Sally French

That's a really important reminder that if you're swiping your way to a summer getaway, make sure you have a plan to pay it off before interest negates any rewards you could possibly earn.

That's a really important reminder that if you're swiping your way to a summer getaway, make sure you have a plan to pay it off before interest negates any rewards you could possibly earn.

That's a really important reminder that if you're swiping your way to a summer getaway, make sure you have a plan to pay it off before interest negates any rewards you could possibly earn.

Okay, another survey finding. People are getting savvier with their points and miles this year. You'll love to see it. According to Amex's 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, 50% of travelers plan to use credit card rewards for their trip. We love that. Another big trend we're seeing, stacking benefits from multiple loyalty programs to get upgrades.

Okay, another survey finding. People are getting savvier with their points and miles this year. You'll love to see it. According to Amex's 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, 50% of travelers plan to use credit card rewards for their trip. We love that. Another big trend we're seeing, stacking benefits from multiple loyalty programs to get upgrades.

Okay, another survey finding. People are getting savvier with their points and miles this year. You'll love to see it. According to Amex's 2025 Global Travel Trends Report, 50% of travelers plan to use credit card rewards for their trip. We love that. Another big trend we're seeing, stacking benefits from multiple loyalty programs to get upgrades.

We do this often. All right. Give me an example of your best stack, Sally.

We do this often. All right. Give me an example of your best stack, Sally.

We do this often. All right. Give me an example of your best stack, Sally.

And you've talked about that card before. This card has a $550 annual fee.

And you've talked about that card before. This card has a $550 annual fee.

And you've talked about that card before. This card has a $550 annual fee.

So basically for the travel expenses, you only paid for that one person round trip to Vegas. And then your fiance was able to come with you. You got the hotel night at a discount, got the lounge access. That was a pretty good stack. Yes, exactly. Totally double dipping. And sometimes you can do it with just one card.

So basically for the travel expenses, you only paid for that one person round trip to Vegas. And then your fiance was able to come with you. You got the hotel night at a discount, got the lounge access. That was a pretty good stack. Yes, exactly. Totally double dipping. And sometimes you can do it with just one card.

So basically for the travel expenses, you only paid for that one person round trip to Vegas. And then your fiance was able to come with you. You got the hotel night at a discount, got the lounge access. That was a pretty good stack. Yes, exactly. Totally double dipping. And sometimes you can do it with just one card.

The example I'm thinking of, there are these offers that show up in your credit card issuers app like Amex offers. I've definitely used those offers to get a discount on a stay at a certain hotel brand within the Hilton portfolio. And with the Amex Platinum, I have Hilton Gold status. So I also got a daily food and beverage credit.

The example I'm thinking of, there are these offers that show up in your credit card issuers app like Amex offers. I've definitely used those offers to get a discount on a stay at a certain hotel brand within the Hilton portfolio. And with the Amex Platinum, I have Hilton Gold status. So I also got a daily food and beverage credit.

The example I'm thinking of, there are these offers that show up in your credit card issuers app like Amex offers. I've definitely used those offers to get a discount on a stay at a certain hotel brand within the Hilton portfolio. And with the Amex Platinum, I have Hilton Gold status. So I also got a daily food and beverage credit.

They can be super helpful, but you have to remember to do that. There are also honestly endless combinations of stacks. Probably the most obvious ones are airline or hotel credit cards or elite status. I do want to call out, though, that you might have some other types of travel benefits, too, on those cards.

They can be super helpful, but you have to remember to do that. There are also honestly endless combinations of stacks. Probably the most obvious ones are airline or hotel credit cards or elite status. I do want to call out, though, that you might have some other types of travel benefits, too, on those cards.