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#129: Today Chris shares the latest hacks, news, stories and deals related to travel, points and miles. He also shares a few kid related tips for parents, answers questions from listeners and shares an incredible story of how episode 104 saved a listener over $15,000.

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Resources Mentioned

All the Hacks:

• Membership
• Newsletter
• Credit Card Site
• Card Optimization Spreadsheet
• Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
• Episodes
  • #104: Optimizing Your Insurance Policies
  • #124: Card Optimization, Last Minute Travel, Health Insurance Woes and AI Bedtime Stories
  • #49: Bora Bora (Almost) for Free with Miles and Points

Ways To Donate To Maui: World Central Kitchen | Maui United Way | Hawaii Community Foundation

CardPointers: 30% off the app that helps you earn more cash back, points, and miles (50% off for ATH Members)

Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs (plus $25 off $125 with Amex Deal)

Credit Card Links:

• Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
• Bilt Mastercard®
• Capital One® Spark® Cash Plus
• Chase Aeroplan® Credit Card

Rental Car Companies: Liigu | Zipcar

Things to do in Minneapolis:

• Activities: Minnesota Children's Museum | The Como Zoo and Conservatory
• Food: Moscow on the Hill

The Read & Return Books Airport Program

Southwest Airlines Same-day Standby Free for All Customers

Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards

Marriott Bonvoy Points with Uber

Traveling with Kids:

• Free Car Seat on Hertz with AAA
• RideSafer Travel Vest
• Cosco Scenera NEXT Convertible Car Seat
• Bags for Parents: Fifty Fifty Gear (10% off with allthehacks)

Free e-books: Library Extension

Read Aloud Books: Novel Effect

Apps for Pediatrician Telehealth: Summer Health | Blueberry

Amex Offers (need to be added on Amex site/app):

• Get 20% Back on Google One
• Statement Credits From Retailers in the UK, Italy and France
• Home & Villas by Marriott
• Hilton Brand Hotels in Canada
• Wyndham
• Hyatt Centric

Full Show Notes

(02:10) Listener Wins

(05:55) Chris & Amy's Trips to Bora Bora

(09:40) Ways to Donate to Maui

(10:09) Booking a Last Minute Trip To Bora Bora on Points

(14:47) Hotel Service Experiences

(18:08) Hang Up, Call Again

(23:18) Rental Car Hacks: U.S & International

(25:22) Things to Do in Minneapolis

(26:47) The Read & Return Books Airport Program

(27:33) Travel News & Deals

(28:35) Traveling With Kids

(31:06) Book Reading For Kids: Library Extension & Novel Effect

(32:31) Pediatrician Telehealth Apps

(34:15) Credit Card Competition Act

(38:32) Switching From Capital One Credit Card to Charge Card

(40:36) Sales Tax on Amex Points Transfer to United or Delta

(41:27) Transfer Bonuses for Amex/Chase

(42:44) Bilt Mastercard® Rewards

(46:13) Air Canada Aeroplan Credit Card

(46:59) Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card

(49:17) CardPointers App for Managing Credit Cards

(51:16) American Express Offers

(52:30) Hotel Offers

(53:07) All the Hacks Newsletter Update

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