Meghan Coyle

Yeah, I agree. You shouldn't go into debt for this. And for what it's worth, I don't think that this is that much of a hot take. Many etiquette experts agree that when it comes to destination weddings, or really any wedding requiring travel, your presence is the present. If you still want to give something, a card or a thoughtful gesture goes a long way.

So whether you're the one throwing the wedding or just trying to be a good friend with a manageable credit card balance, remember, travel smart, plan ahead, use your points, and don't be afraid to say no if it's not in the budget this year.

So whether you're the one throwing the wedding or just trying to be a good friend with a manageable credit card balance, remember, travel smart, plan ahead, use your points, and don't be afraid to say no if it's not in the budget this year.

So whether you're the one throwing the wedding or just trying to be a good friend with a manageable credit card balance, remember, travel smart, plan ahead, use your points, and don't be afraid to say no if it's not in the budget this year.

So for real, it's hot takeoff time now. Do you have one this week? Okay, I have a second one.

So for real, it's hot takeoff time now. Do you have one this week? Okay, I have a second one.

So for real, it's hot takeoff time now. Do you have one this week? Okay, I have a second one.

I love it. Thank you. And finally, a listener question. This one comes from someone also named Megan. Great name, Megan.

I love it. Thank you. And finally, a listener question. This one comes from someone also named Megan. Great name, Megan.

I love it. Thank you. And finally, a listener question. This one comes from someone also named Megan. Great name, Megan.

Love this question. And you're absolutely right. Sign-up bonuses are the flashy first date of points and miles. They woo you. They whisk you away on one or two dreamy trips. And then what? You're left wondering if it's all just a fling? Yeah.

Love this question. And you're absolutely right. Sign-up bonuses are the flashy first date of points and miles. They woo you. They whisk you away on one or two dreamy trips. And then what? You're left wondering if it's all just a fling? Yeah.

Love this question. And you're absolutely right. Sign-up bonuses are the flashy first date of points and miles. They woo you. They whisk you away on one or two dreamy trips. And then what? You're left wondering if it's all just a fling? Yeah.

I'm loving this like wedding love analogy.

I'm loving this like wedding love analogy.

I'm loving this like wedding love analogy.

First, you should use cards that actually reward you for your lifestyle. So if you spend a lot on groceries or gas or dining, there's a certain points card for that.

First, you should use cards that actually reward you for your lifestyle. So if you spend a lot on groceries or gas or dining, there's a certain points card for that.

First, you should use cards that actually reward you for your lifestyle. So if you spend a lot on groceries or gas or dining, there's a certain points card for that.

You know I do.