like that on your sailing?

Yeah, I think her advice is sound, no matter whether you're traveling solo or with a group. There are a ton of different cruise lines out there, so if you want the best experience, do your research and find one that fits the vacation vibe you're looking for.

Yeah, I think her advice is sound, no matter whether you're traveling solo or with a group. There are a ton of different cruise lines out there, so if you want the best experience, do your research and find one that fits the vacation vibe you're looking for.

Yeah, I think her advice is sound, no matter whether you're traveling solo or with a group. There are a ton of different cruise lines out there, so if you want the best experience, do your research and find one that fits the vacation vibe you're looking for.

She says, we have the Amex card to get Delta points, but we shop at Costco a lot. What would be a good card for that since they don't take Amex?

She says, we have the Amex card to get Delta points, but we shop at Costco a lot. What would be a good card for that since they don't take Amex?

She says, we have the Amex card to get Delta points, but we shop at Costco a lot. What would be a good card for that since they don't take Amex?

I'm partial to the hot dog and drink for $1.50 personally, but this is a great question. Trying to maximize your savings by buying in bulk and earning travel rewards.